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By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student Warm weather always seems right around the corner in Arizona even in the middle of winter. There’s one thing in our desert state we can’t get enough of- water! It’s really important to…

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student  Living in the desert, you are often asked, “Are you drinking enough water?” At a point we all might get sick of being asked this question, but the Arizona Department of Health…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The other day I was complaining of a slight headache. I’d been outside for a good chunk of the morning. Mom said, “Have you had any water lately?” The culprit turned out to…

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…

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…

In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. At the heart…

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…

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…

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…

Since Pinal, Maricopa and Yuma counties are gearing up for leafy greens season here in Arizona, it’s only appropriate that we should focus on the nutritional benefits of lettuce. In fact, in Arizona, Yuma is recognized as the “Winter Lettuce…

After years of evening gym sessions after work, long runs under the desert sun, and hiking Arizona’s rugged trails, I’ve realized something that changed the game for my fitness: your workout doesn’t start when you hit the gym—it begins in…