UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
With the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of our daily lives, we have heard over and over the importance of proper handwashing, social distancing and sanitizing. When I went to the store, I found the cleaning isles and… Read More
Amid all the steps many people take when it comes to preventing illness, they often overlook one simple but highly effective action. Handwashing. Proper handwashing is a basic technique that has been proven to help prevent the spread… Read More
In 2011, Florida passed the Cottage Food Law, allowing people to prepare certain types of foods in their unlicensed home kitchens for sale to the public. But, how do YOU get started? Join us Feb. 11 or Feb…. Read More
We know that paying attention to the dates on food items is important, and that manufactures provide these dates to tell consumers about quality and, in some cases, food safety. In this last Food Label Dates post, we… Read More
In our previous Food Label Dates posts, we talked about some terminology used on the food packaging. But what about eggs? Besides all the different sizes and varieties of eggs, how long do eggs keep their peak freshness?… Read More
In the last Food Label Dates post, we discussed why it’s important to pay attention to food product dating. It helps us know if the item is still of good quality, and lets us know if the food… Read More
We’ve started 2020. When you roll over the calendar, it’s a good reminder to roll through your food pantry. Have you looked at your pantry lately? Does it contain cans from 2010? Did you know you had a… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we wrap up what we’ve covered in previous posts and hit some other key notes.. We… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we take a look at flexibility. You should include flexibility exercises in your daily routine. Staying… Read More
In our “Let’s Keep Moving!” series, we’re looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we’re discussing the importance of balance. A chief, albeit obvious, benefit of good balance comes in… Read More
