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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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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