Category Archives: Fruit

The Nutritional Content of Canned Versus. Fresh Produce

By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that canned produce has a little bit of a bad reputation, but is that reputation based in fact or fiction? We’ve all heard that cooking vegetables takes out some … Continue reading

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“Safe Snacking” Healthy Snacks for Kids

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Snacking can be a risky game when it comes to your kids. Finding healthy snacks that they want to eat can be a battle in itself. They want the sugar filled, empty carb snacks … Continue reading

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Electrolytes: What and Why?

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student We all know electrolytes are important and that they do something for us, but their exact function and importance is little known. More than just what can be found in a bottle … Continue reading

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6 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Feel Body-Positive and Develop Good Diet Habits

By: Cecelia Wilken a recent ASU Nutrition Student It is well-known that media and societal norms place unrealistic expectations on how we look, what we should eat, and who we should compare ourselves too. You can see it in TV … Continue reading

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Why You Should Be Eating The Colors of the Rainbow

By Vanessa Evans, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The agricultural scene is thriving in Arizona, and we have access to some of the freshest produce year round. Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new things! I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading

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