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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…
The Magical Fruit
By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student This fruit comes in all colors and shapes and can take many forms in different recipes. They are nutrient powerhouses with multiple health benefits from protecting your heart to…
Running on Pumpkin Power
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…
A Review of Quick and Nutritious Meals
By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student These days, it seems we find more and more to put on our plate, no pun intended, and we find less time to eat right. I know in my…
Pumpkin, this Season’s Superfood
By Lori Meszaros, ASU Nutrition Communication Student Pumpkins have always been known for their amazing ability to withstand carving and of course to make a pie, but now pumpkin is popping up everywhere. From Starbucks’ world famous Pumpkin Spice…
Of Hummus and Children
By Nathan Chambers, ASU Nutrition Student “Time for bed, please brush your teeth,” her mother will call from our bedroom down the hall. A brief hesitation and then, “It’s only 8:48. Yesterday you didn’t ask me to brush my teeth…
The Mediterranean Diet: Heart Healthy and Delicious
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…
Soup News
By Angela C Torrence, Recent ASU Nutrition Student The season for soup will soon be here. I am so excited to make new combinations of vegetables, broth, herbs and seasonings! There is nothing more satisfying than a great bowl…