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Could A Healthy Lifestyle Include Fasting?
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10.17.2016

Could A Healthy Lifestyle Include Fasting?

By Rebecca Rullo, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University   Periodic fasting has been around throughout history but has evolved into several types…

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Running on Pumpkin Power
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10.14.2016

Running on Pumpkin Power

By Kevin Dietmeyer, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University     When it comes to pumpkins and fall, Peanuts and pie come to…

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A Review of Quick and Nutritious Meals
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10.12.2016

A Review of Quick and Nutritious Meals

By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   These days, it seems we find more and more to put on our plate,…

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Pumpkin, this Season’s Superfood
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10.10.2016

Pumpkin, this Season’s Superfood

By Lori Meszaros, ASU Nutrition Communication Student   Pumpkins have always been known for their amazing ability to withstand carving and of course to make…

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What to Consume When the Flu Comes On
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10.05.2016

What to Consume When the Flu Comes On

By Katrina Aceret, an ASU Nutrition Communication Student Flu season is upon us. Hopefully, you won’t catch the flu this season.  But, if you do,…

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To Coffee Or Not To Coffee: Why you Should Postpone your cup of Joe in the Mornings
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09.30.2016

To Coffee Or Not To Coffee: Why you Should Postpone your cup of Joe in the Mornings

By Jacob Gerdes, a recent Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student Each morning I used to wake up in a fog, stumbling around my room like…

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Eat Your Grains
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09.21.2016

Eat Your Grains

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This is the third installment of a series Part 1: Eat Your Veggies Part 2: Eat Your Fruits…

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Of Hummus and Children
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09.19.2016

Of Hummus and Children

By Nathan Chambers, ASU Nutrition Student “Time for bed, please brush your teeth,” her mother will call from our bedroom down the hall. A brief…

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09.14.2016

Eat Your Veggies!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This is the first installment in a series It can be hard to fit vegetables in your diet,…

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What are We Missing?
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09.12.2016

What are We Missing?

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student The average American diet is deficient in lots of vitamins and minerals, even though it’s dense in…

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Easy Steps to Keeping Produce Fresher
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09.09.2016

Easy Steps to Keeping Produce Fresher

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student In the United States, 30 to 40 percent of the food supply is wasted, equaling more than…

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Top 5 Grocery Tips
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09.07.2016

Top 5 Grocery Tips

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student If you’re like me, food shopping might not be your favorite thing to do. This is especially…

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Keep it Cool in the Kitchen
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09.05.2016

Keep it Cool in the Kitchen

By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you found yourself sweating before dinner was finished? Yikes! Preparing a well-balanced meal sounds unappealing in the…

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