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Fill your Plate: Hidden veggies and fun snack for kids
By Sandra J., Dietetic Intern at the University of Arizona Making meals and snacks that your kids will eat and like can be challenging. As busy parents, making creative meals may sound impossible. So Much so, that parents will settle…
Fill Your Plate With… Rhubarb!
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student So, you’re wondering what rhubarb even tastes like, let alone what to do with it! I am here to provide all the information you could ever need about this brightly colored stalky…
Start your Own Herb Garden
By Victoria Gabrielle Bravo, University of Arizona ISPP dietetic intern Starting an herb garden in your own home is easier than once thought. Having fresh herbs to use will greatly improve the health and taste of all dishes. Using…
5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
By Angela Bates, Current ASU Nutrition Student With flu season upon us, it’s a great time to check in on your health, specifically your immunity. The immune system has different kinds of cells to destroy microbes ranging from bacteria to…
An Apple a Day…
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Apples are one of the absolute favorite fruits. They are super versatile, full of antioxidants, and are a delicious addition to baked goods or as a healthy snack. This fruit has a long,…
Out of Sports Drinks? Grab a Banana!
By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Studies find that a banana is just as beneficial as a sports beverage Growing up, you’ve probably been given Gatorade or some type of electrolyte-recovering beverage for energy and endurance when you…
Filling Your Plate with Garlic
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Okay, maybe don’t fill your entire plate with it, but think about adding it to your diet. Garlic is a nutrient-packed, pungent, and beneficial addition to many dishes. The flavor and aroma of…
Filling Your Plate With Beets
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Beta vulgaris! Almost sounds like a spell in a whimsical film on sorcerers. But it won’t make beets appear on your plate. If it did, you’d be filling your plate with vital nutrients…
The Wonders of Lettuce
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Lettuce is a vegetable that has taken the back seat over the past few years. All the attention has been on kale and its amazing nutritional contents. While kale does have great nutritional…
The Benefits of Electrolytes
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s summer and that means more and more time spent outside. Warmer weather brings about such happiness as children flood the parks, local swimming pools, and sports arenas. With extra playtime in the…
Fill Your Plate with Cantaloupe
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As mentioned on Fill Your Plate, Arizona ranks second in the production of Cantaloupe nationwide. This beautiful melon is grown both in the spring and in the fall. With spring here, let’s talk…
Carbohydrates and Diabetes: What You Should Know.
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that provides fuel for the body. They are broken down into glucose in the body and are a big part in controlling your body’s blood glucose…
Filling your Plate with Peas!
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student, Eat your peas! No, really! They’ve got fiber, antioxidants, and are packed with nutrients. You can find them in your fried rice, in baby food all mashed up, and as a side dish…