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The History of Adding Sodium

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Sodium levels in food and the way a high daily intake of sodium affects our bodies has become a major topic in health and nutrition. Many people have reduced their use … Continue reading

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Eat Beans and Live Longer?

By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student   In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my vegan household, that means plenty of bean chili, lentil loafs, and legume soups. Until I … Continue reading

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B is for Breakfast

It shouldn’t be news that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yet many of us are still skipping breakfast.  So we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about why breakfast is so important since September … Continue reading

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My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier

Since the launch of My Plate, the USDA has released several tools aimed at helping Americans follow these recommendations and adopt healthier lifestyles.

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How Small Steps in Our Diet Can Reap Real Rewards

There is no question that the food we eat and the things we drink impact how much we weigh and how healthy we are.  While most of us know this, the choices we make every day would indicate otherwise.  The … Continue reading

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