Tag: Nutrition

Small Moves, Big Benefits: The Power of Short Bursts of Activity

by Leigh Grubbs
June 11, 2026

Many people believe that improving their health requires spending hours at the gym or completing long, intense workouts. While structured exercise certainly has benefits, research continues to show that small bursts of movement throughout the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Exercise, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Stay Hydrated This Summer: Why Water Matters More Than Ever

by Lori Wiggins
June 5, 2026

As temperatures rise during the summer months, staying hydrated becomes one of the most important things we can do to protect our health. Whether you're working outdoors, enjoying recreational activities, gardening, attending community events, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Hydration, Nutrition, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

What’s on the Menu? A Fresh Look at the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 3, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the USDA and HHS, are the nation’s science-based recommendations for healthy eating. At their core, the message stays consistent: build your diet around whole, nutrient-dense foods and limit ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Balanced Nutrition, Choose More Whole Foods, Chronic Disease Prevention, DGA, Eat Real Food, Food Is Medicine, Health, Healthy Diet, Limit Added Sugar, Limit Sugar, Limit Ultra Processed Foods, Nutrition, Obesity, Overall Eating Pattern, Recommendations For Healthy Eating, Sodium And Excess Fat Intake, US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030, US Dietary Guidelines For Americans, What Is New About The Dietary Guidelines?

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month This June

by Lori Wiggins
June 3, 2026

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, the perfect time for families to enjoy the flavors, colors, and health benefits of nature’s bounty. With summer gardens beginning to produce and farmer markets filling with fresh local produce, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

How healthy habits promote stronger brains: UF/IFAS expert focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention

by Lourdes Mederos
June 2, 2026

An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, highlighting the importance of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month this June, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of brain health ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alzheimer, Blood Pressure, Brain, Brain Health, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Health, DASH, Dementia, Diabetes, Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension, Español, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food Is Medicine, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Mediterranean Diet, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention For Neurodegenerative Delay, Miami-Dade Extension, Mind, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Risk

Seven Simple Steps to a Healthier You

by Amber Daniels
May 29, 2026

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
Tags: Aging Healthy, Eating Locally Grown, Food Is Medicine, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

Summer is here! Beat The Heat and Stay Healthy

by Angelika Keene
May 29, 2026

When summer hits, life seems to speed up for many individuals. School ends, celebrations pile up, travel increases, and in Florida, the weather adds an extra layer of stress. These social and environmental shifts can trigger a dip in mood and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition

Is okra rising from a kitchen, home garden staple to a ‘Food is Medicine’ star in Florida agriculture?

by Lourdes Mederos
May 26, 2026

What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Antioxidants, Ask IFAS, Crop, Dakshina Seal, Digestion, Easy-to-grow, Español, Farmers, Florida, Food Is Medicine, Gardens, Health, Health Benefits, Healthy, Heart Health, Homestead, IFAS, Invasive Pests, Kitchen, Monalisa Seaton, Nutrition, Okra, Ornamental Plants, Peyton Ecklund, Plant-based Foods, Seed-borne Diseases, Seeds, South Florida, Staple, Tropical Research And Education Center, Two-spotted Leafhopper, UF/IFAS Research, Vitamins, Xiaoying Li

Is okra rising from a kitchen, home garden staple to a ‘Food is Medicine’ star in Florida agriculture?

by Lourdes Mederos
May 26, 2026

FYCS at the 20th F3S Annual Conference of the Social Sciences

by Jessica Alday
May 19, 2026

On April 18th, 2026, the Florida Society of the Social Sciences (F3S) hosted their 20th Annual Conference of the Social Sciences (CSS). F3S invites researchers in the social sciences to share and discuss their research with other social ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, FYCS, Graduate Students, Nutrition, Prevention Science, UF/IFAS Research, Youth Development And Family Sciences

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