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Easy Breakfasts Make Big Health Benefits
By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist Nutrition classes and health studies always make a point of stressing the importance of fiber in our day-to-day diets. In much the same vain the world famous Mayo Clinic has pointed out fiber is…
Legumes and Nuts: The Nutrient Packed Secret
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist Legumes are a family of nutritious vegetables, which consists of beans, peas, nuts, and lentils. They are known for being incredibly nutrient dense, and most contain no cholesterol. They also boast high levels of…
Get to Know the Acai Berry
By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist You may not be too familiar with the Acai berry. Or, maybe you have heard it being used in a smoothie or yogurt bowl. Well here is your chance to familiarize yourself with the powerful…
Are There Truly Benefits of Dark Chocolate, or are We Just Dreaming?
Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern So you’re on a health kick. Maybe you’re trying to lose some weight or maybe you’re just trying to get healthy. You’ve cut out carbs, soda, and most importantly you’ve cut out sweets; but…
Enjoy a Cheesy Mushroom Pizza During Pizza Week
By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist It’s Pizza Week! If you’re like my house we usually avoid using the oven in the summer months, as it gets too warm in the house. Therefore cooler weather means more cooking options. Maybe that’s…
3 Reasons to make Purple Potatoes your go to Potato
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist As a born and raised Idahoan, potatoes have always been a part of daily life, even a part of multiple meals during the day. Potatoes have a reputation for being one of the more versatile…
Fun Facts about Oatmeal
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern January is a transition time for a lot of people. It is the beginning of the New Year, so resolutions are still going strong and everyone is making those changes in their lives…
Are you Skeptical about Cauliflower?
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Let me just confess now: Cauliflower is NOT my favorite vegetable, and I think there are quite a few people who agree with me. But for the people that enjoy cauliflower, good for…
A Healthier Take on the Tailgating Favorite: Buffalo Wings
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student From Cardinal games to Sun Devil games in the fall to Diamondback games in the summer, sports give Arizonans a million reasons to get together and celebrate with friends and family. Whether…
Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Teff is a product that not many people are familiar with. It was first discovered in ancient Ethiopia and is a kind of grass. There are many varieties that can be differentiated by…
Snacking Right During Football Season
By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student We’re in the thick of football season, which means one thing: snacks! Everyone knows football and snacks go hand in hand. Unfortunately, with so many games it can lead us to…
All about the Ch Ch Ch Chia Seed
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Yes, it’s the same chia seed you saw in those dorky Chia Pet commercials but you won’t forget the jingle! According to WebMD, chia is an edible seed that is grown in South…
4 Cool Coconut Products You Need in Your Life
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When you think of coconuts does your mind get swept to an island somewhere far away? Are you laying on white sands, sipping something coconut flavored, or better yet, drinking out of a…