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Children vs. Vegetables: Tips for Handling your Picky Eater.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student “You’re not leaving that spot until you eat everything on your plate.” This was a common…
All Things Thanksgiving
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Alright, I have to admit it… I am obsessed with Thanksgiving. How could anyone not absolutely love a…
Now You’re Talking Turkey! Tips for Taking your Turkey to the Next Level.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student The holidays are approaching fast, and if you are like me, you’ve been planning your Thanksgiving meal for…
Re-vamp your Family’s Sweet Potato Casserole
By Jessica Brick, Current U of A Dietetic Intern Holiday time is here, which means its time to get ready for family gatherings! Nothing…
Making Tamales: The Beginnings of a Holiday Family Tradition
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of the tell-tell signs that the holidays are approaching in Central Phoenix are tamales. I have vague…
Chocolate on the Brain?
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I’m craving…….fill in the blank with whatever salty, sweet, crunchy snack that you crave the most. It…
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…
Carving Pumpkins? Bake Those Seeds!
By, Steven Grunner, Current ASU Nutrition Student Pumpkin seeds are extremely beneficial to the body and yet so many people are throwing them out…
An Apple a Day…
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Apples are one of the absolute favorite fruits. They are super versatile, full of antioxidants, and are a…
Cooking with Toddlers: Tips and tricks for including your youngster in the kitchen.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student I love cooking and I love food. From baking bread to smoking meats, there is no ingredient or…
Syrian Dish
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever had Middle Eastern cuisine before? Each country in the Middle East serves the same dish…
All Things Spaghetti Squash
By Morgan Crawford, Recent ASU Nutrition Student We made it to October! With the scorching, Arizona heat almost behind us, fall is in sight.…
Tailgating Overhaul
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Tailgating is an American tradition that brings fans together. Nothing says tailgating like throwing some protein on the…
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