Category Archives: Farmer’s Markets

Succotash

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Blue Sky Organic Farms Okra and field onions are in season right now, making it the perfect time to make succotash, a delicious side dish. Onions contain 89% water, making them an excellent supplement for hydration. They are low … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Watermelon

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

It’s officially summer and that means sweet juicy watermelon is in season! Just in time for those backyard Barbecues. Articles on watermelon: Watermelon Facts Fill Your Plate with Watermelon Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat Wacky for Watermelon The … Continue reading →

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May Showers Bring Spring Flowers: How To Grow Your Flower Garden

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communication Intern Spring has sprung and its time to start your flower garden. Even someone with the brownest thumb can design and maintain an amazing flower garden. Here is a step by step guide on how … Continue reading →

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Zinc and Immune Health – How It Helps and Where to Find It

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU Nutrition student   With the current pandemic hitting our nation hard, many of us are thinking about ways to promote health in ourselves and our family. The foundation of health is proper nutrition – … Continue reading →

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Copper in Your Diet – Why You Need It and Where to Find It

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lilian Grey a recent ASU Nutrition Student   Copper is an essential nutrient.   Essential nutrients are nutrients that your body can’t make on its own – you must get the nutrient from outside sources (think foods or supplements), … Continue reading →

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