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...
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,...
Quick Bite: Heart Health
By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors writer A simple Valentine’s Day of dark chococlate and a glass of red wine can be romantic as well as healthy. One to two...
Let’s get Nutty
By Ashley Moyna AmesEats Flavors writer From peanut butter to Nutella, nut butters are a common pantry staple for many college students. They are cheap,...
Quick Bites: Health Benefits of Nuts
By Caitlyn Diimig AmesEats Flavors writer Nuts and nut butters are an excellent way to incorporate healthy fats into the diet. They contain heart-healthy...
No Meat Protein
By Claire Voss AmesEats Flavors writer The first question that vegetarians or vegans are often asked is, “How are you going to consume enough protein?”...
Banana Ice Cream
By Katie Squires AmesEats Flavors Writer There is a wide spectrum of flavors that exist in the ice cream world and it seems like they are getting farther and farther...
Antioxidants reduce risk for disease
By Caitlyn Diimig AmesEats Flavors Writer It’s common sense that eating fruits and vegetables is healthy, but eating foods high in antioxidants may have...
The Health Benefits of the Acai Berry
By Kelsey Schirm AmesEats Flavors Writer The Acai Berry is an amazing fruit with so many health benefits. Acai berries are rich in anthocyanins which are compounds...
A Healthy Look at Soy Milk
By Justine Mattiussi AmesEats Flavors Writer Would you ever consider switching from traditional cow’s milk to soy milk? There are some nutritional advantages...