Can you make a family meal for $15? I put it to the test and found out that you can definitely make family meals for $15! And I am not talking only about spaghetti or casseroles, even though those are excellent choices. But you can also make ... READ MORE
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Dairy or No Dairy? According to Myplate.gov, the nutrition guidelines published by the USDA dairy is an essential part of a healthy diet. Dairy products provide us with nutrients like; calcium, potassium, vitamin D, amino acids, B12, zinc, ... READ MORE
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There are many popular pantry staples. What you have in your pantry is very personalized because everyone has different tastes. But one thing that most people seem to have is pasta. It is versatile and easy to use. There are many types of ... READ MORE
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After watching a video about putting “magic” on food so a dad could get his daughter to eat, I started thinking about the millions of tricks parents come up with to get their children to eat. According to the National Institutes of Health ... READ MORE
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Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love and one of the most popular holidays to give and receive chocolate. Chocolate is the most sought out candy for this holiday. According to “Fortunly.com/statics/valentines-day-spending,” American’s ... READ MORE
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Peanut butter is so popular in the United States that we spent 2.3 billion dollars on it in 2019 (www.statista.com). Is Peanut Butter Really Healthy For Us? If you were to look at the nutrition fact label, you would see that creamy peanut ... READ MORE
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Research shows that children who eat with their families are healthier in every way. They are less likely to have problems with drugs and alcohol and more likely to make better food choices to keep them healthier now and into adulthood. They ... READ MORE
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Hillsborough County Extension is hosting the following event. UF IFAS FCS Nutrition & Finance Hump Day Kahoot Challenge When: May 20, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT Join us LIVE for a nutrition and personal finance-fun facts competition ... READ MORE
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Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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If the thought of eating fruits and vegetables gives you a sour face, you are in the majority. According to a recent poll by the CDC, 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended servings from fruits and vegetables in their diets. Coincidentally, ... READ MORE
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