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“It’s Lunch Time!”: Tips for Building a Better School Lunch
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06.28.2019

“It’s Lunch Time!”: Tips for Building a Better School Lunch

By: Cecelia Wilken a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Growing up I always brought my lunch to school. My dad would always fill my lunchbox with…

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Delicious Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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06.26.2019

Delicious Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student For someone with dietary restrictions, like celiac disease sufferers, food can be a sad experience. Imagine no…

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Cauliflower- the Cruciferous Superfood
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06.24.2019

Cauliflower- the Cruciferous Superfood

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…

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6 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Feel Body-Positive and Develop Good Diet Habits
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06.21.2019

6 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Feel Body-Positive and Develop Good Diet Habits

By: Cecelia Wilken a recent ASU Nutrition Student It is well-known that media and societal norms place unrealistic expectations on how we look, what we…

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Switch up your tea game: Black tea is beneficial too!
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06.19.2019

Switch up your tea game: Black tea is beneficial too!

By Erika Guzman a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Article It’s no surprise that tea is one of the main beverages people in the world consume…

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In Defense of Carbohydrates
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06.17.2019

In Defense of Carbohydrates

By Vanessa Evens a recent ASU Nutrition Student We all know that carbs have a bad reputation. There are too many “low carb” diets to…

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Tips for Staying hydrated This Summer
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06.14.2019

Tips for Staying hydrated This Summer

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications intern Temperatures are climbing here in Arizona and so is the amount of water you should be drinking. Living in…

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Helping Your Child Eat Healthier
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06.12.2019

Helping Your Child Eat Healthier

By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student As a first-time mom, everything is new to me. Each week seems to bring another exciting development,…

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Shift to the Med Diet May Help Fight Depression
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06.10.2019

Shift to the Med Diet May Help Fight Depression

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’ve written extensively on how Arizona agriculture grows the Mediterranean Diet in the desert. But now new research…

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The Vitamin Question: Should you be giving your children daily vitamins?
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06.07.2019

The Vitamin Question: Should you be giving your children daily vitamins?

By: Cecelia Wilken a Recent ASU Nutrition Student My toddler is a picky eater. While my spouse and I work hard to put balanced meals…

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The Squeeze on Citrus
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06.05.2019

The Squeeze on Citrus

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student 4 Ways One of Arizona’s Top Crops Benefits the Body In 1889, William J. Murphy planted an…

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Weight Loss at your Fingertips
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06.03.2019

Weight Loss at your Fingertips

By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student In the quest to become healthier, many nutritionists agree that writing down your food intake is an…

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How to be Healthier with One Simple Rule
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06.01.2019

How to be Healthier with One Simple Rule

By Vanessa Evens a Recent ASU Nutrition Student One simple easy-to-follow rule that will make each and every one of us healthier sounds too good…

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Featured Recipes

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy
Provided by: Menges ranching family

Chicken-Fried Steak and Gravy

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COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Domingue, Rosie on the House Producer and Foodie

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

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Mustard Coleslaw
Provided by: Hedie Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Mustard Coleslaw

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Beer Steak
Provided by: Pamela Griifin

Beer Steak

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Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup
Provided by: Elizabeth Rico Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager

Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup

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pork
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Rice Krispie Baked Chicken
Provided by: Rovey Farm Family Recipe

Rice Krispie Baked Chicken

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Pear Lime Jello Salad
Provided by: Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Pear Lime Jello Salad

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Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
Provided by: Blissful Basil, Natural Delights

Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

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Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices
Provided by: Natural Delights

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices

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