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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…
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…
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…
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.…
Snacking Right During Football Season
By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student We’re in the thick of football season, which means one thing: snacks! Everyone knows football and…
All about the Ch Ch Ch Chia Seed
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Yes, it’s the same chia seed you saw in those dorky Chia Pet commercials but you won’t forget…
Go Nuts in AZ
By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student Nuts have been long touted for their super-food benefits. Whether you are grabbing them on the go or adding…
3 Big Reasons to add more Vitamin C to your Routine
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student More than ever before, Arizona families have greater opportunities to eat a balanced diet with a…
You ‘Butter’ Believe It
Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In the spirit of the famous 12-step program, “Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m addicted to butter.” I’ve…
Healthy Back-To-School Snack Options on a Healthy Budget
By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Going back to school can be pricey, with the costs of supplies and back-to-school clothes…
Fantastic Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a highly versatile plant. Its seeds are commonly used as a seasoning, but every bit of the plant can be used…
Do You Know Chia?
Less than a decade ago when you heard the word “chia,” you probably didn’t think about it as a food. It probably made you think…
All about Amaranth
Much like quinoa, amaranth was grown by the Aztecs and then nearly abolished during the Spanish conquest. Also like quinoa, this ancient grain is making…
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