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Fill Your Plate with Watermelon
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation.…
The Fill Your Plate Blog is Pouring its Heart into Healthy Eating
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of February isn’t just about hearts of love, but also healthy hearts. During this month many…
Ginger-Mushroom Spring Rolls
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Spring is around the corner. Okay, in Arizona it’s already here. When I think of spring I think…
Quality Carbohydrates
By Alise Robers, Recent ASU Nutrition Student The most important thing about carbohydrates is the type you choose to eat. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and…
Get Ready to Rule Over Colds and Flu
By Sandra L. Levitt, MD of Innovative Primary Care in Gilbert Innovative Primary Care’s (IPC) team of providers hopes that your new year is…
4 Ways to Coupon Like a Pro
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Everyone loves a good discount, and using coupons is no exception. There’s something about knowing you saved even…
Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy While Dining Out
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Eating out is always fun, especially if you’re going out with a group of friends or on…
Did You Know Cabbage is in Season?
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern For January and February Cabbage is in season! Fill Your Plate has an article explaining how amazing it…
On the Go Snacking
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Are you lacking in quick and easy snack ideas? Healthy snacks like yogurt and hummus aren’t easy to…
The Excellence of the Egg
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have we underestimated the true power the egg has to offer? I fear the excellence of the egg…
Save Time and Stay Organized with Menu Planning!
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student The first step can be the hardest hurdle. Instead of a chore, menu planning can be an opportunity…
Rutabagas Are in Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of the rutabaga? It’s a lesser-known root vegetable, but it deserves recognition for all…
It’s Broccoli Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s December and they say, “Tis the season!” But, not only is it the season of giving. It’s…
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What Nutrition is in Mushrooms? Nature’s Low-Calorie Powerhouses
Mushrooms have long been a curiosity, popping up in fairy tales as enchanted homes for woodland creatures or as potent ingredients in ancient potions. But…
What Nutrition Does Corn Have? Kernel by Kernel
In Arizona, we grow two kinds of corn: sweet corn and field corn. Sweet corn is grown for human consumption, and the field corn is…
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