Colleen Alexander, MA - Author - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/author/calexander/ Food. Science. Health. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:04:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Sweet Potato Tofu Buddha Bowl https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/sweet-potato-tofu-buddha-bowl/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:09:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=39694 This crowd-pleasing salad buddha bowl strikes a great balance between a wide variety of vibrant flavors. The peppery freshness of the arugula pairs wonderfully with the smoothness of the avocado. Add to that the heartiness of the sweet potato and a healthy scoop of quinoa, and it’s quite filling too!

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Written by Colleen Alexander, MA.

]]> Karen Washington: How Food Shapes Our Communities https://nutritionstudies.org/karen-washington-how-food-shapes-our-communities/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:51:27 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=39755 Colleen Alexander sat down with Karen Washington to hear her perspective on how food shapes neighborhoods and communities, either for the better or worse.

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]]> Tortilla Bean Casserole https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/tortilla-bean-casserole/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:55:30 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=39246 This casserole is deliciously layered with beans, tomatoes, carrots, and onions between fluffy tortillas. It’s the perfect dish for a crowd or for having leftovers throughout the week.

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Written by Colleen Alexander, MA.

]]> Regenerative Grazing: Not As Sustainable As We Think https://nutritionstudies.org/regenerative-grazing-not-as-sustainable-as-we-think/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:44 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=39204 Regenerative grazing might sound like an upgrade from conventional agriculture, but is it sustainable? Do its benefits outweigh the concerns?

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Written by Colleen Alexander, MA.

]]> Book Review: I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took On the Fast Food Giants and Won https://nutritionstudies.org/book-review-i-am-not-a-tractor-how-florida-farmworkers-took-on-the-fast-food-giants-and-won/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37663 Food is something we all need, yet the farmworkers who provide our food have historically been treated less than human. Susan Marquis, author of I Am Not a Tractor!, examines how real change can happen when the voiceless are given a microphone.

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Written by Colleen Alexander, MA.

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