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Eat Beans and Live Longer?
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04.11.2016

Eat Beans and Live Longer?

By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student   In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my…

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More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes
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04.04.2016

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…

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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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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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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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Beat Dehydration with these Tips
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03.09.2016

Beat Dehydration with these Tips

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The other day I was complaining of a slight headache. I’d been outside for a good chunk 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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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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Your Ultimate Salad Guide
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02.15.2016

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…

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