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Quinoa, the Noteworthy Superfood
Over the last decade quinoa (keen wah) and other “ancient grains” have grown in popularity. Quinoa has become praised as a superfood across the United…
National Fruit and Vegetable Month
June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set by the USDA recommends we eat more fruits and vegetables than any…
National Iced Tea Day
National Iced Tea Day is celebrated annually on June 10, and with summer officially beginning in only a few more days, the timing couldn’t be…
In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts
It is June, and that means that once again it is National Dairy Month. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, National Dairy Month started…
Beef Cattle, So Much More Than Just A Hamburger
Arizona’s largest agriculture commodity is beef. Annually, Arizona ranches produce enough beef to feed over 4.6 million Americans. But, did you know beef cattle’s uses…
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day! Chocolate chips are a crucial ingredient in many deserts and baked goods, such as, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate…
National Asparagus Month
May is National Asparagus Month. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious vegetable, this is a great excuse to start! Asparagus…
A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier
The average person will eat nearly 60,000 lbs. of food during their lifetime. That is the weight of about 6 elephants! It is important to…
National Soft Pretzel Month, Facts About Pretzels
Who can resist a big, warm, and salty Soft Pretzel? Found in almost all shopping malls, carnivals, and sporting events, April is a month dedicated…
Arizona Oranges, Reaping the Sunshine
In Arizona, where residents can enjoy 193 days of sunshine annually – or almost 50 more than the nearest competitor, California – sun-ripened oranges are…
All About Pecans
On March 25, Americans celebrated pecan day. Pecans are those sweet and tender nuts greatly loved by Southerners from Georgia to Arizona. In fact, when…
In Time for National Oranges and Lemons Day
As if you needed an excuse to eat oranges and lemons, March 31st is National Oranges and Lemons Day. Oranges originated around 2500 B.C. somewhere…
Little Known Facts about Vegetable Soup
What is it about the smell of simmering vegetable soup that soothes body and soul? Is it the fact that the vegetables represent the harvest…
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