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Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

by Brad Buck
June 20, 2024

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows. But it’s too soon to know if ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ali Sarkhosh, Anthocyanins, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Blood Orange, Citrus, Cool, Fariborz Habibi, Flavonoids, Mediterranean Climate, North Florida Research And Education Center, Oranges, Vitamin C

Enjoy Seasonal Strawberries

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 27, 2023

National Strawberry Month is celebrated during the month of May. It’s a good time to think about eating, growing, picking, serving and storing delicious and sweet strawberries. Strawberries are grown year round and Florida grows a lot of berries. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
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Get Health Benefits this Summer! Focus on Fruits and Vegetables 

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 1, 2022

Want to get healthier this summer? As part of an overall healthy diet, eating fruits and vegetables, that are lower in calories, instead of some other higher-calorie food, may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake and lower body weight. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 5 Food Groups, Broward County, Container Gardening, Diet, Fiber, Fruit, Fruits And Vegetables, Fruits And Vegetables Contain Water, Gardening A Great Outdoor Activity, Gardening Considerations, Health Benefits, Herbs, How Many Fruits And Vegetables Should I Eat Each Day?, MyPlate, Nutritional Intake, Overall Healthy Diet, Potassium, Reap The Benefits Of Healthy Eating, Stay Hydrated, Summer Health Benefits, Think Wise, Vegetable, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Watch Portion Size

Orange Juice is One Good Source of Vitamin C

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 4, 2022

Did you know, May 4th is National Orange Juice Day? Consider starting your day off with a glass of tasty orange juice or a fresh, sweet orange added to a healthy breakfast. Pack a delicious orange in your lunch.  Bring a bag or bowl of flavorful ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #AllinforCitrus, #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #NOJD2022, 5 A Day, A Healthy Diet, Broward County, Calcium, Delicious, Delicious Fruits And Vegetables, Eating For Good Health, Enjoy Florida Orange Juice, Florida, Fortified, Healthy Breakfast, Hydration, Immunity And Vitamin, Immunity And Vitamin C, National Orange Juice Day, Orange Juice, Orange Segments, Orange Slices, Oranges, Pandemic And Flu Season, Pith, Recipes Using Oranges As An Ingredient, Vitamin C, Vitamin D

Star Fruit-A Source of Vitamin C

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
January 21, 2020

Carambola is a south Florida tropical that is also called star fruit from its unique shape when sliced. This fruit has a sweet, sour, tart flavor and is very refreshing to eat by itself. It tastes great in a salad and makes a beautiful garnish ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Carambola, Dehydration, Diabetes, Kidney Injury, South Florida Tropicals, Star Fruit, Star Fruit Consumption, Star Fruit Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe, Vitamin C

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