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The Squeeze on Citrus
By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student 4 Ways One of Arizona’s Top Crops Benefits the Body In 1889, William J. Murphy planted an…
Why You Should Be Eating The Colors of the Rainbow
By Vanessa Evans, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The agricultural scene is thriving in Arizona, and we have access to some of the freshest produce…
Vermicomposting
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern This is number three of a three-part composting series. Vermicomposting is a different method of composting, thanks to the…
Ode to the Meal Delivery Kit
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student As a new mom, sometimes feeding myself a proper meal is low on my list of…
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Juicing fruits and vegetables is nothing new, in fact, it has been around since the 1930s. However,…
How to Eat Healthy in an Airport Part II: Plan Ahead
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student The airport experience can occasionally be the worst part of traveling. Sometimes you are powerless when it…
What’s in season? Eggplant
Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student When vegetables are in season, it usually means it’s very tasty and it’s cheap! This season, it’s eggplant!…
Eating healthy on a budget
By Alexandra Pettit Many think when on a budget you can’t eat healthy.Well they are very wrong. As a college student I am on a…
Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!
By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Why does this tree-like veggie get such a bad rap? From our own dining tables to…
The Humble Sweet Potato
By Morgan Crawford a recent ASU student Did you know that sweet potatoes are in season? Ah, the humble sweet potato. Such a simple…
Aunt T’s Enchiladas
By Alexandra Pettit, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In my family when we were having enchiladas you knew it was going to be a good time.…
The Blended Waffle Home
By Annily Hawks I am sure you have heard of the famous Waffle House restaurant, most recognizable by their yellow signs and welcoming atmosphere. I…
The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment
By Cecelia Wilken, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When was the last time you ate? Maybe a few hours ago? Can you recall what you had?…
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