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My Kid Won’t Eat That
By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student We all want our kids to eat their fruits and vegetables and grow up strong and healthy, but why do so many get stuck in a rut heating up some chicken nuggets every night?…
Added Sugars and What They are Adding to Your Health
By Mariely Lopez, a Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University and additional contributions by Arizona Farm Bureau Staff. Last Friday (May 20th), The White House released the first major update of the Nutrition Facts label for packaged…
Advantame: the Newest Sweetener on the Market
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Have you heard about the newest sweetener to arrive in our U.S. market? About a year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the introduction of advantame. Advantame is a…
Let’s Cook with Lemons
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Lemons are one of the many tasty fruits in season in spring. A favorite of Arizonans, the lemon can be used in many different dishes to create culinary works of art. It’s not…
30 Ways to Use Nuts
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…
Picky Eaters
By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student Wanting our children to eat healthier is a strong desire for many parents and learning how is a subject of much research. I myself am about to introduce my first child…
The Magical Cocoa Bean
Get to know cocoa beans better. By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionists According to herbwisdom.com, cocoa beans comes from the Amazon where they grow best, as the beans need a warm climate with plenty of shade making Africa, Asia, Central…
12 Holiday Dishes you Should Add to your Table
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Every family has a dish or two that they make every holiday season. Maybe it is a recipe passed down from generation to generation, or maybe it was a new recipe mom wanted…
Thanksgiving Recipes to Thrill Your Guests
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s no big secret that being the family’s Thanksgiving host for the year can get a little hectic. Between the family being in town and having the weight of an entire meal on…
Krazy about Key Limes
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When you think of key limes do you think of summer? Me too. But it turns out that in Arizona, key limes are in season in October and November! These little limes need…
The Incredible, Edible Flower?
When people think flowers they think weddings, romance, and decoration. But, did you know some flowers can go far beyond that? There are some flowers that are edible and are a part of many cuisines across the globe. Flowers are…
My Child Has Food Allergies: Part 2
By Katherine Cook photo: sunbutter.com Having a child that has food allergies changes everything. Not only does the child have to learn how to cope with lifestyle changes, but your entire household does. Little mistakes in the kitchen could mean…
Best Foods for Expecting Mothers
Congratulations, you are pregnant! The food choices you make every day you are pregnant can affect your heath and the health of your baby. It comes as no surprise that the best foods for expecting women are great foods for…