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Spice It Up: Embrace the Health Benefits of Seasonal Flavors This November!


November 18, 2024

As November rolls in, the days grow shorter, inviting us to cozy up with warm flavors and comforting aromas. This month let’s celebrate the richness of seasonal spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves – not just for their great taste, but ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Health, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wellness
A picture of multiple fast foods such as, hamburgers, pizza, french fries, ketchup, chicken nuggets, etc.

National Fast-Food Day: Navigating the Risks of Processed Foods


November 13, 2024

National Fast-Food Day, observed on November 16th, is a fun way to enjoy the convenience and indulgence that fast food offers. However, it's also a perfect time to reflect on the concerns surrounding highly processed foods, particularly their ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fast Food, Food, Food Choices, Health Risks, Nutrition, Portion Size, Processed Food

Juiced Up or Watered Down? The Bittersweet Reality of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages


November 11, 2024

Join us for our latest edition of Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Our guest is Rachel Stennett, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: #SSB, Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Rachel Stennett, Sugar Sweetened Beverages, Water

Navigating Life with POTS: A Journey of Discovery and Nutrition


November 4, 2024

Welcome to another edition of Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Our guest is Courtney Piltaver, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Courtney Piltaver, Dietetics, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Pots
Girl holding two eggs in front of her eyes.

Autism and Food Aversions: What to Consider as a Parent or Caretaker


October 21, 2024

Welcome to Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Rafaella Galvez, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department at ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dietetics, Food Aversions, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Rafaella Galvez
Terraced fields with a map of the Americas overlaid, showing line drawings of vegetables.

Strengthening School Nutrition Through Sustainable Food Systems in the Andes


October 14, 2024

This is a special edition by GFSI faculty and guest author: Dr. Jeanette Andrade, Assistant Professor and MS/DI Director, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. IGNITE Project: Improving Food Systems for School Nutrition in the Andean ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Agriculture, Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, GFSI, Global Food Systems Institute, Global Research, Nutrition, Pro, South America, STRIKE Force, UF IFAS International Awards
An assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Photo taken 03/18/16.

The Truth About Diets: How to Achieve Sustainable Results


September 30, 2024

Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Taby Acosta, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Fad Diet, Fad Diets, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Hot Topics In Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Taby Acosta

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