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Is Your Diet Causing Tooth Decay?
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that we could all use a little more brushing and flossing. We are admonished nearly…
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…
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…
It’s Broccoli Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s December and they say, “Tis the season!” But, not only is it the season of giving. It’s…
Slow Down on the Sugar During the Holidays
By Sandra L. Levitt, MD of Innovative Primary Care in Gilbert It’s officially holiday season and that means sweet treats are plentiful – from office…
For Quick and Simple try Hummus with Ground Beef
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I find this dish very filling and you can make it a main dish with falafel to go…
We Love the Holidays!
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Here at Arizona Farm Bureau, and especially with our farm and ranch families, we love the holidays!…
Scrub Your Grub!
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Step one, before cutting into vegetables or taking a bite of fruit, is to wash all produce. Produce…
Tips to Keep You on Track with Healthy Eating
By Lori Meszaros, Former ASU Nutrition Communications student We’ve all been there, wanting to cook a healthy meal but home too late to even think…
Does Early Vitamin A Supplement Reduce Infant Mortality?
By Jessica Bombace, ASU Nutrition Student First and foremost, Vitamin A deficiency is well known in the world to poor and underprivileged populations. A…
Know Exactly What You Get When Eating Broccoli
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Why should we eat our broccoli? Is it really that good for you? Of course, the answer is…
Get More Leafy Greens in Your Diet
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Green leafy vegetables are rich in folic acid, vitamin C and K, fiber, magnesium, and phytochemicals. They lower…
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