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What’s The Link between Proteins and Amino Acids?


June 1, 2019

Proteins, along with carbohydrates and fats, are the three nutrients that provide calories or energy, in addition to performing other functions in the body. The main purpose of proteins is to build, repair, and maintain all body tissues ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Amino Acids, Building Blocks Of Life, Essential Amino Acids, Foods That Contain Amino Acids, Gal, Nancy Gal, Nonessential Amino Acids, Nutrition, Protein

Candy That’s Good For You


May 14, 2019

Berries are like nature’s candy: sweet and delicious. However, unlike regular candy, they are a powerhouse of nutrients for good health. Berries are low in calories and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and water with ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Berries, Blackberry, Blueberry, Calcium, Calories, Candy, Cranberry, Diet, Fruit, Gal, Health, Nancy Gal, Nature's Candy, Nutrition, Potassium, Protein, Raspberry, Recipe, Strawberry

Avocado ~ It’s More Than Guacamole


April 5, 2019

Have you tried an avocado lately? Avocado is a green-skinned, fleshy fruit that adorns your grocers’ shelves. There are many varieties. They can be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical and ripen only after they’re harvested. They ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avocado, FDA Fresh From Florida, Fiber, Gal, Low Calorie, Nancy Gal, Potassium, Protein, Recipes, Ripening, Tropical Fruit, Unsaturated Fats

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