Holiday season is approaching, as well as typical New Year’s resolutions for losing weight and improving health. Many of us will gather with family and friends and be surrounded by a lot of food. Instead of waiting for the new year to start ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Food is the third highest expenditure for the typical U.S. household, representing 11% of total household expenditures, and followed by housing (34.9%) and transportation (16%) (USDA, 2020). Food cost inflation has increased 3% each year over ... READ MORE
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August is Clear the Animal Shelter Month What better time than during the Clear an Animal Shelter Adoption Campaign to adopt a pet? What might be some of the benefits to pet owners? A recent article from the University of Florida News showed ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
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
Category: Health & Nutrition