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Category: Fill Your Plate
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s that time of year where all the grocery stores, coffee shops and even on campus are…
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