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By Gabrielle Hungate a recent ASU Nutrition Student With the world experiencing a pandemic, unlike anything we have ever seen in our lifetime, many people are focusing more on their immune system than they ever have before. Many people around…

By Eric LeClair, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student    Part two in a series.   Read part ONE.    Recently I had the opportunity to interview and write about the hardships and triumphs of multiple single moms who ran…

By Eric LeClair, ASU Communication Nutrition Student Part 1 of a Series We have all made the excuse that we’re just “too busy” when talking about changing our diet and exercise habits. Single moms might find themselves saying this often…

By Nathan Chambers, Recent ASU Nutrition Student  With an ever-aging population, more and more time is being spent studying diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. We know that an unhealthy diet can worsen, or even encourage the formation of these neurological…

For a long time, potatoes were one of those foods I wasn’t quite sure about when it came to my fitness goals. I knew they were a source of carbohydrates, but like a lot of people, I’d heard that potatoes…

When I first started paying attention to nutrition for my fitness goals, I focused mostly on protein and carbs. Protein for muscle. Carbs for energy. Simple, right? But the more I learned, the more I realized I was overlooking another…

Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal, while others avoid it because they’ve heard carbohydrates are the enemy. I used to fall…

I’ve experienced it more times than I can count. There are days when I wake up feeling energized, focused, and ready to take on whatever the day throws at me. My workouts feel strong, my mind is clear, and everything…

There’s a moment every athlete knows, the point in a workout where everything either clicks, or crashes. Your legs feel strong, your breathing is controlled, and you’re locked in. Or, on the flip side, you feel drained, sluggish, and like…

Regularly workout? Make milk your sports drink. Studies find milk can repair and replenish muscle tissue after exercise faster by replacing nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water.  

When I started my fitness journey about four years ago, I wasn’t chasing a perfect physique or trying to become a fitness expert. I simply wanted more energy and more confidence.  At the time, I often felt tired and not as confident as…

Watermelon is often dismissed as “just water and sugar,” a fruit people enjoy casually without giving much thought to its nutritional value. It makes a predictable appearance at summer barbecues, poolside coolers, and family picnics, offering a quick, refreshing bite…

Cycling is a sport built on rhythm, the turning of your pedals, the cadence of your breath, and the flow of your energy as the miles unfold. Whether you’re training for Arizona’s El Tour de Tucson, riding for fitness, or…