Nan Jensen RD, LD/N Extension Agent September is Whole Grains Month and a perfect time to jump on the whole grains bandwagon. Health experts advise us to make at least half our grains we put on our plate “whole grains.” These would ... READ MORE
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I didn’t use this title just to catch your attention; I used this title because it’s true. Some toothpaste products actually contain tiny pieces of plastic. Often the “stuff” that makes your toothpaste look pretty is really plastic bits. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Water, Work & LifeDenisse Guzzman, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System November is American Diabetes Month and the theme this year is “Eat Well America”. Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and another 86 ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe popular 4-H fundraiser has returned! This is your opportunity to help support your local 4-H Program, enjoy fresh crunchy, juicy apples, purchase ingredients for holiday cooking, and shop for gifts all at the same time. Holiday cooking ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeAn announcement was made this past week to ban those artery clogging trans fats from the food supply. The fats are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid, which is why they are often called partially hydrogenated ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeMost of us know that February is American Heart Month and of course a time for celebrating with our special valentines. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeEvery day when we turn on the tap to get a drink, take a shower, or wash our hands, most of us probably aren't thinking about what is in the water besides, well, water. Some say they can smell chlorine when they run their faucet, while others ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, WaterSchool is in session and it’s important to focus your efforts to ensure your child's health is top priority. Providing healthy meals and encouraging physical activity are essential for your child's growth and development as well as success ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Work & LifeAlthough we are celebrating 100 years of Extension, 4-H has been in existence for a few more years. National 4-H became established in 1902 and Florida 4-H began in 1909. Today's blog will feature part of the Pinellas 4-H Program. Four-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & LifeNan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UF/IFAS Extension The holidays are behind us and we are into the New Year which means resolving to do better. Over half of us, about 54 percent of Americans, make financial resolutions. Whether ... READ MORE
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