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Month: April 2016

The Wonderful World of Carrots
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04.29.2016

The Wonderful World of Carrots

By Angela Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   October through February is prime carrot season in Arizona, so don’t hesitate to get out those carrots and…

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Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour
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04.27.2016

Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   For those sensitive to this duel protein, gluten has become a feared substance around the country…

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Let’s Cook with Lemons
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04.25.2016

Let’s Cook with Lemons

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Lemons are one of the many tasty fruits in season in spring. A favorite of Arizonans, the lemon…

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Breakfast Pizza
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04.22.2016

Breakfast Pizza

By Mariely Lopez, a Nutrition Communication Undergrad at Arizona State University   What better way to start your morning than with pizza? A breakfast pizza…

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Spring and Summer Ice Pops
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04.20.2016

Spring and Summer Ice Pops

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern As the weather heats up, I find myself looking for different ways to keep cool. I’ll turn the…

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Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating
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04.19.2016

Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student   No matter who we are, where we have come from, or where we are going we…

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11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast
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04.18.2016

11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Sometimes skipping breakfast seems like an easy way to cut calories or get some extra sleep, but…

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Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better
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04.15.2016

Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better

By Veronica De Lira, ASU Nutritionist Student   Get to Know Cardamom  I love spices! And, it’s fun to learn about them. First up is…

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Let’s Talk About Turmeric
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04.13.2016

Let’s Talk About Turmeric

By Veronica De Lira, ASU Nutrition Student   Turmeric is a super food that is a fantastic, flavorful addition to our daily meals.  The health…

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04.11.2016

How to Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed: A Slideshow

If you’re having trouble waking up in the morning and staying awake throughout the day, this slideshow is full of tips to help you out!…

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Eat Beans and Live Longer?
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04.11.2016

Eat Beans and Live Longer?

By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student   In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my…

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04.08.2016

Arizona Farmers get more Crop per Drop

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern  Water is important to farmers and ranchers across the globe, it grows their crops and waters their livestock,…

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Spring Plants your Pet Should be Avoiding
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04.06.2016

Spring Plants your Pet Should be Avoiding

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern As they say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but are they flowers you really want around? Spring is…

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