Tag: antioxidants

Blackberries in Florida may become even more nutritious in the future

by Brad Buck

April 24, 2024

Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy now, say University of Florida researchers. UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Blackberries, Citrus Research And Education Center, Environmental Horticulture, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Health, Metabolites, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, Yu Wang, Zhanao Deng

How Research Gives Hope: Dr. Susan Percival and the Power of Inspiration

by Jessie Erwin

March 18, 2024

Learn more about Dr. Percival's groundbreaking research and service to UF by downloading the full version of this feature here. December 1, 1989. Two months into her new position in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Bioavailability, Ceruloplasmin, Copper Research, Copper Transport, Dr. Percival, Dr. Susan Percival, Faculty Feature, Faculty-research, Functional Bioavailability, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional-sciences-faculty-feature, Phytochemicals, Polyphenolics, Sue Percival, Susan Percival, Taste Of Immokalee, Taste X UF, Taste X UF Experiential Program

Antioxidants

by Shari Bresin

March 8, 2023

In Honor of National Nutrition Month, let’s talk about antioxidants. If you’ve ever tried to improve your diet, chances are, you’ve heard of this. An antioxidant is a substance that helps to protect the cells against damage. This damage ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Free Radicals, Nutrients

New study shows why strawberries must keep (their) cool

by Brad Buck

February 16, 2021

Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. That’s no accident. Strawberries are in season, and those you see at the grocery store should be shipped and stocked at the right temperature, says ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Antioxidants, Chill, Cold Chain, Harvest, Horticultural Sciences, Jeff Brecht, Market, Refrigeration, Shipping, Strawberries, Supply Chain, Temperatures

Happy–and Healthy–Valentine’s Day

by Shari Bresin

February 12, 2018

Happy Valentine’s Day, Pasco County! Thinking of getting your valentine a sweet treat? Just remember that some of us are still sticking to a “better eating” new year’s goal, and so you may want to consider a healthier sweet treat. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Benefits, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Fruit, Healthier, Moderation, Valentine's Day

Native holly can provide caffeinated, antioxidant-rich beverage, UF experts say

by BLOGS.IFAS

June 25, 2009

Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Coffee and tea drinkers, take note -- a University of Florida study says a beverage made from a native holly tree might be just the thing to give you a caffeinated ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Antioxidants, Caffeine, Green Tea, Holly, Jack Putz, Matt Palumbo, Yaupon

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