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Discover how escarole and endive can elevate a holiday feast


May 15, 2026

As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights about two nutritious leafy vegetables set ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Appetizers, Ask IFAS, Endive, Escarole, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Food, German Sandoya, Holidays, Leafy Vegetables, Lettuce Breeding Program, Nutrition, Palm Beach County, Tapas, Thanksgiving, UF/IFAS EREC, Vitamins
images of chocolate chip muffins on the left and vanilla muffins with frosting on the right

National Muffin Day (February 20th)– Let’s Make Them Healthier


May 12, 2026

The earliest muffins date back to English muffins, which originated in Wales. While English muffins have their fans, the American-style muffin is often sweeter and more indulgent. In fact, American muffins closely resemble cupcakes without frosting. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Bananas, Energy, Fiber, Fruits, Grilled Muffin, Minerals, Muffin, Nuts, Vegetables, Vitamins, Whole Grains

Support Your Immune System with Vitamins and Minerals


September 23, 2025

Don’t just take your vitamins, eat your vitamins! When deciding what to eat or drink, choose foods and beverages that are full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.  Vitamins and minerals are natural components of a ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Covid-19, Disease, Family Safety, Food, Hamilton County, Minerals, My Plate, Nutrition, Special Topics, Vitamins, Wellness

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