Many people underestimate the power of small shifts in their daily diet and lifestyle habits. These changes can create meaningful improvements in your health in terms of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, reducing risk for chronic disease, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer conditions in the United States, yet it remains one of the most preventable. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, many cases can be avoided with early detection and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Is it possible to cook healthy, delicious food and save money on your grocery bill? Absolutely! Save Money When You Buy Local Produce Look no further than your local farmers market to save on fresh, local produce! Buying local fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Holidays can be a wonderful time, but they often bring stress with busy schedules, expectations, and planning. Here are some tips for a stress-free holiday: Plan Ahead Set a Budget: Decide how much you can spend on gifts, ... READ MORE
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We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age. Let's wrap up with an ... READ MORE
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We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy. Shifting behavior toward eating healthier is not always easy. Change ... READ MORE
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In our last post in this "Age Friendly" series, we talked about not feeling thirsty and yet needing to drink. We've also talked previously about the food groups, snacking, and even beverage choices. This post, we'll look at the importance ... 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
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Last time, in our "Age Friendly" series, we talked about how the roadblocks that can prevent us from making healthier choices in our daily life. One healthy choice we can make: limit our sodium intake. Just like calcium, sodium is an important ... READ MORE
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Back again, with more in our "Age Friendly" series. Last time, we poked around the "other" food group and beverages in our daily diet. This time, we're going to discuss snacking. Many (most?) of us enjoy snacking throughout the day. And, ... READ MORE
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