Monthly Archives: July 2017

Back to School with Ease

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern I loved summer break as a kid, but after a while, the Arizona heat would get to me and I couldn’t wait to go back to school. Back-to-school season was never a hassle … Continue reading

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Nutrient Density and Why You Need It

By Ashley TenBrink, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Have you ever wondered why you should eat whole foods instead of highly processed foods?   Two words- Nutrient density.   I want you to picture a boxing ring.  Standing in … Continue reading

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Get Cooking with Green Beans

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Did you know that we grow green beans here in Arizona? They grow from June to October, and you’re going to want to grab some while they’re still in season! 100 grams of … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

By: Lori Meszaros, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  If you walked into a school lunch room and saw children lining up for the salad bar, you’d probably wonder, “what are they putting in that salad bar to make those … Continue reading

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Introducing Babies to Solid Foods

By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  When a baby is born its mother is able to provide for all of his or her nutritional needs through breast milk until about 6 months old. According to the La Leche … Continue reading

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