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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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A Healthier Take on the Tailgating Favorite: Buffalo Wings
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12.04.2015

A Healthier Take on the Tailgating Favorite: Buffalo Wings

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  From Cardinal games to Sun Devil games in the fall to Diamondback games in the summer, sports…

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Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!
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11.30.2015

Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Teff is a product that not many people are familiar with. It was first discovered in ancient Ethiopia…

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Fermented Foods: Good or Gross?
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11.27.2015

Fermented Foods: Good or Gross?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Food has been fermented for centuries. It started out as a necessity for our ancestors, who had no…

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Not Another Pumpkin Pie!
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11.23.2015

Not Another Pumpkin Pie!

By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition student Warmth, fall, pumpkins, Thanksgiving and Christmas all come to mind when thinking of November and December in Arizona.…

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