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What’s in season? Eggplant
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03.08.2019

What’s in season? Eggplant

Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student When vegetables are in season, it usually means it’s very tasty and it’s cheap! This season, it’s eggplant!…

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Dairy, is it only for strong bones?
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03.06.2019

Dairy, is it only for strong bones?

By Kevann Jordan a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Cows provide a great source of revenue for Arizona. According to Netstate.com “Arizona’s top five agricultural products…

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4 Easy Ways to Get More Fiber
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03.03.2019

4 Easy Ways to Get More Fiber

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Fiber is a very important carbohydrate. Normally, carbohydrates are broken down by the body to be used…

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The Mighty Chickpea
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03.01.2019

The Mighty Chickpea

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I stumbled upon this recipe several years ago while scrolling through Pinterest. I wanted something that was…

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Is Keto Better for You?
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02.22.2019

Is Keto Better for You?

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Low carbohydrate diets have existed in many forms since at least the late 1700s, when they were…

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Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!
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02.20.2019

Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Why does this tree-like veggie get such a bad rap? From our own dining tables to…

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The Healing Power of Honey
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02.18.2019

The Healing Power of Honey

By: Alexandra Pettit Sticky and sweet something everyone loves to eat! Can you guess? That’s right honey! We need to thank the bees for this…

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Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart
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02.13.2019

Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart

By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate the love in our hearts. We do this with cards, flowers,…

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Nutrition Issues When Your Child is an Athlete
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02.08.2019

Nutrition Issues When Your Child is an Athlete

Conrad Sanders, NDTR Graduate, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Recent Dietetic Intern I.S.P.P. University of Arizona University of Arizona   In today’s world, we’re being…

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Fermented Foods for Your Gut Health
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02.06.2019

Fermented Foods for Your Gut Health

By Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Over the last few years, fermented foods were all the rage and are still growing. From the…

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01.11.2019

The Blended Waffle Home

By Annily Hawks I am sure you have heard of the famous Waffle House restaurant, most recognizable by their yellow signs and welcoming atmosphere. I…

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The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment
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01.09.2019

The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment

By Cecelia Wilken, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When was the last time you ate? Maybe a few hours ago? Can you recall what you had?…

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Prosciutto & Fig Sandwich
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01.04.2019

Prosciutto & Fig Sandwich

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sandwiches are a lifesaver. They’re usually quick and easy, customizable, and can be as simple as a PB&J…

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