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How to eat a Mediterranean diet
By: Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The Mediterranean diet comes from the areas of Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and (southern) France. These…
Southwest Wedge Salad
By Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition student I love it when healthy meets simple and fast. I also love anything with a southwestern flair.…
Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms
by Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU nutrition student Before I first made these my husband told me that he didn’t know how he was going…
Happy Halloween
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Spooky Halloween Treats 5 Tips for Haunting Your House this Halloween How to Have a Healthier Halloween Host a…
5 tips to Avoiding Allergic Food Reactions
Written by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student It seems like there are more and more people with food allergies these days. According to…
The Switch Witch: How to maintain healthy habits during the season of tricks and treats.
By Kat Brown a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Who can resist the opportunity to dress your little one up in an adorable costume and parade…
9 Tips to get your kids to make healthy food choices
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cholesterol screening starting at the age of…
What’s in Season This October?
By: Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Happy October! The weather is starting to cool down and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s time…
Spooky Halloween Treats
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern As a kid one of my favorite holidays was Halloween. Every year my family would decorate the entire house…
I Can’t Believe It’s Butter!: Making your own butter is easier than you think!
By: Cecelia Wilken a recent ASU Nutrition Student I am a proprietor of making my own things. Maybe it’s because I’m stubborn, but I refuse…
Healthy Pumpkin Waffles
By: Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student When it’s autumn and you want something pumpkin spice for breakfast, but coffee isn’t it, try waffles!…
Effie’s Pumpkin Roll
By: Angela Bates, a recent ASU Nutrition Student Some recipes are more than a family favorite. Some recipes remind us of those who have passed…
Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student After putting all the work into your holiday dinner, whether you are hosting the whole party or…
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