GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Recent research on children’s snacking shows some stark statistics. All the more reason, says a University of Florida registered dietitian, to eat fruits and veggies rather than potato chips when it’s snack… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For most her life, Crystal didn’t spend much time in the produce section at the grocery store. “I thought fresh fruits and vegetables were too expensive, so I didn’t usually buy them,”… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – Angie Dixon, 38, was working long hours as a project manager, but would spend weekends trolling plant shows and local community gardens. Though she loved everything about plants, she knew nothing about… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s the holiday season, a time of year when most of us tend to overeat. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension faculty member says we don’t have… Read More
SANFORD, Fla. – The holidays are the time of year for giving, especially for those who want to get the tax benefits of donating to your favorite charity. But a University of Florida Institute of… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Is the holiday season already putting you on edge? That extra stress can make the best of us less civil than usual, says a University of Florida relationships expert. “If you’re already… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After Hurricane Michael left a path of destruction in the Florida Panhandle, members of University of Florida’s youth development program, Florida 4-H, jumped into action doing what it does best: serving the… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – You’re headed to the home of family or friends for a great holiday dinner, and wonder what you should take for the host. Forget the traditional chocolates and wine, because plants make… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – As families gather for Thanksgiving, hosts and hostesses want to make sure no one walks away with food poisoning. A University of Florida registered dietitian with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County offers tips… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida (UF) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) have been selected as this year’s recipients of CLIC funds and… Read More
