UF/IFAS
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Tag: potassium

Candy That’s Good For You


May 14, 2019

Berries are like nature’s candy: sweet and delicious. However, unlike regular candy, they are a powerhouse of nutrients for good health. Berries are low in calories and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and water with ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Berries, Blackberry, Blueberry, Calcium, Calories, Candy, Cranberry, Diet, Fruit, Gal, Health, Nancy Gal, Nature's Candy, Nutrition, Potassium, Protein, Raspberry, Recipe, Strawberry

Avocado ~ It’s More Than Guacamole


April 5, 2019

Have you tried an avocado lately? Avocado is a green-skinned, fleshy fruit that adorns your grocers’ shelves. There are many varieties. They can be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical and ripen only after they’re harvested. They ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avocado, FDA Fresh From Florida, Fiber, Gal, Low Calorie, Nancy Gal, Potassium, Protein, Recipes, Ripening, Tropical Fruit, Unsaturated Fats

It’s Time to Fertilize


March 25, 2019

I have lived in Florida my whole life but never had time to care for my lawn. Lawn maintenance was very easy - I wrote a check every month for service. I have lived in other areas of the US with more concrete than lawn, short growing seasons, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn
Tags: Application, Autumn, Fall, Fertilization, Garden, Lawn, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Seasons, Spring

Keep Your Eye on Potatoes


September 15, 2018

Potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables. Whether baked, boiled, microwaved, steamed or fried, they are a favorite complement to most any meal. They are delicious and nutrient-dense, containing essential nutrients important ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Anthocyanins, Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Colorful Mashed Potato Recipe, Dietary Fiber, Good Health, Green Potatoes, Nutrients, Potassium, Potato, Vegetable, Vitamin C

They Are Healthy For a Reason


August 15, 2018

It’s no secret, fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits. Research has shown that people who consume a diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy meal plan are likely to have reduced risk of high blood ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avocados, Cancer, Fiber, Folate, Fruits, Healthy Meals, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Potassium, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Vegetables, Vitamin A, Vitamin C