Planning Meals: For Good Nutrition (FCS1070/HE974)

Do you ask yourself, “What’s for dinner tonight?” Stop adding stress to your life, and try to overcome the temptation of picking up fried chicken at the supermarket or ordering pizza; these options are unhealthy and can be expensive. Instead, start planning your meals ahead of time. Planning meals helps you save time, money, and energy. Also, planning meals helps you prepare healthy meals at home. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he974

Planning Meals: Write a Weekly Meal Plan (FCS8936/FY1218)

Organize your meals and snacks during the week using a weekly meal plan worksheet. This 2-page fact sheet includes a sample worksheet and helpful hints for making this practice a healthy and economical habit. Written by Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1218

Ideas para el desayuno (FCS8931Span/FY1223)

En lugar de saltarse el desayuno, haga sus propias combinaciones de desayunos nutritivos mediante la selección de alimentos de cada una de las columnas.
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1223

¡Busque su desayuno! (FCS8717Span/FY407)

Esta búsqueda de la palabra incluye alimentos para el desayuno tradicional y no tradicional. Después de todas las palabras se encuentran, las letras no utilizadas revelar un mensaje oculto.
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy407

Desayunos alrededor del mundo (FCS8714Span/FY402)

Este juego de correspondencias muestra alternativas para el desayuno americano típico de cereal, leche, jugo y pan tostado.This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy402

Mensaje sobre MiPirámide serie

These 2-page fact sheets were written by Claudia Peñuela and Karla Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
Moderación (FCS8928Span/FY1211)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1211
Proporcionalidad (FCS8929Span/FY1212)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1212
Variedad (FCS8927Span/FY1213)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1213

Almacenamiento de frutas y verduras (FCS8707Span/FY400)

Para mantener el sabor y la frescura siga estas instrucciones cuando almacene producto fresco y entero. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Famiy Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy400

Desayuno rapido (FCS8715Span/FY403)

¡Si su mamá le dijo que el desayuno era la comida más importante del día, ella tenía razón! El desayuno le da energía y le ayuda a mejorar la concentración y el estado de ánimo. Los niños que desayunan se comportan mejor y tienen un mejor rendimiento en la escuela. Puede que tenga la tentación de olvidar esta importante comida, pero después de leer las siguientes ideas para un desayuno rápido, usted dirá, ¡sí, tengo tiempo para tomar el desayuno! This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy403

Productos frescos de la Florida (FCS8708Span/FY401)

Muchos de los productos se encuentran en los supermercados durante todo el año, porque se producen en otros estados, pero ¡no son tan frescos! Este tabla muestra la temporada alta para comprar frutas y verduras frescas en la Florida en los mercados del agricultor, locales y puestos de venta en la carretera. Las frutas y verduras cosechadas en su punto tienen mejor sabor y características nutricionales. This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy401

Pick Your Portion Sizes (FCS8661/FY258)

Is it tricky to visualize the recommended amounts of foods from the five MyPyramid food groups or determine how much food from each food group you should eat? Since there is not always time or resources for using measuring cups or food scales to help you accurately measure your food., this one-page handout helps you picture these amounts, using common household objects for comparison. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy258

Label Reading for Better Eating (FCS1049/HE548)

Reading the nutrition facts label helps you know what is in the food you are eating. The label is also helpful for making healthy food choices—you can compare nutrition information for different types of foods, or the same foods from different brands, before you buy. This 2-page fact sheet 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/he548

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

FCS8708/FY380 Finding Fresh Florida Produce

FCS8708, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides a chart showing peak times to buy fresh Florida fruits and vegetables. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy380

FCS8933/FY1210 Planning Meals: Use a Shopping List

FCS8933, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela, encourages shoppers to make a shopping list before going to the store, and use it while at the store. Includes two sample shopping lists. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1210

FCS8707/FY379 Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Revised! FCS8707, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, provides guidelines for storing fresh whole produce. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy379

FCS8715/FY388 Breakfast on the Go

Revised! FCS8715, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, compiles several 1-minute breakfast ideas, recipes for shakes and smoothies, and advice for healthier fast food breakfast choices. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy388