Tag: Protein

Protein to feed a family: It’s time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge

by Brad Buck
September 22, 2025

Spread the word – or in this case, the peanut butter! The 14th annual Peanut Butter Challenge gives people across the state a chance to donate jars of the protein-packed spread to hungry Floridians. Donations will be accepted at local ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Donations, Florida A&M University, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food, Hunger, Hurricanes, Kevin Camm, Laura Goss, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Protein, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Scientists reveal novel therapeutic approach to combat pathogens like salmonella

by Megan Winslow
September 3, 2025

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing global health threat that is prompting research into alternative methods of fighting infection. University of Florida scientists exploring host-directed therapies, an increasingly common ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Acinetobacter, American Society For Microbiology, Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria, Antibiotics, AZ-1, Bacteria, Cell, Daniel Czyz, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Enzyme, ESKAPE Pathogens, Foodborne Illness, IFAS, Illness, Infection, Inflammation, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Klebsiella, Mariola Ferraro, MBio, Megan Winslow, Microbiology, Pathogen, Protein, Pseudomonas, Research, Salmonella, Sick, Ubiquitin-Proteasome System, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, UPS, White Blood Cell

Protein Alternatives

by Suzanne Holloway
May 9, 2025

Dietary protein is an important macronutrient for human health, and it can be found in a wide variety of foods. To learn more about the basics of protein, check out this earlier article. Types of Protein Sources Before we explore the different ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Algae, Amino Acids, Beans, Beef, Chicken, Fish, Insect, Nuts, Pork, Protein, Protein Sources, Seeds, Soy, Yeast

What’s the 411 on Protein?

by Suzanne Holloway
February 28, 2025

Defining Proteins Proteins are important macronutrients, just like carbohydrates and fats. They are large, complex molecules that play numerous roles in the body. For instance, proteins help in building and repairing structures, performing ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Amino Acids, Protein

The Importance of Eating More Protein

by Lori Wiggins
February 12, 2025

Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Beyond muscle building, protein is involved in various physiological processes that contribute to overall health and well-being. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Balanced Eating, Cooking, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Protein, Taylor County

Researchers explore breakthrough approach to combat devasting citrus greening disease

by Brad Buck
January 8, 2025

Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening. While the genetically modified tree has only been tested so far in the lab and the greenhouse, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Bacillus Thuringiensis, Bacterium, Biotechnology, Bryony Bonning, Citrus Greening, Citrus Research And Education Center, Citrus Trees, Entomology And Nematology, Field, Greenhouse, HLB, Huanglongbing, Lab, Lukasz Stelinski, Pest Control, Phloem, Protein, Psyllids

Eggs are a Good Source of Protein

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 13, 2024

There are so many ways to cook eggs and they can be an economical source of protein. We use eggs at different times of the year during the changing seasons. Dying them during the holiday is a fun activity for all ages. Using leftover hard-boiled ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Backyard Chickens And Eggs, Calories In One Egg, Cooking Eggs, Egg And Protein, Eggs, Eggs Are A Source Of Protein, Food Safety, Food Safety And Eggs, Fresh Eggs, Handwashing, MyPlate, Protein, Protein In One Egg, Recipes Using Eggs, Salmonella

The Superpowers of Protein

by Lori Johnson
March 13, 2023

What are proteins made of and what makes them so powerful? Proteins are made of essential and non-essential amino acids. There are nine that your body can’t make and the only way we get them is from food sources, these are referred to as essential. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Nutrition, Protein

Egg Day June 3rd

by Elizabeth Shephard
June 3, 2022

There are many benefits to consuming eggs, with more being uncovered regularly. Contrary to popular belief, eggs are not a significant source of cholesterol as the cholesterol it contains is not well absorbed by the human body. The human body ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Egg, Food, Health, Healthy Food, Nutrition, Protein, Vitamin

Pumpkin: It’s about more than just pie

by Tia Silvasy
October 1, 2020

October is one of my favorite months of the year. It's when my favorite winter squash takes center stage: pumpkin! You've probably noticed pumpkins popping up everywhere. They're in Halloween carvings and decorations, of course, but also ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Health, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Protein, Pumpkin, Vitamin

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