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Category: Healthy Eating
Children vs. Vegetables: Tips for Handling your Picky Eater.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student “You’re not leaving that spot until you eat everything on your plate.” This was a common…
All Things Thanksgiving
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Alright, I have to admit it… I am obsessed with Thanksgiving. How could anyone not absolutely love a…
Now You’re Talking Turkey! Tips for Taking your Turkey to the Next Level.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student The holidays are approaching fast, and if you are like me, you’ve been planning your Thanksgiving meal for…
Re-vamp your Family’s Sweet Potato Casserole
By Jessica Brick, Current U of A Dietetic Intern Holiday time is here, which means its time to get ready for family gatherings! Nothing…
Making Tamales: The Beginnings of a Holiday Family Tradition
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student One of the tell-tell signs that the holidays are approaching in Central Phoenix are tamales. I have vague…
3 Easy Ways to Stop those Dreaded IBS Symptoms
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student If you aren’t dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it’s likely you know someone who is. It…
Chocolate on the Brain?
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I’m craving…….fill in the blank with whatever salty, sweet, crunchy snack that you crave the most. It…
Fill Your Plate With Cauliflower!
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Let’s talk about yet another cruciferous vegetable that Arizona produces plenty of, cauliflower. Most people overlook cauliflower because…
Carving Pumpkins? Bake Those Seeds!
By, Steven Grunner, Current ASU Nutrition Student Pumpkin seeds are extremely beneficial to the body and yet so many people are throwing them out…
An Apple a Day…
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Apples are one of the absolute favorite fruits. They are super versatile, full of antioxidants, and are a…
Folate vs Folic Acid: How They Affect Women with MTHFR
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Folate is best known for its role in reducing the risk of a baby in utero from getting…
Cooking with Toddlers: Tips and tricks for including your youngster in the kitchen.
By Cecelia Wilken, Current ASU Nutrition Student I love cooking and I love food. From baking bread to smoking meats, there is no ingredient or…
Syrian Dish
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever had Middle Eastern cuisine before? Each country in the Middle East serves the same dish…
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