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Give Your Gut what it Needs: Fiber
By Nathan Chambers, Recent ASU Communication Nutrition Student We all know that we should eat more fiber because it aids in digestion. But you may not have known the other important functions of dietary fiber… and they are much…
Convince Your Kiddos to Eat More Fiber
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent ASU Nutrition Student “I can’t get my kids to stop eating fiber,” said no one ever. As adults, so often you hear, “I eat plenty of protein,” or “I make sure to watch my carbs late…
Everything You Ever wanted to know about Fiber
By Laura Slatalla, recent ASU Nutrition Student Part 1: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Cholesterol On average, American adults only eat about 15 grams of fiber a day, when women need 25 grams and men need 38 grams.…
Arizona Pecans will Put More Fiber in Your Diet
Arizona Pecans: Need more fiber in your diet? Eat Arizona Pecans! A one-ounce serving provides 10% of the Daily Recommended Intake for fiber. Our family, the Waldens, produce thousands of tons of pecan nuts each year.
The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff June 7-8, 2013
The Fiber/Wool Festival in Flagstaff will be held June 7 & 8, 2013 at the Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff, Arizona. Sponsors will be entitled to: be named in advertising, radio, brochures, website, etc., and receive a discount for any…
Cotton is not the only Fiber grown in Arizona
Alpaca and Llama Producer Puts Herself On The Map Located 150 miles north of Phoenix, the small town of Ash Fork, AZ, may not seem to have much to offer. But despite its population barely over 500 and just a…
Are Nutrition Bars Healthy? What to Look for Before You Grab One
There have been plenty of days when I’ve finished a workout, looked at my schedule, and realized I didn’t have time to sit down for a full meal. That’s usually when a nutrition bar starts looking convenient. It’s quick, easy…
What Nutrition Do Potatoes Have? A Complete Guide to the Nutritional Value of Potatoes
For a long time, potatoes were one of those foods I wasn’t quite sure about when it came to my fitness goals. I knew they were a source of carbohydrates, but like a lot of people, I’d heard that potatoes…
What Nutrition Does an Avocado Have? A Complete Guide to Avocado’s Nutritional Value
When I first started paying attention to nutrition for my fitness goals, I focused mostly on protein and carbs. Protein for muscle. Carbs for energy. Simple, right? But the more I learned, the more I realized I was overlooking another…
What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal, while others avoid it because they’ve heard carbohydrates are the enemy. I used to fall…
Dairy’s Superstar Sustainability Story
As June annually marks National Dairy Month, Arizona Farm Bureau and our dairy farmers would like to share some of our favorite facts about dairy sustainability. Arizona’s dairy industry stands as a model of modern agricultural resilience, transforming challenges like…
How Nutrition Affects Physical Health: The Ultimate Guide to Fueling Your Body Right
I’ve experienced it more times than I can count. There are days when I wake up feeling energized, focused, and ready to take on whatever the day throws at me. My workouts feel strong, my mind is clear, and everything…
How Much Cotton Does Arizona Produce? Well, It Depends
We love answering questions about Arizona cotton and why we grow this amazing fiber in our desert environment. The most recent question, “How much cotton does Arizona produce?” Here’s current figures, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).…