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What Types of Foods are Good for You?
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered what types of foods are good for you? If what you were consuming had…
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and…
All About the Pork
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork has always been referred to as the “other white meat” but it may be surprising to know…
The Connection Between Childhood Obesity and Chronic Diseases
By Jessica Bombase, Recent ASU Nutrition Student 1 in 5 “school-aged” children are obese, according to the CDC. This statistic really scares me. This is…
Fill Your Plate with Watermelon
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation.…
The Fill Your Plate Blog is Pouring its Heart into Healthy Eating
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of February isn’t just about hearts of love, but also healthy hearts. During this month many…
Ginger-Mushroom Spring Rolls
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Spring is around the corner. Okay, in Arizona it’s already here. When I think of spring I think…
100 Things to do with Strawberries
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We all know the beautiful red fruit that we call the strawberry. The strawberry is a universal food…
Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy While Dining Out
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Eating out is always fun, especially if you’re going out with a group of friends or on…
Homemade Chili
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I don’t know about you, but I sure love making homemade chili during the winter. This homemade chili…
Did You Know Cabbage is in Season?
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern For January and February Cabbage is in season! Fill Your Plate has an article explaining how amazing it…
On the Go Snacking
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Are you lacking in quick and easy snack ideas? Healthy snacks like yogurt and hummus aren’t easy to…
Grandma Waldrop’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When I was younger, I spent a lot of time in Casa Grande with my grandparents. Lucky for…
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