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Two Small Steps to a Heart Healthier Diet
[caption id="attachment_9900" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to eat a heart healthy diet (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] By the time you read this, more than five…
4 Things You Can Do This Month to Fight Childhood Obesity
[caption id="attachment_9658" align="alignright" width="300"] According to the CDC, 11% of Arizona high school age adolescents are obese. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] There is no question that…
5 Tips for Terrific School Lunches
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] What do your kids like to eat for lunch? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] The first days of the new school season are…
How to Eat Right While You Hike
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Take along some of these snacks to help you eat right as you hike! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Most hikers spend time…
Beat the Heat – Easy Oven and Stove Free Dinners
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Gilling out is a great summertime option to help keep the kitchen cool. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] If there is one thing…
How to Help Kids Eat Healthy this Summer
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these easy steps to help incorporate healthy foods into your child’s diet this summer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Summer means camp,…
8 Great Ways to Celebrate National Eat Your Veggies Day
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] English: veggies (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There are so many things to love about June and here at Fill Your Plate, one…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
[caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="227"] Photo courtesy of Litchfield Elementary District[/caption] By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of…
How to Eat Like a Locavore
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It seems like there are so…
7 Signs You Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="118"] Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), 4% of adults and…
Spring for Salad!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Spring for salad this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] May is National Salad Month which provides a great opportunity to step outside…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] People like Tom Vilsack are helping to make the next generation healthier. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no question that one…
Hey Kids, What’s Cooking?
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] USDA MyPlate nutritional guide (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about how to…
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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…
Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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