The ability to make quick, simple, nutritious meals from your pantry is something that can easily be mastered and only requires a dash of creativity! This becomes easy to do once your pantry has been stocked with the… Read More
Happy National Nutrition Month, everybody! National Nutrition Month is celebrated nationally every March, with a theme set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” encourages us to take small, actionable… Read More
Eating healthy starts with buying healthy foods. When buying your groceries, you can use the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to help find the best food choice. As you may have noticed, the Nutrition Facts label looks… Read More
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children. According to the American Academy for Pediatrics, almost one third of school-age children and adolescents in this country are overweight or… Read More
Preparing healthful meals on a regular basis can seem daunting to some people. However, this does not have to be the case! It is easy to prepare meals that include a variety of good foods that taste great and… Read More
Getting geared up for exercise takes brain and muscle power. The food you eat helps fuel your body for that brisk walk, play date with the kids or grandchildren or Zumba class with friends. Your food choices will… Read More
Learn about BMPs for citrus nutrition and irrigation, including the latest nutrition research results. Drs. Tripti Vashisth and Davie Kadyampakeni from the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center will provide the latest in nutrition and irrigation research used… Read More
Screens are everywhere and most daily activities involve using a screen of one type or another. To that end, children are no exception. Many children use screens in school, on the way to school, after school and on… Read More
Strong Bodies is a 12 week weight training program designed specifically to improve the health of residents by preventing or reducing their risk of chronic diseases like osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Strong Bodies has been proven to help individuals improve arthritis symptoms, sleep… Read More
