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Don’t have time to make breakfast? Smoothies are the answer!
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11.28.2018

Don’t have time to make breakfast? Smoothies are the answer!

By Kaydi Williams Dietetic Intern, University of Arizona Do you find yourself skipping breakfast because you are rushing in the morning or you are too…

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11.23.2018

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…

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All Things Thanksgiving
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11.21.2018

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…

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Now You’re Talking Turkey!  Tips for Taking your Turkey to the Next Level.
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11.16.2018

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…

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Re-vamp your Family’s Sweet Potato Casserole
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11.14.2018

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…

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3 Easy Ways to Stop those Dreaded IBS Symptoms
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11.05.2018

3 Easy Ways to Stop those Dreaded IBS Symptoms

By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   If you aren’t dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it’s likely you know someone who is. It…

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Chocolate on the Brain?
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11.02.2018

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…

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Fill Your Plate With Cauliflower!
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10.31.2018

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…

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An Apple a Day…
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10.22.2018

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…

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Folate vs Folic Acid: How They Affect Women with MTHFR
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10.19.2018

Folate vs Folic Acid: How They Affect Women with MTHFR

By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Folate is best known for its role in reducing the risk of a baby in utero from getting…

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10.12.2018

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…

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All Things Spaghetti Squash
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10.08.2018

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.…

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10.05.2018

Out of Sports Drinks? Grab a Banana!

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Studies find that a banana is just as beneficial as a sports beverage   Growing up, you’ve probably…

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