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Three Moms Reveal their Struggle with Feeding their Kids
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05.26.2017

Three Moms Reveal their Struggle with Feeding their Kids

By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Every parent tends to ask the same question, “what should I feed my kids?” It’s a…

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Filling Your Cup with Matcha Green Tea
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05.22.2017

Filling Your Cup with Matcha Green Tea

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   My first experience with matcha was probably the same as many others: matcha ice cream.…

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Bananas about Bananas
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05.19.2017

Bananas about Bananas

By Tim Nordberg, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Everyone knows that bananas are a delicious way to start the day and that they contain…

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5 Ways to Naturally Relieve Cold & Flu Discomfort
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05.17.2017

5 Ways to Naturally Relieve Cold & Flu Discomfort

By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Fevers, fatigue, runny noses, coughing, and sore throats are symptoms we are all too familiar with.…

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You Can Stop Overeating Today
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05.15.2017

You Can Stop Overeating Today

By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Do you know how many calories you consumed today?  What about yesterday?  Can you tell…

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Asparagus – White v. Green, is there a Difference?
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05.12.2017

Asparagus – White v. Green, is there a Difference?

By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Asparagus in the United States is best known for its vibrant green color. You can find…

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Avoiding The Deadly Quartet
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05.08.2017

Avoiding The Deadly Quartet

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Insulin resistance, an excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, even eating a large amount…

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Quick and Easy Rice & Beans
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05.05.2017

Quick and Easy Rice & Beans

By Cameron Saylor, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   As a college student, my time can be very limited. Thus, I sometimes forget to…

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Is Alcohol Good for the Body?
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05.03.2017

Is Alcohol Good for the Body?

By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona Sate University Nutrition Student  Whether alcohol is good for the body has been a highly-debated topic. It’s been said that…

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Stop and Smell the Flours
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05.01.2017

Stop and Smell the Flours

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   If you’re anything like me, you love to create and then eat all manner of…

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Obesity and Pregnancy
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04.28.2017

Obesity and Pregnancy

By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Most healthy woman expect their pregnancies will proceed normally and they will go home with a…

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A Message to Moms: Don’t Fear the Fear Tactics in Marketing
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04.21.2017

A Message to Moms: Don’t Fear the Fear Tactics in Marketing

By Amber Morin, Arizona Farm Bureau Field Manager and southern Arizona rancher Hi, moms! In agriculture, we are moms too and we care about you.…

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Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?
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04.19.2017

Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?

By Tim Nordberg, Arizona State University Nutrition Student There seems to be a new fad diet every year.  For a while, everyone seemed to be…

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