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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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