Find ways to enhance your nutrition
As part of National Nutrition Month, we’ve curated a list of programs and resources available to UF faculty and staff to help you make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits.
From educational resources to health-promoting challenges, recipes and more — explore GatorCare’s website to learn how you can improve your overall nutrition and start implementing positive changes into your daily life.
UF/IFAS offers a variety of articles, videos and recipes from expert dietitians to help you create meals at home that are both delicious and good for you. Explore the UF/IFAS Cooking and Nutrition page for information on food safety, eating for exercise, staying healthy on a budget and more.
Review Florida Fresh Dining’s Wellness Guide for nutrition basics from UF registered dietitian Sydney Watkins as well as helpful tips for sticking to your health and wellness goals when dining on campus.
Looking for a more personalized approach? UF RecSports offers tailored nutrition services by registered dietitian Jessie Furman to enhance and empower overall wellness in the UF community. Schedule an appointment to get started.
Learn how to build healthier habits straight from your mobile device! A limited number of subscriptions to Noom are still available to UF faculty and staff, with sign-ups offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The app features daily articles, food and exercise logging, one-on-one goal support and peer groups for added support.
From winning at weight loss to navigating the milk aisle, explore these UF Health articles for information on a variety of nutrition-related topics.
There is no better place to find fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat and more than your local farmers market. Explore our Farmers Market Directory to find markets in Gainesville and the surrounding area.
Browse the UFHR Wellness Media Library for more nutrition tips and tricks from UF and UF Health experts. Here are a couple to get you started:
- Intuitive Eating and Nutrition Trends ‘Red Flags’ with UF RecSports’ Dietitian and Assistant Director for Nutrition Jessie Furman.
- Heart Health and Healthy Living with UF’s Monica Aggarwal, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine at the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and director of integrative cardiology and prevention.
- Making Healthy Choices in a World of Flavors with UF Health’s Employee Wellness Program Manager Jonathan Vredenburg.
- Developing local and seasonal eating habits with Family, Youth and Community Sciences Assistant Professor Catherine Campbell, Ph.D.
For more health and wellness resources, visit the UF Worklife website.