Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Mortimer Farms   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   At least one good thing comes from the extreme Arizona summer heat: summer produce! Watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, sweet corn, and so much more have been flourishing on our Arizona … Continue reading →

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Six Sister’s Stuff   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   My family loves doing cookouts in the summer. We usually focus on grilling the main dish and adding a few easy sides like watermelon and corn on the … Continue reading →

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Watermelon “Cake”: A Healthy and Refreshing Summer Treat

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: My Food and Family blog by Kraft Heinz   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Looking for a creative way to serve watermelon at your next cookout? Look no further! Try making this recipe for watermelon “cake”; it’s … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Processed Meat and It’s Chronic Disease Causing Properties

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Have you ever heard that eating too many hot dogs causes cancer? I thought this was just one of those made-up things you hear as a kid, but as it turns out, eating … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cakes For Every Diet

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Celebrating your birthday can be frustrating when you can’t participate in its number one tradition: eating cake. Whether you have dietary restrictions or are sticking to a specific diet, cake is often categorized … Continue reading →

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