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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We are fortunate to have choices in most things, especially our food supply. These choices can become complicated if you are not aware of labeling implications and various marketing strategies. When it comes to beef products your choices are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Depression is common in older adults. Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment. Even though older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression, it is not ... READ MORE
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It’s a Family Thing Communicate with children about money matters. From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life