Category: Health & Nutrition

Carrots: Beta-Carotene and Cancer Prevention

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October 27, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Carrots are a familiar favorite in the kitchen, and they offer powerful health benefits beyond their ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Antioxidants, Beta-carotene, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Carrots, Florida Produce, Nutrition

Onions and Garlic: Flavorful Allies for Cancer Prevention

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October 20, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Onions and garlic are more than flavorful additions to your favorite recipes. These vegetables belong ... READ MORE

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Tags: Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Cooking, Garlic, Healthy, Onion, Vegetables

Broccoli: A Powerful Vegetable for Cancer Prevention

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October 6, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Broccoli is more than a side dish — it is a nutrition powerhouse linked to many health benefits, including ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Broccoli, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Cruciferous, Fiber, Healthy Eating, Nutrition

Tomatoes: A Rich Source of Lycopene for Cancer Prevention

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September 29, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world, and they offer more than just flavor for ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Antioxidants, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Florida Produce, Lycopene, Nutrition, Tomatoes

Blueberries: A “Berry” Good Choice for Cancer Prevention

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September 22, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Blueberries are more than just a sweet snack! They are rich in nutrients that support good health. These ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Blueberries, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Fiber, Florida Produce, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
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Grow with Your Garden: How to Start a Garden Journal


January 23, 2025

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Creativity, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Health, Insects, Journal, Kaleenadavis, Nature, Pollinators, Urban Wildlife, Vegetable Garden, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Youth

Fall Vegetable Gardening – What to Plant When in Central Florida


November 2, 2024

The weather has finally cooled enough to start the fall vegetable garden. Here are our UF/IFAS recommendations of what to plant when. Getting Ready Starting in September, start preparing your vegetable garden by removing weeds and amending ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Central Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Green Beans, Tsilvasy, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Video, Videos, Youtube

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