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By Angela Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student   October through February is prime carrot season in Arizona, so don’t hesitate to get out those carrots and use them to your heart’s content! Despite the cooler weather season of carrots, you can…

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   For those sensitive to this duel protein, gluten has become a feared substance around the country and here in Arizona over the past few years. Gluten is a part of most…

By Veronica De Lira, ASU Nutrition Student   Turmeric is a super food that is a fantastic, flavorful addition to our daily meals.  The health benefits are endless and should definitely be used more often.  So here is a little…

By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist Some people have a negative opinion of nuts due to their higher fat content but the truth of it is, nuts provide a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, plant proteins, and…

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist   Super foods, the term that often signifies food that offers all the proper nutrients and vitamins and is all around beneficial to your health. Usually when people hear the term “super food” one thinks…

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Springtime is almost here for the rest of the country, but in Arizona, we’ve been basking in the warm weather for more than a few weeks now. As the weather warms up, new…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…