Tag Archives: vitamins
Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit…
By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Beans and legumes have been a staple of many diets throughout the world for centuries. Some of the earliest crops were discovered in Thailand over 9,000 years ago. In Europe, bean … Continue reading
Fill Your Plate With Cauliflower!
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Let’s talk about yet another cruciferous vegetable that Arizona produces plenty of, cauliflower. Most people overlook cauliflower because they have the misconception that the white plant does not pack the same amount of … Continue reading
The Importance of Vitamins in the Early Stages of Life
By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student There has been controversy about vitamins since as long as I can remember. As a child, I remember my mother having myself, along with my three siblings, take vitamins. I always just … Continue reading
To Beef or Not To Beef: Nutrition Facts about a Misunderstood Food
By Amanda Van Dall, ASU Nutrition Student It’s about progress, not perfection. We are all on divergent paths with different goals. Yet we share similar situations, such as nourishing ourselves with a proper breakfast for the long day’s journey. Which … Continue reading
Does Early Vitamin A Supplement Reduce Infant Mortality?
By Jessica Bombace, ASU Nutrition Student First and foremost, Vitamin A deficiency is well known in the world to poor and underprivileged populations. A vitamin A deficiency can cause serious complications if left untreated. According to the World Health … Continue reading