The Best Way To Lose Weight & Keep It Off
We all wish there was some magic potion to lose weight and keep it off, but the only way to lose weight the healthy way, is to eat less and move more. It’s no secret: People who lose… Read More
Tag: Nutrition
Back to School: Lunches Evolve With Variety
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mom’s school cafeteria may have offered a lunch of a hamburger, fruit, chips and milk. Your child’s dish is trendier and might include international flavors and a salad bar. As children return to school in… Read More
Selecting Foods to Store for a Hurricane
Selecting the best foods to store for a hurricane As we enter the month of July, we are now well into hurricane season. While most of us are already aware of the proactive steps to take when preparing for… Read More
Sharing Wisdom: Matters of Health and Wealth
A six-session educational series. Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. October 4, 11, 25, November 1, 8, December 6. The Windsor of Ocala Assisted Living & Memory Care 2650 SE 18th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 Topics: Who Gets Grandma’s… Read More
Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?
Do you use coconut oil, coconut flour, or shredded coconut in the dishes you prepare at home? Is the consumption of coconut healthy as long as it is in moderation? There are many claims on social media and… Read More
Reading Hay Analysis Results
Introduction Feeding hay to livestock, including small ruminants and horses, is a common management practice in northeast Florida. Hay production is a large part of the agriculture economy and winters are cold enough to stop the growth of… Read More
People Slimming for Summer Should Carefully Consider Their Salads
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People trying to get in beach body shape for the summer often head for the salad bar at restaurants. But many of those salads contain more calories, sodium and fat than consumers may want, says… Read More
‘Got Milk?’: UF Experts Provide Facts, Tips for National Dairy Month
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Milk Does a Body Good” is not just an advertising slogan. It’s a way to get people to drink the dairy product, because it offers so many nutrients, says a University of Florida expert. But… Read More
Refreshing Tastes of Summertime
Tomatoes and Watermelon It is summer, and we are surrounded be the refreshing flavors of foods such as tomatoes and watermelon. These foods not only taste great but have a barrage of health benefits as well! Did you… Read More
Hurricane Preparedness: Food Supply
Preparing Your Food Supply Before the Storm Hurricane season is upon us. If you haven’t already started (or finished) your hurricane preparations, now is the time. When a disaster strikes, we often respond in a panic because we… Read More