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Natures Medicine
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03.25.2019

Natures Medicine

By Alexandra Pettit Not only is it a delicious spice but it has been praised for its medicinal uses for thousands of years: Cinnamon. Ceylon…

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What’s in season? Eggplant
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03.08.2019

What’s in season? Eggplant

Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student When vegetables are in season, it usually means it’s very tasty and it’s cheap! This season, it’s eggplant!…

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4 Easy Ways to Get More Fiber
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03.03.2019

4 Easy Ways to Get More Fiber

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Fiber is a very important carbohydrate. Normally, carbohydrates are broken down by the body to be used…

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The Mighty Chickpea
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03.01.2019

The Mighty Chickpea

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I stumbled upon this recipe several years ago while scrolling through Pinterest. I wanted something that was…

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Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!
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02.20.2019

Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Why does this tree-like veggie get such a bad rap? From our own dining tables to…

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Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart
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02.13.2019

Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart

By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate the love in our hearts. We do this with cards, flowers,…

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Nutrition for the Life Cycle Series – Nutrition During School-Age Years
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04.16.2018

Nutrition for the Life Cycle Series – Nutrition During School-Age Years

By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This is part five of a five-part series on nutrition within the lifecycle. Read part one, part two,…

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15 Meal Planning Guidelines For Your Preschooler
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03.26.2018

15 Meal Planning Guidelines For Your Preschooler

By Alise Robers, Recent ASU Nutrition Student  Getting little ones to try new foods, or eat what you put in front of them can be…

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Jamming Out While Working Out
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03.23.2018

Jamming Out While Working Out

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Who doesn’t love music? Music has the power to affect people in ways they don’t even know. Have…

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Carrots Are Marching into Season!
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03.07.2018

Carrots Are Marching into Season!

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s finally March and spring is quickly approaching. A lot of wonderful produce has come into season this…

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Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
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02.23.2018

Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and…

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Fill Your Plate with Watermelon
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02.14.2018

Fill Your Plate with Watermelon

By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation.…

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Ginger-Mushroom Spring Rolls
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02.07.2018

Ginger-Mushroom Spring Rolls

By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Spring is around the corner. Okay, in Arizona it’s already here. When I think of spring I think…

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