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Category: Healthy Eating
Health is not just a Word
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When we think of a healthy person we typically think of a slimmer individual who eats salad and…
Supplements: The Pros and Cons
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student We all tend to take supplements losing weight, gaining muscle, or even to stay healthy. Is everything…
The Wonders of Lettuce
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Lettuce is a vegetable that has taken the back seat over the past few years. All the attention…
Fiber is your friend
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What is Fiber? Fiber forms the support structure of leaves, stems, and plants. It is the part…
Gluten Free is it for me?
By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever went food shopping and saw a gluten-free product, thought to yourself “oh this is healthier!”…
The Benefits of Electrolytes
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s summer and that means more and more time spent outside. Warmer weather brings about such happiness as…
Fill (Not Garnish) Your Plate with Green Onions
By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Green onions. Scallions. Spring onions. All interchangeable names for the delicious fresh green onion vegetable without the…
Fill Your Plate with Cantaloupe
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As mentioned on Fill Your Plate, Arizona ranks second in the production of Cantaloupe nationwide. This beautiful melon…
Carbohydrates and Diabetes: What You Should Know.
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that provides fuel for the body. They are broken down into…
Filling your Plate with Peas!
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student, Eat your peas! No, really! They’ve got fiber, antioxidants, and are packed with nutrients. You can find them…
Do You Have “Mushroom” in Your Life for Mushrooms?
By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student The mushroom is not just a fungus, a toad’s stool or found in fairytales, it is more…
10 Tips on Staying Sane and Healthy During a Recovery
By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Life happens. Broken bones, torn muscles, surgeries, any of that can happen without any warning. I can…
The Benefits of Protein
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered what the benefits of protein are? Your organs, tissues, muscles, and hormones consist of…
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What Nutrition Does Spinach Have: Unpacking Spinach’s Health Benefits and Arizona’s Agricultural Legacy
I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning.…
What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
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