Category: Health & Nutrition

Pools and Hurricanes

by Yvonne Florian
May 14, 2024

How do I prepare my Florida pool for an oncoming hurricane? In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips for ... READ MORE

New Year’s Resolution: Eating Healthier and Staying Fit

by Olivia Zugay
December 20, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay As New Year's Eve approaches, let's discuss one of the most frequently made resolutions and ways to stay motivated in achieving it. According to various sources, the most popular New ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Eating Healthy, Exercising, Getting Fit, Healthy Fats, New Years Resolutions, Nutrition Label, Setting Goals, Staying Fit, Whole Grains

November is National Diabetes Month

by Olivia Zugay
November 29, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than 37 million Americans. Diabetes is categorized into two main types: type 1 and type 2. More than 90-95% of people with diabetes have ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life

The Effects of Food Insecurity

by Olivia Zugay
September 29, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Human Rights Month: Food Insecurity With the rise in prices and the impact of COVID-19 over the past few years, access to food has become harder for many around the world. This December ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Donate Peanut Butter, Food Drive, Food Insecurity, Food Pantry, Healthy Eating, Peanut Butter Challenge, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Volunteering

August: Kids Eat Right Month!

by Kaitlyn McCarty
August 10, 2023

Written by Hailey Peirce and edited by Kaitlyn McCarty When considering the month of August, we often think of warm weather and kids returning to school. But did you know that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also designates ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: 4-H, Healthy Eating, Indian River 4-H, Indian River County

It’s National Avocado Day!

by Olivia Zugay
July 12, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Did you know July 31st is National Avocado Day? In honor of this delicious fruit, let's learn what makes them special. While you're at it, make yourself some guacamole or avocado toast ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Florida Avocados, Fruits, Healthy Eating

National Candy Month

by Yvonne Florian
June 7, 2023

By Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Yvonne Florian With June being National Candy Month, let’s celebrate by learning how some candies are made and their nutrition facts. We will also talk about the history of candy making, and how to ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Apple-cranberry Gummy Candy Recipe, Candied Citrus Peel Recipe, Candy, Candy Making, Empty Calories, Sugar History

Demystifying Food Labels

by Andrea Lazzari
April 5, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano Edited by Andrea Lazzari & Kaitlyn McCarty Have you ever found yourself shopping at the grocery store, only to find out you have no idea what labels on food products, especially animal products, truly mean? ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Food Labels

March is National Nutrition Month

by Yvonne Florian
March 10, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Yvonne Florian March is officially National Nutrition Month! What is nutrition and why is it so important? According to the encyclopedia Britannica, “nutrition is the assimilation by living organisms ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Healthy Eating, Malnutrition, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Over Nutrition

2021 Indian River County Peanut Butter Challenge: What a Success!

by Olivia Zugay
September 14, 2022

The 2021 Peanut Butter Challenge was a tight race to the finish line as our 4-H clubs competed to bring in the most pounds. It was most certainly a race, but not a challenge this year, for the University of Florida Institute for Food ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Peanut Association, Florida Peanut Growers, Food Drive, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, The Florida Peanut Producers Association, Treasure Coast Food Bank, UF/IFAS Extension In The Community

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