Healthy Family Meals, $15 or less
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… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition
Dairy or No Dairy
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… Read More
Popular Pantry Staple – PASTA
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… Read More
The FOOd Fighters New Single/ La Misma Canción
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… Read More
Valentine’s Day Chocolate, A Gift of Love or a Gift of Health?
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 spent $1.8… Read More
Nutty Goodness
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… Read More
National Eat Better, Eat Together Month
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… Read More
May 20: UF IFAS Extension FCS Nutrition & Finance Hump Day Kahoot Challenge
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… Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
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… Read More
Does the Thought of Eating Produce Make you Sick?
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… Read More