Monthly Archives: December 2016
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 of our plates, according to the USDA. When our diet is feeling unbalanced, we just … Continue reading
Sort of Eggplant Parmesan
By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communication Student Today I’d like to celebrate a childhood favorite of mine, eggplant parmesan. Growing up in Northern New Jersey Italian food is a staple and at home, it was made on … Continue reading
Why Nutrient Deficiency is Less Likely When Eating Seasonally
By Rebecca Rullo, A Nutrition Communication Student at Arizona State University Many of us understand that fruits and vegetables are important for optimal health, but we may not understand how they are related to the seasons of the year. We … Continue reading