Throughout St. Johns County there are five community Council on Aging (COA) centers for seniors that are looking to stay involved with their community, meet peers and maintain an active lifestyle. These “Senior Centers” have extraordinary individuals that… Read More
Thawing food is a critical step in food preparation in commercial establishments. If done improper, the food can become contaminated. I still hear where people thaw meats on the counter, which is a sure recipe for a food… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP) empowers Floridians with limited resources to take control of their health. The program teaches people how to eat healthy on a budget and to get physically active in order to reduce the risk… Read More
The proper amount of consumption of water is a concern for many of us since we tend to ignore signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, headache, fatigue, dizziness and decreased urination. Taking certain medications, not feeling thirsty, or having… Read More
Hydration Myths is an excellent UF/IFAS EDIS publication on everyday myths we hear about water. Water is essential for life and used for vital functions in our body such as delivering nutrients to cells; removing waste products from… Read More
