Category: Health & Nutrition

Keeping Fruit In Your Diet (FAR8036/FM241)

fruit arrangement“Those of us who love fruit find it hard to imagine that so many Americans eat far less fruit than is recommended for good health. But national surveys show it to be true. Somehow they manage to resist the wonderful textures, aromas, and flavors of melons, berries, apples, bananas, mangoes, and all the other fruits available in this country!” This 2-page radio transcript was written by Linda Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm241

Stress Management Techniques (FAR5010/FM457)

stress balls“Getting stressed in traffic? Worried about your finances or loved ones? You are not alone. Stress is a daily part of life and can cause both health and emotional problems. Experts suggest that we manage our stress in order to prevent having these negative results. Here are some tips for managing stress.” This 2-page radio transcript was written by Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm457

Alimentación Saludable: Sugerencias para ensaladas (FCS8696Span/FY703)

Figure 1. Salad with shredded chicken, various lettuces, sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, sliced orange peppers, radish sprouts, spring onions, and a ginger-cilantro-sesame vinaigrette.¡Las ensaladas son rápidas y fáciles de preparar y tienen infinidad de opciones! Las ensaladas son una comida práctica y saludable, acompáñelas con galletas integrales o con pan de trigo. Pruebe algunas de estas opciones en su próxima ensalada. This is the Spanish Language version of Healthy Eating: Salad Suggestions. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy703

Healthy Eating: Salad Suggestions (FCS8696/FY702)

Figure 1. Salad with shredded chicken, various lettuces, sugar snap peas, shredded carrots, sliced orange peppers, radish sprouts, spring onions, and a ginger-cilantro-sesame vinaigrette.Salads are quick and easy to make and have endless possibilities! Paired with whole grain crackers or whole wheat bread, salads make healthy and convenient meals. Try some of the ideas this 2-page fact sheet for your next salad. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy702

Alimentación Saludable: Comidas que no requieren cocinarse (FCS8934Span/FY1216)

Ensalada del Suroeste de frijoles negros¿Puede encontrar las palabras relacionadas con la ensalada “suroeste de frijoles negros” en este sopa de letras? Incluye una receta para ensalada del Suroeste de frijoles negros. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1216

Healthy Eating: Meals Without Cooking (FCS8934/FY1215)

black bean saladEnjoy a word search for the ingredients in this recipe for southwestern black bean salad. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1215

Alimentación Saludable: Estrategias para comer solo (FCS80016Span/FY1319)

Figura 1. Trate de comer fuera, al aire libre.Comer solo no es nuestra primera opción, pero si es el caso hay muchas formas para hacer la experiencia del comer solo más agradable. ¿Puede encontrar las estrategias en esta sopa de letras? Written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1319

Healthy Eating: Strategies for Eating Alone (FCS80016/FY1318)

woman eating outsideEating alone may not always be our first choice, but there are many ways to make eating alone more enjoyable. Can you find the strategies in this word search? Written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1318

Alimentación Saludable: La Importancia de Alimentarse (FCS80012Span/FY1311)

Figure 2. Compartir una comida con un familiar, un amigo o un vecino hace que la hora de comer sea más agradable y mejora la ingesta de los alimentos.“Alimentarse saludablemente es uno de los ingredientes más importantes para mantenerse saludable. ¡Complete esta actividad de “llene el espacio” y encuentre el mensaje oculto!” This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1311

Alimentación Saludable: Recetas que no requieren cocción (FCS8693Span/FY695)

Figure 2. Un sándwich de ensalada de pollo hecho con pan integral, espinaca y tomate es una comida que no requiere cocción.Pruebe estas recetas rápidas y fáciles de preparar para comidas saludables y balanceadas. ¡No hay necesidad de cocinar! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy695

Healthy Eating: No-Cook Recipes (FCS8693/FY694)

Figure 1. Make a whole-wheat tortilla wrap with deli meat, low-fat cheese and vegetables for a quick meal that does not require any cooking.Try these quick, easy recipes for balanced, healthy meals. No cooking required! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy694

Alimentación Saludable: Juego de letras de bebidas saludables (FCS80015Span/FY1317)

Figure 2. Credits: Joey Manley, CC 2.0, http://bit.ly/H8kJaN¡Escriba en orden los nombres de las bebidas que se dan a continuación y determine cuáles puede beber a cualquier hora y cuáles debe limitar!This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1317

Alimentación Saludable: ¡Cambie su desayuno! (FCS80006Span/FY1299)

Figure 1. Unte con queso crema bajo en grasa un bagel de grano integral y colóquele frutas frescas como fresas o rebanadas de durazno. ¿Está cansado de desayunar lo mismo todos los días? ¡Pruebe algunas de estas ideas que podría encontrar un nuevo desayuno y ser su favorito! This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1299

Healthy Eating: Cooking for One (FCS80008/FY1302)

Figure 1. When cooking for one, you can alter recipes written for more people by using less of the ingredients. See the table in this publication to learn how to halve ingredients for recipes.You may think that cooking for one is a difficult task because most recipes are intended to serve four or more people. However, there are things you can do to make cooking for one easy and enjoyable. Inlcudes a table of measurements for reducing recipes. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1302

Alimentación Saludable: Cocinando para uno solo (FCS80008Span/FY1303)

Figure 2. Cuando cocine para uno solo, puede modificar las recetas que están escritas para más personas por medio del uso de menos ingredientes. Vea la tabla en esta publicación para aprender la forma de reducir los ingredientes a la mitad.Podría pensarse que cocinar para uno solo es una tarea difícil ya que la mayoría de recetas están hechas para servir a cuatro o más personas. Sin embargo, hay cosas que puede hacer para que sea más divertido cocinar para uno solo. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1303

Vida Saludable: DETERMINE su salud nutricional (FCS8547Span/FY1326)

elderly man and woman shopping for fruitMuchas veces se ignoran indicadores que muestran que nuestra salud nutricional es deficiente. Este documento ofrece una lista para saber si usted o alguien que usted cuida esta en riesgo nutricional y explica cada indicador de una salud nutricional pobre o mala. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1326

Healthy Eating: The Importance of Eating (FCS80012/FY1310)

elderly couples dining outdoorsEating healthy is one of the key ingredients to staying healthy. Complete the fill-in-the-blank activity and reveal the hidden message! This 2-page handout was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1310

Alimentación Saludable: Dieciséis meriendas apetitosas (FCS8697Span/FY706)

Figure 1. Unte vegetales frescos en aderezos bajos en grasa o yogurt simple (sin sabores). ¿Cansado de las mismas meriendas? ¡Aquí hay dieciséis ideas para meriendas que son fáciles de preparar y también saludables! Mantenga algunas de estas opciones a la mano para la próxima vez que tenga ganas de una merienda. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy706

Healthy Eating: Improving Your Convenience Foods (FCS80013/FY1312)

Figure 2. Select vegetables frozen without sauces or added salt to avoid excess fat, calories, and sodium.Convenience foods offer many benefits, but they generally have a low nutritional quality compared to other foods. You can improve the nutritional quality by adding vegetables, fruit, and/or meat and meat alternatives. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1312

Alimentación Saludable: Mejorando sus comidas precocidas (FCS80013Span/FY1313)

Figure 2. Seleccione vegetales congelados sin salsas y sin sal añadida para evitar exceso de grasa, calorías y sodio.Las comidas precocidas son alimentos que requieren poca preparación. ¡Algunas de estas comidas sólo se calientan y están listas para comérselas en menos de cinco minutos!This 2-page fact sheet was written by Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1313