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Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better
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04.15.2016

Get to Know Your Spice Rack Better

By Veronica De Lira, ASU Nutritionist Student   Get to Know Cardamom  I love spices! And, it’s fun to learn about them. First up is…

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More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes
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04.04.2016

More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student As all areas of life get busier and busier, many Arizonans feel their energy levels waning. It…

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Celebrate with Celery!
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03.21.2016

Celebrate with Celery!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of March is not only sauce month as discussed in a previous blog, but also celery…

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Morning Coffee Health Benefits
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03.16.2016

Morning Coffee Health Benefits

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Most people I know must have their morning cup of coffee. Sometimes they will even have two or…

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What not to Eat or Drink before Bed
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01.27.2016

What not to Eat or Drink before Bed

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern If you are having trouble sleeping at night and are waking up very tired it might be what…

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Fun Facts about Oatmeal
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01.18.2016

Fun Facts about Oatmeal

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern January is a transition time for a lot of people. It is the beginning of the New Year,…

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The Power of Antioxidants
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01.13.2016

The Power of Antioxidants

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances…

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The Scoop on Purple Potatoes
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01.11.2016

The Scoop on Purple Potatoes

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Sweet potatoes are so very versatile, and a staple in many people’s diets. They are also a holiday…

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Green Tea
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01.08.2016

Green Tea

By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Green tea the king of beverages as it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.…

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What do you know about Microgreens?
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12.30.2015

What do you know about Microgreens?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of Microgreens? Well, they are the shoots of salad vegetables that are harvested right…

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Fun Facts about Fruit Cake
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12.23.2015

Fun Facts about Fruit Cake

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It is national fruit cake month, and what better way to celebrate the traditional holiday pastry than with…

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Are you Skeptical about Cauliflower?
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12.09.2015

Are you Skeptical about Cauliflower?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Let me just confess now: Cauliflower is NOT my favorite vegetable, and I think there are quite a…

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Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!
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11.30.2015

Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Teff is a product that not many people are familiar with. It was first discovered in ancient Ethiopia…

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