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Jamming Out While Working Out
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Who doesn’t love music? Music has the power to affect people in ways they don’t even know. Have…
When It’s Time to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Child
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When a baby is born its mother is able to provide for all of his or her nutritional…
My Everyday Recipe for the Juiciest Steaks
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Who doesn’t love a juicy steak! I have a special strategy for cooking my steaks on the grill.…
What Types of Foods are Good for You?
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered what types of foods are good for you? If what you were consuming had…
Carrots Are Marching into Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s finally March and spring is quickly approaching. A lot of wonderful produce has come into season this…
Is Your Diet Causing Tooth Decay?
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that we could all use a little more brushing and flossing. We are admonished nearly…
Filing Your Plate with Radishes!
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Radishes have been in the shadows! Okay, not really. They actually grow in the sunlight and love sandy…
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and…
All About the Pork
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork has always been referred to as the “other white meat” but it may be surprising to know…
The Connection Between Childhood Obesity and Chronic Diseases
By Jessica Bombase, Recent ASU Nutrition Student 1 in 5 “school-aged” children are obese, according to the CDC. This statistic really scares me. This is…
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…
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National Pork Month: Budget-Friendly Arizona Pork with Big Flavor
When Arizona families plan dinner, pork is rarely the mystery protein. It is the bacon that starts a Saturday, the chops that come off the…
Are Nutrition Bars Healthy? What to Look for Before You Grab One
There have been plenty of days when I’ve finished a workout, looked at my schedule, and realized I didn’t have time to sit down for…
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