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What the National School Lunch Program Provides
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08.05.2019

What the National School Lunch Program Provides

By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student For children, the cafeteria is a social setting with a break from classwork and a chance to…

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Filling Arizona’s Food Deserts With Good Food
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05.20.2019

Filling Arizona’s Food Deserts With Good Food

By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student The state of Arizona has a huge problem with hunger among its citizens. Approximately 17.8% of the…

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Why You Should Honor Your Cravings
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05.15.2019

Why You Should Honor Your Cravings

By Vanessa Evans a recent ASU Student   Imagine you finish a long hard day of work and all you want is tacos, or cake,…

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How to Avoid Food Poisoning at Home
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03.22.2019

How to Avoid Food Poisoning at Home

By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student When we sit down at the kitchen table for dinner, ready to dive into our meal, food…

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Fermented Foods for Your Gut Health
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02.06.2019

Fermented Foods for Your Gut Health

By Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Over the last few years, fermented foods were all the rage and are still growing. From the…

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A History of Food Additives
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01.30.2019

A History of Food Additives

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Many times in history, feeding masses with little to no money was an issue. Other times, food…

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Aunt T’s Enchiladas
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01.14.2019

Aunt T’s Enchiladas

By Alexandra Pettit, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In my family when we were having enchiladas you knew it was going to be a good time.…

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The Blended Waffle Home
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01.11.2019

The Blended Waffle Home

By Annily Hawks I am sure you have heard of the famous Waffle House restaurant, most recognizable by their yellow signs and welcoming atmosphere. I…

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The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment
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01.09.2019

The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment

By Cecelia Wilken, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When was the last time you ate? Maybe a few hours ago? Can you recall what you had?…

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Prosciutto & Fig Sandwich
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01.04.2019

Prosciutto & Fig Sandwich

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sandwiches are a lifesaver. They’re usually quick and easy, customizable, and can be as simple as a PB&J…

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Food Styling: to Help your Picky Toddler Eat More Healthy
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01.02.2019

Food Styling: to Help your Picky Toddler Eat More Healthy

By Erika Barrera, University of Arizona ISPP dietetic intern Are you having trouble finding ways to have your toddler eat healthy? Well, food styling may…

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Fill Your Plate With… Rhubarb!
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12.26.2018

Fill Your Plate With… Rhubarb!

By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student   So, you’re wondering what rhubarb even tastes like, let alone what to do with it! I am…

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What is Winter Blues and How to Fight It with Foods Rich in Serotonin
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12.21.2018

What is Winter Blues and How to Fight It with Foods Rich in Serotonin

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   As winter is in full gear, and still dark and chilly outside. Does the cold, dark weather…

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