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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…
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…
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…
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…
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