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Treat yourself to some Dark Chocolate
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08.17.2016

Treat yourself to some Dark Chocolate

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student.  Cravings for a sweet treat may nag at us occasionally and normally we feel the need to…

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Fill Your Plate Loves Healthy Kids
Fill Your Plate
08.15.2016

Fill Your Plate Loves Healthy Kids

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Communication Director Since 2007, when Arizona Farm Bureau launched Fill Your Plate, we focused our efforts on helping improve…

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Culinary Creepy-Crawlies
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08.12.2016

Culinary Creepy-Crawlies

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern  Insects have been eaten in countries across the globe for centuries. The United States, however isn’t known for…

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The Food Industry: Helping us Ensure Food Safety
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08.10.2016

The Food Industry: Helping us Ensure Food Safety

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Food safety is important and will always be important. Recently, Walmart has started providing food safety advice on…

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Fun Summer Snacks
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08.08.2016

Fun Summer Snacks

By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student Having the kids home during the summer means they’ll be playing hard and get extra hungry, so it’s a…

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The Power of the Packed Lunch
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08.05.2016

The Power of the Packed Lunch

By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student   In the spirit of healthy eating for children, I continue these articles on getting our youth to eat…

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Try a Yummy Kale Stir-Fry
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08.03.2016

Try a Yummy Kale Stir-Fry

By Mariely Lopez, A Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University     When you hear “stir fry” what do you think of? Do you…

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Nutrition Series: Teens
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08.01.2016

Nutrition Series: Teens

By Mariely Lopez, A Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University   Part four of a four-part series.  Part one: Preconception Part two: Pregnancy Part…

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Nutrition Series: Toddlers & Preschoolers
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07.29.2016

Nutrition Series: Toddlers & Preschoolers

By Mariely Lopez, A Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University Part three of a four-part series.  Part one: Preconception Part two: Pregnancy Toddlers and…

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Nutrition Series: Pregnancy
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07.27.2016

Nutrition Series: Pregnancy

By Mariely Lopez, A Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University  Part two of a four-part series.  Part One: Preconception  During pregnancy women’s bodies change and…

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Nutrition Series: Preconception
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07.25.2016

Nutrition Series: Preconception

Nearly 15% of all couples fail to conceive within the first 12 months of attempting to become pregnant.    Part one of a four-part series. …

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Summer Is Here. Is Your Hydration A Priority?
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07.22.2016

Summer Is Here. Is Your Hydration A Priority?

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student  Living in the desert, you are often asked, “Are you drinking enough water?” At a point we…

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Stop Being the Biggest Cause of Food-Related Illness!
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07.20.2016

Stop Being the Biggest Cause of Food-Related Illness!

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Americans ate an average of 117.2 pounds of fresh and processed fruit per person in 2013, down from a…

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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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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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