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Instant Pot Winter Chicken and Rice Soup
By Jenifer Restuccio a recent ASU Nutrition Student This chicken soup recipe is a go-to for cold winter nights. Why do I say that? It’s…
Eating to Boost Immunity
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student My 5-year-old is currently fighting strep throat. We were talking about probiotics and eating healthy to help…
Fall Salad
By Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student If you’re looking for a fall salad that will not disappoint, look no further! The first…
How to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
By Kenda Hettinger, a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I grew up on microwave lasagna meals and Velveeta shells and cheese. I am not the only…
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…
Everything About Pumpkins
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A bit of Arizona history says that before Phoenix was officially named, locals used to call the…
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…
The Use of Food to Fight Cancer
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern For many, the word cancer doesn’t mean much until it touches your life, and when it does this simple…
The Nutritional Content of Canned Versus. Fresh Produce
By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that canned produce has a little bit of a bad reputation, but is that…
The Power of Garlic
By Morgan Crawford A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Garlic: It’s useful more than just for warding off vampires. In fact, it’s helpful for fighting viruses,…
Cowboy Caviar
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications intern Cowboy caviar is a party favorite in my family. This is a recipe that someone will always bring to…
Tips for Staying hydrated This Summer
By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications intern Temperatures are climbing here in Arizona and so is the amount of water you should be drinking. Living in…
The Vitamin Question: Should you be giving your children daily vitamins?
By: Cecelia Wilken a Recent ASU Nutrition Student My toddler is a picky eater. While my spouse and I work hard to put balanced meals…
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