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Purple potatoes are rich in nutrients. (Image by Couleur from Pixabay) By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Registered dietitians say that while white and sweet potatoes are popular and nutritious, people should not forget about purple potatoes, which…

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist   As a born and raised Idahoan, potatoes have always been a part of daily life, even a part of multiple meals during the day. Potatoes have a reputation for being one of the more versatile…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Sweet potatoes are so very versatile, and a staple in many people’s diets. They are also a holiday favorite and can be seen on dinner tables everywhere on Thanksgiving as well as on…

For a long time, potatoes were one of those foods I wasn’t quite sure about when it came to my fitness goals. I knew they were a source of carbohydrates, but like a lot of people, I’d heard that potatoes…

Food labels started as a straightforward tool: tell consumers what’s in a product so they can make informed choices. Over time, however, packages picked up extras like marketing claims, badges, and design tricks that can influence buying decisions and sometimes…

Salads are versatile, vibrant, and can be incredibly nutritious when built thoughtfully. For many, they are a go-to meal, especially for those seeking a quick yet healthy option. However, the health benefits of salads can diminish rapidly if we’re not…

More likely than not, you are either related to or know someone who has type 2 diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health, type 2 diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States alone. This condition arises…

By Sarah Alinejad a recent ASU Nutrition Student I’m not going to beat around the bush. This article is about salads. When I first started making salads, I didn’t think there was much to it besides cutting some lettuce and…

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’re all about root vegetables. And, we have a lot to tell you about root vegetables. Here, we share some fun facts! Arizona grows nearly every kind of root vegetable that exists. The…

 Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director  Let’s talk tomatoes, the world’s most popular fruit and in Arizona too! The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture shows Arizona hosting 61 acres of tomatoes grown in the…

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I think many people would look at cauliflower in the market or grocery store and pass it by, thinking it’s just another boring vegetable. Even I used to be a skeptic. This…

By Vanessa Evans, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The agricultural scene is thriving in Arizona, and we have access to some of the freshest produce year round. Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new things! I’m sure you’ve…

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and create more free radicals. Some common vitamins, like vitamin C and E, counteract the free…