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Benefits of Flaxseed
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Flaxseed has several benefits, and it is easy to incorporate into the food you eat every day.…
Coconut Oil: Good for Your Hair, Not for Your Heart
BY Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Coconut oil has become the answer to what ails you. Dry hair? Put coconut oil on it!…
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…
Have You Loved on Your Legumes Lately?
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Legumes are seeds or fruit of plants in the Fabaceae family. Common legumes are beans, lentils, and peas.…
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…
How to Use Food to Manage Your Cholesterol
You can help to manage your cholesterol levels by eating these simple foods (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you are looking for ways to lower your…
4 Foods that Help Fight Cholesterol
Try grilling salmon for some healthy, low cholesterol cooking (photo credit: BigStockPhotos.com) Heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is the leading cause…
The Incredible, Edible Egg
If you are a child of the 1970’s, the title of this post likely conjures up a childhood memory or two. The catchy jingle used…
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