It’s easy in our busy society to eat mindlessly. We all do it: eating while watching TV, scrolling through our phones, working at our desks, and so on. In other words, mindless eating is when we’re eating while distracted and usually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The featured Gulf catch and cook species for August 2025 is the Mangrove Snapper! Mangrove Snapper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Mangrove Snapper can be caught in the Gulf year-round in both nearshore and offshore waters! Mangrove ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
The Link Between Probiotics and Heart Health: A Growing Connection, by Extension Intern Mami Okada Probiotics are widely recognized for their ability to support digestive health, but emerging research suggests that they may offer additional ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for January 2025 is the Red Grouper! Red Grouper are exciting to catch and delicious to eat! January serves as the perfect time to target Red Grouper with cold water bringing the fish into shallower ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Breakfast is free in Pasco County schools this school year. It’s important to encourage your child to have breakfast, whether it’s at home or at school. Here are a few things to know about this important meal: You don’t have to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? And rightfully so; summertime and ice cream go hand in hand. You may have heard that ice cream is a way to get calcium in your diet, but it’s also a way to get excess calories, fat, and added ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing marjoram right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow marjoram at home. We’ll highlight growing conditions, pest and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The FDA is looking to update some aspects of food packaging. They include: What it defines as healthy The criteria a food item must have to be considered healthy Adding a healthy symbol to help consumers spot healthy items ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community gardens? You may be picturing a patch of land dedicated to growing fruits and veggies collaboratively, or a collection of individual plots. And you would be correct. But ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The holiday season is a popular time for celebrations, which are traditionally centered around food. Holiday menus usually contain indulgent foods that, when eaten in excess, can add inches to your waistline. You may be planning a holiday gathering ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life