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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
[caption id="attachment_11259" align="alignright" width="300"] Look no further to find out about these fun facts about food (photo credit:BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Most of us eat every day with…
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Bell Peppers
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know the differences between types of bell peppers? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When most people talk about peppers, they are…
Hot Dogs! Get Your Hot Dogs! Fun Hot Dog Trivia for National Hot Dog Month
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] This year the average American will eat 60 hot dogs. Some will smother them in ketchup and mustard;…
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!! [caption id=”attachment_722″ align=”alignright” width=”270″ caption=”The current world record holder for the world's longest hot…
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