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Fall’s Foods: And Why They Are Good For You!
By Kennadee Riggs, Communications Intern Have you ever wondered if there were any healthy advantages to eating a slice of pumpkin pie? Here is…
The Power of Garlic
By Morgan Crawford A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Garlic: It’s useful more than just for warding off vampires. In fact, it’s helpful for fighting viruses,…
You are When You Eat
By: Erin Wyatt a recent ASU Nutrition Student Do people really eat midnight snacks? I cannot stay awake that late so I cannot…
Do You Know Chia?
Less than a decade ago when you heard the word “chia,” you probably didn’t think about it as a food. It probably made you think…
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream While Celebrating National Ice Cream Day
According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of…
15 Fun Facts about Food
Look no further to find out about these fun facts about food (photo credit:BigStockPhoto.com) Most of us eat every day with only nutrition or sustenance…
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people talk about peppers, they are referring to the hot,…
Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs! Fun Hot Dog Trivia for National Hot Dog Month
This year the average American will eat 60 hot dogs. Some will smother them in ketchup and mustard; others will drown them in chili and…
Fun Facts About Bacon
Bacon is one of those foods that, once you hear the sizzling coming from the kitchen, your mouth starts watering in hungry anticipation. Whether you…
Interesting Facts about the Hot Dog!!
July is time to celebrate the American favorite; the hot dog!! While hot dogs are available and yummy to eat year-round, it was in 1957…
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