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Kittens, Peppers, and Daughters: A Simple Salad
By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student For Christmas last year we got two kittens. If you’ve ever adopted a new pet, you…
The Japanese Pumpkin
By Kat Brown, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student With fall creeping up around the corner, and hopefully double digit temperatures, it’s about to be…
Butternut Squash Soup
By Lori Meszaros, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Living in Australia for a number of years is where I discovered my love for pumpkin soup.…
Top 20 Ways to Cook Okra
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern I already know what you’re thinking. When you are trying to whip up a quick lunch or dinner…
Introducing Babies to Solid Foods
By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student When a baby is born its mother is able to provide for all of his or her…
Body Breakdown: How We Process Nutrients
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student The calories that your body doesn’t use right away for energy are either disposed of as…
Don’t Lose Sleep over the Nightshade Family of Plants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The Nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae) includes many fruits and vegetables that you may be familiar with, and…
New Recipe: Creamy Pesto Chicken
By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Are you known for a particular dish? Where anyone who comes over or invites you to…
Learn a Little bit About Cabbage
By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable, has only 20 calories per half cup, and though it is light on…
Bananas about Bananas
By Tim Nordberg, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Everyone knows that bananas are a delicious way to start the day and that they contain…
Let Fill Your Plate Fill Your Plate
By Ashley TenBrink, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student I have a question for you. Are you interested in buying ‘real food’, from ‘real…
7 of Arizona’s Best Picks
By Kevann Jordan, ASU Communication Nutrition Student According to the Arizona Farm Bureau and the United States Department of Agriculture, the following seven nutritional gems…
Remember, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Should be Half of your Plate!
By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student We often plan meals around meats and bread, but fruits and vegetables should make up about half…
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