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Category: Healthy Eating
Filling Your Cup with Matcha Green Tea
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student My first experience with matcha was probably the same as many others: matcha ice cream.…
Bananas about Bananas
By Tim Nordberg, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Everyone knows that bananas are a delicious way to start the day and that they contain…
5 Ways to Naturally Relieve Cold & Flu Discomfort
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Fevers, fatigue, runny noses, coughing, and sore throats are symptoms we are all too familiar with.…
You Can Stop Overeating Today
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Do you know how many calories you consumed today? What about yesterday? Can you tell…
Asparagus – White v. Green, is there a Difference?
By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Asparagus in the United States is best known for its vibrant green color. You can find…
Avoiding The Deadly Quartet
By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Insulin resistance, an excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, even eating a large amount…
Quick and Easy Rice & Beans
By Cameron Saylor, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student As a college student, my time can be very limited. Thus, I sometimes forget to…
Is Alcohol Good for the Body?
By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona Sate University Nutrition Student Whether alcohol is good for the body has been a highly-debated topic. It’s been said that…
Obesity and Pregnancy
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Most healthy woman expect their pregnancies will proceed normally and they will go home with a…
Fill Your Plate with Steak
By Sarah LeVesque, Arizona State University Nutrition Student For me, steak has always been consumed during special occasions or after a hard workout. But it’s…
A Message to Moms: Don’t Fear the Fear Tactics in Marketing
By Amber Morin, Arizona Farm Bureau Field Manager and southern Arizona rancher Hi, moms! In agriculture, we are moms too and we care about you.…
Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?
By Tim Nordberg, Arizona State University Nutrition Student There seems to be a new fad diet every year. For a while, everyone seemed to be…
Quick and Easy Applesauce
By Emily Carver, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes thinking about making something I normally buy at the grocery store…
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