Reading time: Approximately 5 minutes Do you know how to interpret food labels? Imagine you are grocery shopping and whether you stop by at the yogurt section, or the oatmeal section, there are so many options there, which ones to choose based ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionSaturated Fats, Trans Fats and your Heart Reading time: ~ 5 minutes What are saturated fats? Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are primarily found in larger quantities in animal foods and some plant foods like coconut ... READ MORE
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Did you know that more than 90% of American farms are considered small farms? This means that a very large percentage of farms in the US make less than $250,000, and most are family owned (Small and Family Farms, n.d.). Florida itself has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesTiempo de lectura: ~ 6 minutos Perdí a mi abuelo paterno por una enfermedad cardíaca cuando sufrió un ataque cardíaco repentino. Su muerte fue devastadora para mi papá y toda la familia. Sin embargo, podemos evitar historias familiares ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionReading time: ~ 3 minutes Print or download this checklist and offer your family and guests a heart-healthy Thanksgiving meal with less sugar, salt, and fat. Give thanks to your heart! Happy Thanksgiving! Rebecca Takeaway: ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionReading time: ~ 3 minutes In this post you will become familiar with the principal foods rich in good fats, and I'll share some recipes. In my previous post, I shared that the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. is ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionReading time: Approximately 6 minutes This is the first of a four-part series on the leading cause of death in both USA and Marion County, FL. I’ll start by posing some questions. Q: What is the # 1 cause of premature death ... READ MORE
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September is Suicide prevention month bringing awareness to the issue might save a life. We have all met with challenges over our lifetime. Previously, I was in the public school system and sadly there are many children that suffer from depression, ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
As a part of Farm City Week Marion County Extension honors individuals from our Community for their contributions to Agriculture. Since its inception in 2003 Marion County has recognized thirty-four men and women for their place in Marion County’s ... READ MORE
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