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, almost… Read More
As managers and stewards of the state’s urban forests we often not acknowledging the important social values. We have a responsibility to not only provide technical assistance in the conservation and restoration of the urban forest, but to… Read More
Is Fresh Produce Best? When we decide to start eating a healthy diet, often we start by stocking up on lots of fresh produce. While this is a great way to kick off healthy habits, sometimes we make these… Read More
Selecting the best foods to store for a hurricane As we enter the month of July, we are now well into hurricane season. While most of us are already aware of the proactive steps to take when preparing for… Read More
Food safety is a top area of concern during the summer. The summer months are a time when we like to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Many foodborne illness-causing bacteria love the warm weather too. While we spend our… Read More
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Date labels are common on many types of food packages. But what do they mean? Is it safe for you to use after… Read More
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state… Read More
Every year, the first full week in August marks National Farmer’s Market week. What a great time to check out the markets we have available here in Tampa Bay. Farmer’s markets are a great place to access affordable… Read More
Summer and grilling are often synonymous. Typically, the foods we choose to grill are less than nutritious but it doesn’t have to be that way. The grill can be a great way to infuse a ton of flavor… Read More
With summer upon us here in Florida, it’s even more important to consider our fluid intake. Our body is made up of around 2/3 water! Because of that, water is important for so many reasons, including: helping our… Read More
