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Food Labels Decoded
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist As consumers in Arizona and around the country become more and more conscious about the content and quality of their…
25 Ways to Eat Cherries
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern People don’t usually pick cherries as their go-to fruit. Usually it’s apples, bananas, or maybe even grapes. But…
Your Ultimate Salad Guide
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When you’re trying to eat healthy, it seems like all you ever eat is salad. Whether it’s a…
The Magical Cocoa Bean
Get to know cocoa beans better. By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionists According to herbwisdom.com, cocoa beans comes from the Amazon where they grow best,…
Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day!
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Are you looking for some tasty treats to celebrate Valentine’s Day with? Look no further! Whether you…
Are There Truly Benefits of Dark Chocolate, or are We Just Dreaming?
Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern So you’re on a health kick. Maybe you’re trying to lose some weight or maybe you’re just trying to…
Homemade Spinach, Cheese, and Black Bean Enchiladas
By Nicole Johnson, Nutritionist One of my most requested recipes is for my enchiladas. Years back when I lived in Flagstaff, one of my friends…
The Waffle, Our Breakfast Comfort Food
By Nicole Johnson, ASU Nutrition Student Today I woke up on the wrong side of the bed craving my favorite breakfast comfort food: Waffles,…
Glorious Grapes
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern One of my favorite fruits in the world is the humble grape, and although they are little,…
Enjoy a Cheesy Mushroom Pizza During Pizza Week
By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist It’s Pizza Week! If you’re like my house we usually avoid using the oven in the summer months, as it…
10 Dos and Don’ts with Sweets for your Teeth
By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist You try to teach your kids to brush two times daily, floss daily, and see your hygienist at…
5 Breakfast Recipes the Kiddos will Love!
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We have all heard the saying ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’, and chances are,…
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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When I started my fitness journey about four years ago, I wasn’t chasing a perfect physique or trying to become a fitness expert. I simply wanted more energy…
The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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