We all know that water is essential for life. But have you ever stopped to think about why it's so crucial and how it truly benefits us? Keep reading to discover the amazing significance of water. When you hear "nutrition," you probably think ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
This year's National Nutrition Month® theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Spring signals a time for shedding layers, embracing vibrant fashion trends, and engaging in the annual ritual of spring cleaning. This isn't just about reorganizing your closet; it's also an opportunity to shed any unhealthy winter habits you ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Hello, summer! What better way to dive into August than to talk about one of the most well-known summertime fruits – watermelon! Did you know that here in Florida, we are the top producer of watermelon in the U.S.?! Summertime is the prime ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Florida's scorching summer temperatures can be relentless! The heat can take a lot out of us – especially water. It leaves us searching for ways to cool down and stay hydrated. While drinking plenty of water is essential, did you know ... READ MORE
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Our last "Age Friendly" series post looked at sodium and how much is too much in our daily lives. That also includes making sure you get enough water, which we'll talk about in this post. You probably know that if you don't drink enough fluid, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
July and August are undoubtedly the hottest months here in Florida. One step outside and you’re already drenched in sweat, wishing you were back inside with some air conditioning. Staying hydrated is key to help prevent dehydration during ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
This is the 5th blog in this series. So far, we have covered knowing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, sources of water, tips to drink more water, and ideas to beat the heat and stay safe. Next, I am going to cover some tips ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,This is the 4th blog in this series. Keeping cool is part of good health. We have seen dangerous rising temperatures here and in other countries, triggering conditions and outcomes we have not seen before. It is very important to consider ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,This is the 3rd blog in this series. Over the past 20 years, I have heard many program participants and clientele state that they don’t like to drink water, or they never drink water. This attitude always surprises me because water is so ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life