Category: Nutrition

  • Nutrition requirements of the cowherd

    Nutrition requirements of the cowherd

    By Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension As we near the winter months and the time of year when feeding harvested forage becomes the norm, we address the topic of daily nutritional requirements of the cowherd. Grazing and feed expenses account for about 42% – 52% of the input cost of a cow-calf operation. Knowing the nutritional…

  • Quince: Greece’s “Golden Apples” Have High Nutritional Value

    Quince: Greece’s “Golden Apples” Have High Nutritional Value

    Quince, known to the ancient Greeks as “golden apples.” Credit: Flickr / Frédérique Voisin-Demery CC-BY 2.0 Ancient Greeks called quince “the golden apple;” this fruit, which has high nutritional value and medicinal qualities also symbolized love in ancient times. The quince season lasts from October to December. It is then when the yellow fruit that…

  • FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Build a Better (For You) Charcuterie Board

    FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Build a Better (For You) Charcuterie Board

    NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Charcuterie boards are always wildly popular, and especially so throughout the holiday season. They’re fun, festive, beautiful and – with just a little bit of planning – can also be incredibly nutritious, as well. We’ve got a DIY step-by-step guide below to build your own board, or you can opt to…

  • CAC, Mobile Meals & Senior Nutrition Program

    CAC, Mobile Meals & Senior Nutrition Program

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  • River City Plus: Mia Syn shares her love for science based nutrition and how she blends media and meals!

    River City Plus: Mia Syn shares her love for science based nutrition and how she blends media and meals!

    River City PLUS shares stories from the 904 and beyond, with a behind the scenes look and deeper conversation. Today River City PLUS features Mia Syn, a national on-air nutrition expert and registered dietitian.

  • Probiotics research looks to 3D printing to get the good stuff in the gut

    Probiotics research looks to 3D printing to get the good stuff in the gut

    <div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/probiotics-research-lo-1.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/probiotics-research-lo-1.jpg" data-sub-html="Graphical abstract. Credit: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446″> Graphical abstract. Credit: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446 Nutrition and food science researchers at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are working to improve the impact probiotics can have on gut health using 3D food…

  • Childhood in medieval Bavaria: What teeth reveal about nutrition and migration

    Childhood in medieval Bavaria: What teeth reveal about nutrition and migration

    Visible malformations in tooth enamel that occur during dental development and are considered identifiable physiological stress markers. Credit: Harbeck, SNSB – Staatssammlung für Anthropologie München New research findings reveal that some children in early medieval Bavaria were breastfed for much longer periods than today. Also, many early Bavarians buried around 500 AD originate from other…

  • Cold Weather Nutrition Needs in Beef Cows

    Last year, I mentioned to my husband that I wished the weather was more characteristic of the season.  This year, I believe Santa may be sending winter weather from the North Pole so he will feel right at home while he makes his Christmas deliveries.  Cattle producers know that cold temperatures mean extra supplement and…

  • 10 Most Popular Post Workout Nutritions for 2023

    10 Most Popular Post Workout Nutritions for 2023

    Our Top Picks Discovering the best post workout nutrition products is crucial for anyone who wants to improve their overall fitness and health. With so many options available, our team has researched and tested various products to bring you the top-ranking options. We analyzed ingredients, taste, effectiveness, and customer reviews to determine which products are…

  • Nutrition-focused ‘Eat Well’ program awarded record-breaking $10M investment from state

    Nutrition-focused ‘Eat Well’ program awarded record-breaking $10M investment from state

    DURHAM —  A nutrition-focused “food as medicine” program, Eat Well, has been awarded $10 million from the North Carolina General Assembly, the largest investment ever made in a healthy food prescription program in the United States. The organization behind Eat Well, Durham-based nonprofit Reinvestment Partners, has served more than 110,000 people as the largest “produce…