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30 Ways to Use Nuts
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03.28.2016

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…

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Homemade Baby Food: What You Need to Know
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03.23.2016

Homemade Baby Food: What You Need to Know

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student In May, my wife and I will be introducing our first child, Harrison, into the world. …

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Picky Eaters
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03.11.2016

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…

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Easy Breakfasts Make Big Health Benefits
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03.02.2016

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.…

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Food Labels Decoded
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02.19.2016

Food Labels Decoded

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist   As consumers in Arizona and around the country become more and more conscious about the content and quality of their…

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25 Ways to Eat Cherries
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02.17.2016

25 Ways to Eat Cherries

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern People don’t usually pick cherries as their go-to fruit. Usually it’s apples, bananas, or maybe even grapes. But…

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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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10 Dos and Don’ts with Sweets for your Teeth
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01.22.2016

10 Dos and Don’ts with Sweets for your Teeth

By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist You try to teach your kids to brush two times daily, floss daily, and see your hygienist at…

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Around the World in Arizona
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01.15.2016

Around the World in Arizona

By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition Student Arizona draws in people from all over the world who want to escape winters or find somewhere just as…

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25 Ways to Eat Bok Choy
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10.19.2015

25 Ways to Eat Bok Choy

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern There are many different kinds of fruits and vegetables that come into season in Arizona starting in October.…

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The Incredible, Edible Flower?
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07.24.2015

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…

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Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2015
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07.09.2015

Arizona Food Prices are Up Slightly in the Second Quarter of 2015

Arizona, July 2015 – Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are up in the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest Arizona Farm…

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National Eat Beans Day: Fascinating Bean Facts
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07.03.2015

National Eat Beans Day: Fascinating Bean Facts

Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you… well… you know. July 3rd is National Eat Beans Day. This is a…

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