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Treat yourself to some Dark Chocolate
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08.17.2016

Treat yourself to some Dark Chocolate

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student.  Cravings for a sweet treat may nag at us occasionally and normally we feel the need to…

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The Magical Cocoa Bean
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02.12.2016

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,…

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Are There Truly Benefits of Dark Chocolate, or are We Just Dreaming?
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02.08.2016

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…

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What not to Eat or Drink before Bed
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01.27.2016

What not to Eat or Drink before Bed

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern If you are having trouble sleeping at night and are waking up very tired it might be what…

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National Chocolate Chip Day
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05.13.2015

National Chocolate Chip Day

May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day! Chocolate chips are a crucial ingredient in many deserts and baked goods, such as, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate…

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The Great Milk Debate: Is White Milk Healthier Than Chocolate?
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05.16.2014

The Great Milk Debate: Is White Milk Healthier Than Chocolate?

Is white milk a truly healthier option than chocolate? These findings might surprise you! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) By now, everyone knows our country is experiencing…

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6 Tips and Tricks for Sticking to Your Resolutions
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01.01.2014

6 Tips and Tricks for Sticking to Your Resolutions

Follow these tips and tricks for keeping your New Year’s Resolutions (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It turns out that when it comes to our frequent inability…

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Give the Gift of Great Taste this Holiday Season
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12.12.2013

Give the Gift of Great Taste this Holiday Season

Check out these great gift ideas for holiday gifts (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Everyone is looking for ways to make their holiday budget go farther without…

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Black Mesa Ranch Announces That It’s Candy Season!!
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11.12.2013

Black Mesa Ranch Announces That It’s Candy Season!!

Award winning Goat’s Milk Fudge (photo credit: Black Mesa Ranch) Cool autumnal temperatures have come to the White Mountains of Arizona early this year which…

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How to Have a Healthier Halloween
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10.25.2013

How to Have a Healthier Halloween

Check out these healthy creative spins on Halloween favorites to make this year! (photo credit: BigStockPhotos.com) For health-conscious parents, Halloween can be a nightmare.  From…

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What Flavor Ice Cream are You?
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08.20.2013

What Flavor Ice Cream are You?

What does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you? (Photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com Everyone likes different things and this is especially true when it comes…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
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12.27.2011

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate

There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is nothing quite like a…

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Show Your Love with the Cupid’s Diet for Valentine’s Day
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02.14.2011

Show Your Love with the Cupid’s Diet for Valentine’s Day

Flowers? Stuffed animals? Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Why not surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with a Cupid’s menu centered on aphrodisiac foods that can…

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