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Category: Healthy Eating
The Excellence of the Egg
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have we underestimated the true power the egg has to offer? I fear the excellence of the egg…
Save Time and Stay Organized with Menu Planning!
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student The first step can be the hardest hurdle. Instead of a chore, menu planning can be an opportunity…
Rutabagas Are in Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of the rutabaga? It’s a lesser-known root vegetable, but it deserves recognition for all…
It’s Broccoli Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s December and they say, “Tis the season!” But, not only is it the season of giving. It’s…
Slow Down on the Sugar During the Holidays
By Sandra L. Levitt, MD of Innovative Primary Care in Gilbert It’s officially holiday season and that means sweet treats are plentiful – from office…
For Quick and Simple try Hummus with Ground Beef
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I find this dish very filling and you can make it a main dish with falafel to go…
Do You Have a Buddy Chef in Your Midst?
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Some households can find preparing meals and cooking to be a chore. In most cases one member of…
Have You Loved on Your Legumes Lately?
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Legumes are seeds or fruit of plants in the Fabaceae family. Common legumes are beans, lentils, and peas.…
Coffee Can Wake Up More than Just Your Brain
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I was recently on my Facebook browsing around and scrolling through my newsfeed. I came across an article…
Get Organized
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Convenience often drives decisions, especially when it comes to what to eat. Imagine those days where you get…
Edible Flower Power
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever walked past a flower garden of beautiful red roses and just wanted to eat them?…
Are Carbohydrates Linked to Cancer In Any Way?
By Jessica Bombace, ASU Nutrition Student Cancer has affected all of us either indirectly or directly sometime in our lives. I always wondered if any food…
Adrift in the Dark Ocean: Reducing Depressive Symptoms
By Amanda Van Dall, Asu Nutrition Student Chronic depression is the invisible monster we fail to acknowledge as a serious threat. Contrary to the traditional…
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