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The History of Adding Sodium
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05.13.2016

The History of Adding Sodium

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Sodium levels in food and the way a high daily intake of sodium affects our bodies…

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Advantame: the Newest Sweetener on the Market
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05.11.2016

Advantame: the Newest Sweetener on the Market

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Have you heard about the newest sweetener to arrive in our U.S. market? About a year…

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5 Foods to help Replenish your Moisture
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05.09.2016

5 Foods to help Replenish your Moisture

By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   Summer is around the corner; Arizona will be hot. As a result, do you feel the need…

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3 Liquid Sweeteners You Need to Know More About
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05.06.2016

3 Liquid Sweeteners You Need to Know More About

By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   I was about to put honey in my tea when I realized agave nectar might have a…

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Which is better: Fresh, frozen, or canned?
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05.04.2016

Which is better: Fresh, frozen, or canned?

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  When it comes to fruits and vegetables, eating them in almost any form is a great thing…

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Yes, I Eat My Calcium
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05.02.2016

Yes, I Eat My Calcium

By Angela C Torrence, RDH, ASU Nutrition Student In more recent years, calcium has come up in the media as a mineral lacking in the…

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The Wonderful World of Carrots
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04.29.2016

The Wonderful World of Carrots

By Angela Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   October through February is prime carrot season in Arizona, so don’t hesitate to get out those carrots and…

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Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour
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04.27.2016

Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   For those sensitive to this duel protein, gluten has become a feared substance around the country…

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Let’s Cook with Lemons
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04.25.2016

Let’s Cook with Lemons

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Lemons are one of the many tasty fruits in season in spring. A favorite of Arizonans, the lemon…

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Breakfast Pizza
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04.22.2016

Breakfast Pizza

By Mariely Lopez, a Nutrition Communication Undergrad at Arizona State University   What better way to start your morning than with pizza? A breakfast pizza…

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Spring and Summer Ice Pops
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04.20.2016

Spring and Summer Ice Pops

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern As the weather heats up, I find myself looking for different ways to keep cool. I’ll turn the…

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Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating
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04.19.2016

Protect Your Children Through Mindful Eating

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student   No matter who we are, where we have come from, or where we are going we…

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11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast
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04.18.2016

11 Ways to have more Veggies for Breakfast

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Sometimes skipping breakfast seems like an easy way to cut calories or get some extra sleep, but…

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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

Beef
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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