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Filling Your Plate with Ginger

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As a common addition to juices and smoothies, ginger has been on a rise in popularity. My mother used to tell me that artists in the Philippines would eat ginger to help them … Continue reading

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Fill (Not Garnish) Your Plate with Green Onions

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Green onions. Scallions. Spring onions. All interchangeable names for the delicious fresh green onion vegetable without the overwhelming punch. The colorful green stalks that are perfect for garnish. But have you ever … Continue reading

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Carbohydrates and Diabetes: What You Should Know.

By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that provides fuel for the body. They are broken down into glucose in the body and are a big part in controlling your body’s blood glucose … Continue reading

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Ketogenic Diet and Blood Pressure

By recent ASU nutrition student Alysia Nelson Part of an ongoing series of articles on the Ketogenic Diet   Blood pressure is an indicator of how healthy our arteries and heart are. Understanding a blood pressure reading gives us an … Continue reading

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