In recent years, consumers increasingly are seeking out locally grown foods, due to concern for freshness, food safety, and the carbon footprint associated with food sourced from distant places. This 5-page fact sheet promotes local vegetable consumption by pointing out some of the advantages, benefits, and business opportunities associated with local vegetable production and consumption. Written by Qingren Wang, Edward A. Evans, Margie Pikarsky, and Teresa Olczyk, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2014.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1251
Tag: Food Shopping
Keeping Food Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods (FCS80003/FY1290)
Grocery shopping can be an entertaining activity, but effective shopping involves lots of planning and organization, depending on individual needs and choices in different grocery stores. Good planning and organization can save money and time. Have you ever wondered if you follow safe food handling practices when you buy and transport food? Follow the key guidelines in this 2-page fact sheet to protect yourself and your family! Written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1290
Compare the Cost per Serving (FCS8718/FY408)
To find the best buy on certain foods, like meat, it’s important to compare the cost per serving. This 2-page fact sheet includes a table with servings per pound of various beef and chicken cuts, as well as examples of how to determine the price per serving. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS Photo by Tom Wright.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy408
De compras para la salud: La vitamina D (FSHN1102S/FS175)
Vitamin D needs can be met by eating foods containing Vitamin D and taking vitamin supplements, but few foods are consistent in their levels of vitamin D. This 7-page Spanish language fact sheet will help you be an informed shopper and find brands that meet your vitamin D needs. Written by Lauren Foster and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs175
Shopping for Health: Vitamin D (FSHN1102/FS163)
Vitamin D needs can be met by eating foods containing Vitamin D and taking vitamin supplements, but few foods are consistent in their levels of vitamin D. This 6-page fact sheet will help you be an informed shopper and find brands that meet your vitamin D needs. Written by Lauren Foster and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs163
Compare Unit Pricing (FCS1051/HE948)
Learn to use the grocery store unit price information to find out whether the larger container is really the better bargain. This revised 1-page handout was written by Glenda L. Warren and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he948
Filling Up Your Pantry (FCS1074/HE978)
What is the best way to fill your pantry? It depends on what you like to eat and your style of cooking. Whatever your style, follow the suggestions in this 2-page fact sheet for filling up your pantry and freezer. It will help you be prepared, and save time and money. Written by Claudia Peñuela and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he978
FCS8851Span/FY1186 Ahorre dinero en la tienda de comestibles
FCS8851Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, is the Spanish language version of FCS8851/FY1003 Saving Money at the Grocery Store. It lists 21 strategies to save money on one’s grocery bill. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1186
FCS8924/FY1194 Raising Healthy Children: Frugal Shopping Tips for Families
FCS8924, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt, discusses ways to plan grocery shopping ahead and provides strategies to help stretch food dollars. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1194
FCS8851/FY1003 Saving Money at the Grocery Store
FCS-8851, a 2-page fact sheet by Glenda L. Warren, lists 21 strategies to save money on one’s grocery bill. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1003