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Obesity and Pregnancy
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Most healthy woman expect their pregnancies will proceed normally and they will go home with a happy and healthy baby. However, this is not the case for all women due to…
Quick and Easy Applesauce
By Emily Carver, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes thinking about making something I normally buy at the grocery store seems daunting. Making applesauce seemed daunting. Prior to making it, I thought there were several…
Crazy for Cantaloupe
By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student As mentioned previously 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…
Grab the Quinoa! Ancient Grains are Making a Comeback
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student What are ancient grains? Ever since it became cool to eat carb-less diets grains have been getting a bad rap. Recently, there has been a rise in gluten-free options while people…
A New Spin on Spinach
By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Malabar Spinach March is almost over which means many of Arizona’s delicious produce options are coming into season, especially spinach. Spinach loves the cooler temperatures of spring and for those of…
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student If you are a person who is concerned with health and eating a disease-preventative diet, you have probably heard the terms ‘free radical’ and ‘antioxidant.’ Maybe you’ve even heard the term…
400% of Vitamin A the Kids Will Love
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Raising healthy children is no easy task, and when it comes to their food choices it can be even tougher to make sure that they aren’t missing any key vitamins and…
Homemade Black Bean Soup
By Lori Meszaros, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Growing up in Arizona, Mexican food was part of my daily diet, but I never really cared for beans. As my tastebuds have matured, however, I can’t seem to get enough!…
Crazy About Carrots
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Did you know that carrots are in season from October to May in Arizona? So why don’t I know more people who cook with them? In my opinion, carrots are underrated. We all…
Let’s Talk about Skipping Breakfast
By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Personally, I do not understand how people can skip breakfast; I’m starving if I don’t eat by 8! But I know that a huge portion of the population does skip the…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Omega 3 Fatty Acids
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Part 1: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Cholesterol Part 2: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Fiber Fats often get a bad rap, but they’re actually really vital for our…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Cholesterol…
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that plays a role in making hormones, and keeping your brain and skin healthy. It’s needed for digestion and cell membranes. It’s essential in your…
Remember, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Should be Half of your Plate!
By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student We often plan meals around meats and bread, but fruits and vegetables should make up about half of our plates, according to the USDA. When our diet is feeling unbalanced, we just…