Tag Archives: Legumes

Did You Know, We Grow Chickpeas in Arizona

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   I’m beginning to think we grow everything in Arizona. Well, okay, we don’t grow soybeans. But, this ancient bean has been getting lots of attention in recent years. Over the past 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit…

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Beans and legumes have been a staple of many diets throughout the world for centuries. Some of the earliest crops were discovered in Thailand over 9,000 years ago. In Europe, bean … Continue reading →

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Have You Loved on Your Legumes Lately?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Legumes are seeds or fruit of plants in the Fabaceae family. Common legumes are beans, lentils, and peas. Not only are they cheap and filling, but they contain fiber, protein, and vitamins, and … Continue reading →

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30 Ways to Use Nuts

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist Some people have a negative opinion of nuts due to their higher fat content but the truth of it is, nuts provide a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, plant proteins, and … Continue reading →

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