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History of Pork

By Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork is the most consumed meat in the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, over 36 percent of the world’s meat intake is from pork, while … Continue reading

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Celebrate Memorial Day AZ Style

Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Traditionally, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but now it is officially observed on the last Monday in May. This year it is … Continue reading

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The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!)

The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!) JANUARY 2015 The University of Arizona is hosting a conference in January in Tucson featuring international speakers from France, Spain and Greece, celebrity chefs and more! The Health Benefits of … Continue reading

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Get Passionate about Pineapple!!

When you think of pineapple, you probably think of somewhere tropical like Hawaii, not the dry desert climate of Arizona. But our climate is almost ideal for October’s sweet, juicy fruit of the month. The sunny color and summertime taste … Continue reading

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15 Fun Facts about Food

Most of us eat every day with only nutrition or sustenance on the mind. We don’t often look at the foods in our fridge for the fun they contain. So, taking a break to look at the fun side of … Continue reading

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