Tag Archives: food
Is Your Diet Causing Tooth Decay?
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that we could all use a little more brushing and flossing. We are admonished nearly every time we visit the dentist. But what we are rarely told is why this … Continue reading
Filing Your Plate with Radishes!
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Radishes have been in the shadows! Okay, not really. They actually grow in the sunlight and love sandy soils. It’s a cruciferous vegetable that’s family to kale and packs some serious health benefits. … Continue reading
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and create more free radicals. Some common vitamins, like vitamin C and E, counteract the free … Continue reading
All About the Pork
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork has always been referred to as the “other white meat” but it may be surprising to know it’s actually red meat. Any animal with cloven hooves is labeled red meat. So, where … Continue reading
The Connection Between Childhood Obesity and Chronic Diseases
By Jessica Bombase, Recent ASU Nutrition Student 1 in 5 “school-aged” children are obese, according to the CDC. This statistic really scares me. This is one too many children being overweight and unhealthy in the early stage of life. In … Continue reading