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Month: July 2014
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Here’s Why You Need to Eat More Garlic
People have been using garlic to add flavor and aroma to their food for thousands of years and some cultures have used it for medicinal…

It’s National Cheesecake Day!
National Cheesecake Day, which is unofficially celebrated on July 30, is your chance to celebrate this deliciously dreamy dessert featuring soft creamy cheese. Join other…

40 Reasons to Be Mad for Mangoes
Mangoes, which are native to South/Southeast Asia, come in many colors including yellow, orange, red, green, and some have skins that feature several of those…

Let Us Help You Find a Farmers Market
Arizona’s year round growing season means we have awesome access to farmers’ markets all over the state. Here at Fill Your Plate, we think it’s…

5 Tips for Summer Food Safety
Summer is here and one of the top concerns has to be keeping families safe from food borne illness. Summer means backyard barbecues, block parties,…

Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide search for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching.” These stand-out farmers and ranchers will put a real…

July is the Month for Red, White, and….Blueberries
If you are looking for a great summer treat that isn’t too sweet, blueberries might be the best snack around. These little round purple-blue berries…

31 Ways to Fill Your Plate with Arizona Eats
The only July holiday most people celebrate is the 4th of July but you can turn the entire month into a celebration of locally raised…

50 Fabulous Ways to Use Eggplant
One of the great things about having such amazing access to fresh, locally grown produce is being able to find something new to try from…
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The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…

How I’m Using Portion Control, Calorie Counting, and a Deficit to Hit My Fitness Goals
By Joel Carr, Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager For the past few months, I’ve been on a mission not just to lose weight but…