The American Heart Association wants people to know that “there’s no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them,” but some media headlines and social media influencers will ask you to believe otherwise. Diane L. McKay, assistant professor at the...
In the middle of summer, garden vegetables like green beans are proliferating, but so are pests that like to chew and suck on them. Now, a study in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests growing bush basil near bean plants could offer a...
Florida scientists to send seeds to ISS to study farming solutions for Earth’s harsh conditions Feature Image: Dr. Wagner Vendrame, professor at the UF/IFAS environmental horticulture department, holds seeds that will be planted as an on-Earth control version of the...
Hilton Tampa Downtown proudly announces the opening of Che Vita, which translates to “what a life” in Italian — a new Southern Italian restaurant designed to elevate the hotel dining experience and bring a fresh culinary identity to the heart of the city. Nestled near...
Stuff ’em. Most of the fiery heat from jalapeños is dissipated when cooked and they develop a mellow, acidic spiciness, which is a perfect partner to cream cheese. Stuff with fat-free cream cheese, chives, and low-fat cheese, then heat on the grill or in the oven and...
Written by: Brad Buck, Senior Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFASFeature Image: Purple passion fruit. Credit, Tie Liu, UF/IFAS With passion fruit, you get more than just a tasty drink or snack. It’s packed with nutrients like vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, making...
Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these mouthwatering grilled chicken skewers, packed with flavor from a bold, sweet-and-smoky marinade. Made with brown sugar, tomato paste, honey, and a blend of barbecue spices, the sauce adds a tangy kick that...
Tufts University researchers measuring the cost of a nutritious diet across the globe are changing how we talk about food security and malnutrition From Tufts Now - Written by Laura Castañón A decade-long project measuring access to healthy foods worldwide is wrapping...
Is One Type of Water Better Than Another? Tufts nutrition experts explain potential advantages to consuming alkaline water, electrolyte water, or other enhanced H20 From Tufts Now - Written by Emily Brognano It’s hot and you’re thirsty, so you pop into a store to up...
A new nationally representative study published in Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that while overall childhood obesity rates in the United States remained largely unchanged during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black children and adolescents experienced a significant and...
