Cinco de Mayo Recipes with a Healthy Twist
By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors writer Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates Mexican heritage, traditions and culture in both the...
Quick Bite: Broccoli
By Caitlyn Diimig AmesEats Flavors writer Broccoli is a great source of vitamin C and K. In just 1 cup the raw veggie you get 135 percent of your recommended...
Flavor Your Water the Natural Way
By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors writer Whether you are working up a sweat during an intense workout or sitting idly during a boring lecture, water is a refreshing...
Grill up a Sweet Potato Burger
By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors writer This grilling season put an unusual, yet delicious spin on the traditional American burger. For all vegetarians, vegans...
Quinoa: Super Seed
By Amy Kreber AmesEats Flavors writer Quinoa [KEEN-wah] is frequently referred to as a grain, but is actually a seed that has been around for over 6,000 years. “Quinoa...
Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe
By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors writer A favorite among many Americans, the Shamrock McCafé Shake is one of the most popular items McDonald’s sells for St....
Quick Bite: Crash Diets
By Caitlyn Diimig AmesEats Flavors writer Spring Break often means exposing ones swimsuit body, which for some, might bring about feelings of insecurity. These...
Quick Bite: Nutrition in Dining Halls
By Ashley Moyna AmesEats Flavors writer ISU Dining offers NetNutrition, an online website developed to help students track calorie and nutrient values of foods...
Hummus Goes Sweet
By Ashley Moyna AmesEats Flavors writer Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, one thing is for sure this bean makes a great addition to any meal plan. Chickpeas...
Quick Bite: Soy Nutrition
By Amy Kreber AmesEats Flavors writer Now-a-days soy is popping up all over the grocery store. Many types of food alternatives can be made with soy, such as bacon,...