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Convince Your Kiddos to Eat More Fiber
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent ASU Nutrition Student “I can’t get my kids to stop eating fiber,” said no one ever. As adults, so often you hear, “I eat plenty of protein,” or “I make sure to watch my carbs late…
Everything You Ever wanted to know about Fiber
By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student Part 1: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Cholesterol On average, American adults only eat about 15 grams of fiber a day, when women need 25 grams and men need 38 grams.…
Arizona Pecans will Put More Fiber in Your Diet
Arizona Pecans: Need more fiber in your diet? Eat Arizona Pecans! A one-ounce serving provides 10% of the Daily Recommended Intake for fiber. Our family, the Waldens, produce thousands of tons of pecan nuts each year.
The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff June 7-8, 2013
The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff will be held June 7 & 8, 2013 at the Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff, Arizona. Sponsors will be entitled to: be named in advertising, radio, brochures, website, etc., and receive a discount for any…
Cotton is not the only Fiber grown in Arizona
Alpaca and Llama Producer Puts Herself On The Map Located 150 miles north of Phoenix, the small town of Ash Fork, AZ, may not seem to have much to offer. But despite its population barely over 500 and just a…
How Much Cotton Does Arizona Produce? Well, It Depends
We love answering questions about Arizona cotton and why we grow this amazing fiber in our desert environment. The most recent question, “How much cotton does Arizona produce?” Here’s current figures, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).…
How Nutrition Affects Mental Health: Key Nutrients
What if your daily mood, focus, and stress levels were shaped not just by your thoughts, but by what you eat? For years, mental health has been treated as something separate from physical health. Yet, emerging research suggests that the…
Best Nutrition for Muscle Gain: Plus A Simple 3-Day Budget Meal Plan
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…
What Nutrition Does Celery Have: The Game Day Crunch That Quietly Pulls Its Weight
There are two kinds of people on game day. The ones who sprint to the wings like it’s the opening kickoff and build a mountain of nachos that defies gravity. And then there’s me. I’m the guy who strategically stacks…
What Nutrition Does Watermelon Have: More Than Just Refreshing
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…
What Nutrition Does Cabbage Have? Exploring the Benefits and Arizona’s Winter Bounty
Recently, I feasted on fresh fish tacos and the veggie packed in between the flour tortilla was fresh cabbage. This got me to thinking about all the health benefits of cabbage. Periodically, we get questions about Arizona’s fresh cabbage production,…
Training for Life’s Marathon: Fuel to Move, How Smart Nutrition Powers Everyone
This November, Tempe will once again become a stage for grit, perseverance, and pure human willpower as athletes dive into the waters, mount their bikes, and hit the pavement for Ironman Arizona, a grueling 140.6-mile test of strength, stamina, and…
What Nutrition Does Spinach Have: Unpacking Spinach’s Health Benefits and Arizona’s Agricultural Legacy
I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning. As a result, it’s become a staple in my diet. Recently, a friend asked me…