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30 Ways to Use Nuts
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03.28.2016

30 Ways to Use Nuts

By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist Some people have a negative opinion of nuts due to their higher fat content but the truth of…

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Homemade Baby Food: What You Need to Know
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03.23.2016

Homemade Baby Food: What You Need to Know

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student In May, my wife and I will be introducing our first child, Harrison, into the world. …

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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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The Meaning Behind the Color of Your Food
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03.18.2016

The Meaning Behind the Color of Your Food

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   When we chose to Fill Our Plate with fresh fruits and veggies, we often find that…

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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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Get to know Farro
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03.14.2016

Get to know Farro

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist   Super foods, the term that often signifies food that offers all the proper nutrients and vitamins and is all…

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Picky Eaters
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03.11.2016

Picky Eaters

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student Wanting our children to eat healthier is a strong desire for many parents and learning how…

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Let’s Get Saucy!
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03.07.2016

Let’s Get Saucy!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of March is Sauce Month, so what better way to celebrate than with a list of…

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What’s In Season in Spring?
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03.04.2016

What’s In Season in Spring?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Springtime is almost here for the rest of the country, but in Arizona, we’ve been basking in the…

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Easy Breakfasts Make Big Health Benefits
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03.02.2016

Easy Breakfasts Make Big Health Benefits

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist   Nutrition classes and health studies always make a point of stressing the importance of fiber in our day-to-day diets.…

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10 Ways To Spice Up Your Oatmeal
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02.29.2016

10 Ways To Spice Up Your Oatmeal

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist   Oatmeal is such a tried and true convenient staple of our breakfast routines, pour some oats add some milk…

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Legumes and Nuts: The Nutrient Packed Secret
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02.26.2016

Legumes and Nuts: The Nutrient Packed Secret

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist     Legumes are a family of nutritious vegetables, which consists of beans, peas, nuts, and lentils. They are known for…

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Get to Know the Acai Berry
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02.22.2016

Get to Know the Acai Berry

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist You may not be too familiar with the Acai berry. Or, maybe you have heard it being used in a…

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