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How to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
By Kenda Hettinger, a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I grew up on microwave lasagna meals and Velveeta shells and cheese. I am not the only…
Homemade Granola
By Sarah Beleski, a recent ASU Nutrition Student I have loved granola since I was a little girl. I would eat it plain, in yogurt,…
How to eat a Mediterranean diet
By: Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The Mediterranean diet comes from the areas of Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and (southern) France. These…
Southwest Wedge Salad
By Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition student I love it when healthy meets simple and fast. I also love anything with a southwestern flair.…
Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms
by Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU nutrition student Before I first made these my husband told me that he didn’t know how he was going…
Should you take a Vitamin D Supplement?
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mineral density.…
5 tips to Avoiding Allergic Food Reactions
Written by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student It seems like there are more and more people with food allergies these days. According to…
The Switch Witch: How to maintain healthy habits during the season of tricks and treats.
By Kat Brown a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Who can resist the opportunity to dress your little one up in an adorable costume and parade…
9 Tips to get your kids to make healthy food choices
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cholesterol screening starting at the age of…
What’s in Season This October?
By: Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Happy October! The weather is starting to cool down and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s time…
Spooky Halloween Treats
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern As a kid one of my favorite holidays was Halloween. Every year my family would decorate the entire house…
I Can’t Believe It’s Butter!: Making your own butter is easier than you think!
By: Cecelia Wilken a recent ASU Nutrition Student I am a proprietor of making my own things. Maybe it’s because I’m stubborn, but I refuse…
Healthy Pumpkin Waffles
By: Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student When it’s autumn and you want something pumpkin spice for breakfast, but coffee isn’t it, try waffles!…
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