It’s Prime Time for Watermelon!

Calling all watermelon connoisseurs! This is your happy time to enjoy some of the best watermelon around. Florida grown watermelon is at its peak from April through July. How lucky we are to be one… Read More
by Nancy Gal
Posted: June 15, 2019
Calling all watermelon connoisseurs! This is your happy time to enjoy some of the best watermelon around. Florida grown watermelon is at its peak from April through July. How lucky we are to be one… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: antioxidant, Florida grown watermelon, Gal, health, lycopene, melon salsa, Nancy Gal, nutrition, potassium, salsa, summer fruit, watermelon
by Nancy Gal
Posted: 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
by Nancy Gal
Posted: 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
by maxine32666
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn
Tags: application, autumn, fall, fertilization, garden, lawn, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, seasons, spring
by Nancy Gal
Posted: November 15, 2018
While people are exploring ways to eat more greens, many are overlooking the beet; the root vegetable attached to the leaves. Beets are a great way to expand your vegetable choices and get the bonus… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: beet greens, Beets, folate, food fiber, potassium, vegetable
by Nancy Gal
Posted: 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 for good… Read More
by Nancy Gal
Posted: September 1, 2018
Cauliflower is not new on the produce scene, yet it still has not made the top of the list for favorite vegetables. This is a shame considering it is an excellent source of vitamin C… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: cauliflower, curds, folate, health, phytochemicals, potassium, salad, vegetables, vitamin C, Waldorf salad
by Nancy Gal
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: cancer, fiber, folate, fruits, healthy meals, heart disease, high blood pressure, potassium, stroke, type 2 diabetes, vegetables, vitamin A, vitamin C
by Nancy Gal
Posted: May 3, 2018
What makes a salad healthy? Of course, it’s the healthful ingredients from the lettuce to the dressing and everything in between. While there is no “one recipe” for salad, it typically features basic ingredients such… Read More
by Nancy Gal
Posted: October 6, 2017
Mention fruit for dessert and you typically think of something sweet to end a savory meal. From apples to watermelon and most everything in between, but there are exceptions, and avocado is one of them…. Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: avocado, dessert, fiber, fruit, Gal, health, healthy, Nancy Gal, nutrition, potassium, recipes, tropical fruit
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