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Are There Truly Benefits of Dark Chocolate, or are We Just Dreaming?
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02.08.2016

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…

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02.05.2016

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…

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Glorious Grapes
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02.01.2016

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,…

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5 Breakfast Recipes the Kiddos will Love!
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01.20.2016

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,…

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The Power of Antioxidants
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01.13.2016

The Power of Antioxidants

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances…

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Green Tea
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01.08.2016

Green Tea

By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Green tea the king of beverages as it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.…

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15 Recipes Featuring what’s in Season in January
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01.04.2016

15 Recipes Featuring what’s in Season in January

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The New Year has rolled around and many of us might be working on our New Year’s resolutions.…

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01.01.2016

White Bean and Lentil Chili

By Nicole Johnson, ASU Nutrition Student Chili or Chilly … what comes to mind first? Now that it is January and in the thick of…

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What do you know about Microgreens?
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12.30.2015

What do you know about Microgreens?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever heard of Microgreens? Well, they are the shoots of salad vegetables that are harvested right…

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After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth
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12.25.2015

After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth

Angela C. Torrence, RDH The amount of sugar in the American diet contributes to a host of health and behavioral problems. Unfortunately, the more sugar…

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Holiday Hacks
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12.18.2015

Holiday Hacks

By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student The holidays are notorious for weight gain and overeating. It’s the time to throw on your sweatshirts and dig…

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Dandy Dandelions
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12.16.2015

Dandy Dandelions

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Let me set the stage: It’s a beautiful day outside and you’ve decided to go out and clean…

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What’s In Season Smoothies
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12.07.2015

What’s In Season Smoothies

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s weird to think about making smoothies in the winter months, but they can be a delicious and…

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