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Does Your Food Fuel You or Fatigue You?
My little brother recently got his first truck, and the unique aspect of it is that it boasts a robust racing engine. For this engine…
The 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method
Grocery shopping can often feel like a daunting task. You may open your fridge and find it nearly empty except for a few random items,…
Can Food be Your Medicine?
You might have heard the quote, “Let thy medicine be thy food, and thy food be thy medicine.” This quote is often attributed to Hippocrates,…
Fall’s Foods: And Why They Are Good For You!
By Kennadee Riggs, Communications Intern Have you ever wondered if there were any healthy advantages to eating a slice of pumpkin pie? Here is…
Corn or Flour Tortillas?
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Corn or flour tortillas? That’s a common question now at my favorite Mexican food restaurants. Years ago,…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Produce Fact Articles
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Fill Your Plate is the place to go if you need to learn about anything food related!…
How Essential Nutrients Work for You
By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU nutrition student Essential nutrients include various vitamins and minerals along with certain fatty acids and amino acids that your…
Our Longtime Love of Local
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But,…
Kid-Approved Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
By: Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU Nutrition student Stuffed bell peppers have always been a favorite of mine; however, they haven’t always been so…
March is the Month for Food
By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications intern March is surely the month for food. Get ready because this month is a food lovers paradise when it…
What is Calorie Density
By Kenda Hettinger a Recent ASU Nutrition Student When I first had my daughter in 2014, I kept 30 pounds of my excess weight…
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student Mental health has become a major issue in the United States. According to the CDC, 1…
How to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
By Kenda Hettinger, a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I grew up on microwave lasagna meals and Velveeta shells and cheese. I am not the only…
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