Category Archives: Arizona

The Benefits of Electrolytes

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s summer and that means more and more time spent outside. Warmer weather brings about such happiness as children flood the parks, local swimming pools, and sports arenas. With extra playtime in the … Continue reading →

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Fill (Not Garnish) Your Plate with Green Onions

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Green onions. Scallions. Spring onions. All interchangeable names for the delicious fresh green onion vegetable without the overwhelming punch. The colorful green stalks that are perfect for garnish. But have you ever … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Plate with Cantaloupe

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As mentioned on Fill Your Plate, Arizona ranks second in the production of Cantaloupe nationwide. This beautiful melon is grown both in the spring and in the fall. With spring here, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Do You Have “Mushroom” in Your Life for Mushrooms?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   The mushroom is not just a fungus, a toad’s stool or found in fairytales, it is more beneficial than we think. So, what exactly is a mushroom? Is it a plant? Is … Continue reading →

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16 Arizona Dairy Facts You Need to Know

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   Our Arizona dairy milk is one of the freshest, most local products you can purchase daily. In my role with the Arizona Farm Bureau, I’m regularly asked how to “buy local.” … Continue reading →

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