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By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   We have been told from a young age about the importance of calcium in our diets. And now, many pass that same knowledge from their parents to their own…

By Rebecca Rullo, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University   Periodic fasting has been around throughout history but has evolved into several types of fasting today. Ever since studies on animals have shown that restricted calorie intakes may…

By Kevin Dietmeyer, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University     When it comes to pumpkins and fall, Peanuts and pie come to mind.  I’m speaking, of course, of the great American classic Peanuts animation and pumpkin in…

By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student Becoming a nutrition communications student has introduced me to several wonderful diets and reasons to start eating healthier.  As a part of one particular class we had to choose a…

Nearly 15% of all couples fail to conceive within the first 12 months of attempting to become pregnant.    Part one of a four-part series.    By Mariely Lopez, A Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University   Oh, children,…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern If you are like me, drinking water is a chore; but here in Arizona, staying hydrated is pretty important. No matter how much I try, though, I just can’t seem to bring myself…

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student Children are growing up in a time where they are given more and more opportunity to play with different technological outlets. Certainly, it’s important for children to understand how to use technology…

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student   No matter who we are, where we have come from, or where we are going we all have one thing in common and that is we need food to survive. Some…

Regularly workout? Make milk your sports drink. Recent studies find milk can repair and replenish muscle tissue after exercise by replacing nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water. Arizona’s dairies serve up fresh milk daily.

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student As all areas of life get busier and busier, many Arizonans feel their energy levels waning. It can become hard to concentrate on tasks and individuals find themselves exhausted in the middle…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The other day I was complaining of a slight headache. I’d been outside for a good chunk of the morning. Mom said, “Have you had any water lately?” The culprit turned out to…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Sometimes it can be really hard to wake up in the morning. Even though you went to bed early and got eight hours of sleep, you still feel like you’ve been hit by…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The New Year has rolled around and many of us might be working on our New Year’s resolutions. Most people want to get healthier, whether that is by exercising more, eating healthier, or…