Find ways to enhance your nutrition
In honor of National Nutrition Month, we encourage you to explore these upcoming events, programs and resources to help you make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Prevention, detection and smart eating for diabetes: A how-to guide | March 18, noon.
Hosted by Sanitas Medical Center
Learn how to identify diabetes risk factors, recognize early warning signs and make simple food choices that support healthier blood sugar levels.
Fueling your life: Why nutrition is important | March 19, noon.
Hosted by GatorCare and UFHR Communications and Worklife
Explore the building blocks of a healthy diet, plus helpful tips for building your plate, reading food labels, preparing healthy snacks and more!
Fuel better, feel better | March 23–April 12
Hosted by GatorCare
Register for this three-week email-based program to discover practical nutrition tips and simple recipes designed to support diabetes management.
Cooking for a lifetime of cancer prevention: Colorectal cancer | March 30, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS and UFHR Communications & Worklife
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration, learn about colorectal cancer screenings and discover easy, prevention-focused recipes and cooking methods that reduce risk.
On-Demand Resources
Looking for fresh, local food? Explore our Farmers Market Directory to find markets in Gainesville and the surrounding area, and visit the UF Meat Processing Center, a Federal Inspected meat processing facility within the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences.
Learn how to build healthier habits straight from your mobile device! A limited number of subscriptions to WeightWatchers and Calm Health are still available to UF faculty and staff, with sign-ups offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore GatorCare’s website to find ways to improve your overall nutrition and start implementing positive changes into your daily life.
- From superfood soups to eating for energy, the Food for Thought blog tackles a new health- or nutrition-related topic every week. Find recipes, shopping lists, expert recommendations and more!
- Participate in a self-guided, four-week wellness challenge to improve your nutrition habits.
- Explore healthy recipes and view on-demand cooking demonstrations.
- Do you have a nutrition question? Ask a registered Dietitian, or explore answers to frequently asked questions.
Browse the UF/IFAS Health & Nutrition archive to learn how to properly nourish your body and mind, starting with these articles:
- Explore the health benefits of magnesium.
- Learn how small steps can make a big impact.
- Discover how to overcome obstacles to healthy eating.
- Explore the benefits of family meal planning.
Explore 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 Registered Dietitian and Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness Jessie Furman
- Heart Health and Healthy Living with Monica Aggarwal, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine at the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
- 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 Catherine Campbell, Ph.D., assistant professor and extension specialist of Community Food Systems
For more health and wellness resources, visit the Worklife at UF website.