GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Nutrients from fresh foods give you “more bang for your nutritional buck,” says a registered dietitian with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “For every calorie, there’s also ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Fresh food is your friend, and sodium and cholesterol your perpetual enemies in maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the federal Department ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
It’s a dirty truth: many people don’t wash their hands as often as they should. And that’s a problem when it comes to preventing disease, especially outbreaks of foodborne illness, says a University of Florida professor. “Washing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Mangos make for a tasty, nutritious snack or side dish. To help meet consumer demand for more flavorful mangos without grit or fibrous flesh, University of Florida scientists will try to identify superior varieties so mango ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida scientists plan to use a $7.3 million, four-year grant to find the genetic traits that will make sweet corn taste even better, last longer and grow better across the nation. Mark Settles, a professor ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Set up the grill; it’s tailgating season. Chicken, burgers, corn, slaw, potato salad, chips – and maybe some fresh fruits and vegetables -- are just some staples for the weekly ritual that coincides with football season. ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) recognized University of Florida faculty and students for their excellence in teaching at its 64th annual conference in June at Iowa State University. The ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- People trying to get in beach body shape for the summer often head for the salad bar at restaurants. But many of those salads contain more calories, sodium and fat than consumers may want, says a University of Florida nutrition ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Seafood can be a tasty source of protein that supports a healthy, balanced diet. But too much of anything is not always beneficial, said Anne Mathews, a food and human nutrition scientist with the University of Florida ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- You don’t have to be Popeye to celebrate Spinach Day, March 26. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse, says a researcher at the University of Florida. “Spinach ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research