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Category: In the Kitchen

My Kid Won’t Eat That
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06.15.2016

My Kid Won’t Eat That

By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student We all want our kids to eat their fruits and vegetables and grow up strong and healthy, but why…

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What makes a grain whole?
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06.13.2016

What makes a grain whole?

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  You hear it all the time: eat whole grain. But, what is it really? A whole grain…

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06.10.2016

Veggie Chili Recipe

By Mariely Lopez, a Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University   Brace yourselves because the recipe that I am about to share with you…

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The History of Adding Sodium
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05.13.2016

The History of Adding Sodium

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Sodium levels in food and the way a high daily intake of sodium affects our bodies…

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3 Liquid Sweeteners You Need to Know More About
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05.06.2016

3 Liquid Sweeteners You Need to Know More About

By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   I was about to put honey in my tea when I realized agave nectar might have a…

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Which is better: Fresh, frozen, or canned?
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05.04.2016

Which is better: Fresh, frozen, or canned?

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  When it comes to fruits and vegetables, eating them in almost any form is a great thing…

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Yes, I Eat My Calcium
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05.02.2016

Yes, I Eat My Calcium

By Angela C Torrence, RDH, ASU Nutrition Student In more recent years, calcium has come up in the media as a mineral lacking in the…

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Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour
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04.27.2016

Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   For those sensitive to this duel protein, gluten has become a feared substance around the country…

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Let’s Cook with Lemons
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04.25.2016

Let’s Cook with Lemons

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Lemons are one of the many tasty fruits in season in spring. A favorite of Arizonans, the lemon…

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Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating
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04.19.2016

Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student   No matter who we are, where we have come from, or where we are going we…

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11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast
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04.18.2016

11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Sometimes skipping breakfast seems like an easy way to cut calories or get some extra sleep, but…

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Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better
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04.15.2016

Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better

By Veronica De Lira, ASU Nutritionist Student   Get to Know Cardamom  I love spices! And, it’s fun to learn about them. First up is…

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Eat Beans and Live Longer?
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04.11.2016

Eat Beans and Live Longer?

By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student   In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my…

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