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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…
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…
Tomato Soup
By Alexandra Pettit It’s that time of year where everyone is catching the ick. A recipe for tomato soup is sure to get you back…
How to Eat Healthy in an Airport
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student With the next long holiday weekend approaching in May, you may find yourself in an airport.…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Crunching the Numbers on Arizona Agriculture: What the Latest USDA Census Reveals About Our Farms and Families
Three generations of the Caywood family work on their farm in Pinal County. Begun in 1930, the farm is currently a women-owned operation with the…
What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal,…
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