Category Archives: Fun Food Facts

25 Really Fun Facts about Root Vegetables

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

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 … Continue reading →

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Irish Brown Bread, Perfection In Every Bite

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student Last march, I had the opportunity to travel to Ireland with two of my friends. It was the most spontaneous trip I had ever taken and definitely the most beautiful one. My … Continue reading →

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Provide Veggie Options for the Kids

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Children between the ages of 4-6 have heightened neophobia. Neophobia is the fear of trying something new. This makes it difficult keeping a good variety of vegetables in their diet. I know … Continue reading →

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Brown Rice Pasta

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Every couple months or so, I travel four hours away to see one of my best friends. During one of my last trips, my friend made the most amazing pasta dish. Growing … Continue reading →

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Eating Red for Your Heart

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student New Study Finds Anthocyanins Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease  You may be familiar with the Go Red for Women campaign, which has a red dress as a symbol of prevention for heart … Continue reading →

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