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You are When You Eat
By: Erin Wyatt a recent ASU Nutrition Student Do people really eat midnight snacks? I cannot stay awake that late so I cannot…
Why You Should Honor Your Cravings
By Vanessa Evans a recent ASU Student Imagine you finish a long hard day of work and all you want is tacos, or cake,…
Intermittent Fasting, is it Good or Bad?
By Vanessa Evans, A Recent ASU Nutrition Student By now you’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting as its popularity has recently surged, but what exactly…
Ode to the Meal Delivery Kit
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student As a new mom, sometimes feeding myself a proper meal is low on my list of…
The Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil: A Buying Guide
By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student If you’re anything like me, then looking at the olive oil aisle of the grocery store…
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Juicing fruits and vegetables is nothing new, in fact, it has been around since the 1930s. However,…
Composting: In Your Home
By: Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Composting is a fun and easy way to reduce your carbon footprint as well as to give plants a…
Energy Peanut Butter Balls
By: Stephen Gunner a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Energy balls are often eaten by people before a workout because they help keep you full and…
Complementary Proteins 101
By Erika Guzman a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered if you’ve had enough protein after working out, or have you ever watched…
7 Ways to “Spice” up your Mediterranean Cooking
BY: Vanessa Evens a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Changing up your routine is hard no matter what aspect of your life is changing. Maybe you…
Natures Medicine
By Alexandra Pettit Not only is it a delicious spice but it has been praised for its medicinal uses for thousands of years: Cinnamon. Ceylon…
How to Avoid Food Poisoning at Home
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student When we sit down at the kitchen table for dinner, ready to dive into our meal, food…
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…
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