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How to Eat Like a Locavore
Here are some tips to get you started with your locavore adventure. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like there are so many different styles of…
7 Signs You Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), 4% of adults and 8% of children in…
Spring for Salad!
Spring for salad this month! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May is National Salad Month which provides a great opportunity to step outside the standard side salad…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
People like Tom Vilsack are helping to make the next generation healthier. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that one of the biggest obstacles…
Hey Kids, What’s Cooking?
USDA MyPlate nutritional guide (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about how to make school lunches better…
Five Easy Ways to Eat Better for Less
Follow these tips to eat better for less! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is a fact of life that most of us are looking for ways…
How Not to Eat When Something’s Eating You
What snack do you reach for when you are stressed? (Photo credit: jeffadair) April is Stress Awareness Month which has us thinking about the relationship…
Healthier Eating Habits Not Hindered by Higher Prices
Americans are choosing healthier food options despite the higher prices of food. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In the battle of the bulge we seem to be…
Don’t Miss Out on the Root Vegetable Renaissance
Arizona farmers offer a vast array of deliciously healthy root vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the exception of the white potato and the carrot, root…
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)
Everyone knows that a healthy diet consists of fruits and vegetables, but most adults are not getting enough servings of these important foods each day. …
10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)
Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the Centers…
Little Known Facts About Lettuce
November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) March means more fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables at your…
7 Tips for Eating Your Way to More Energy
Romaine lettuce is a great source of energy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In today’s fast paced world, everyone is looking for more energy to help them…
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