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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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Fun Facts about Oatmeal
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01.18.2016

Fun Facts about Oatmeal

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,…

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The Power of Antioxidants
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01.13.2016

The Power of Antioxidants

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances…

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Green Tea
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01.08.2016

Green Tea

By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Green tea the king of beverages as it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.…

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Fatal Flowers
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12.28.2015

Fatal Flowers

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern “Those flowers you brought home are so beautiful!” Your cat thinks as you walk through the door with…

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After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth
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12.25.2015

After Holidays, Get Off Sugar, Save Your Teeth

Angela C. Torrence, RDH The amount of sugar in the American diet contributes to a host of health and behavioral problems. Unfortunately, the more sugar…

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Holiday Hacks
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12.18.2015

Holiday Hacks

By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student The holidays are notorious for weight gain and overeating. It’s the time to throw on your sweatshirts and dig…

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Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!
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11.30.2015

Here are 7 Reason to Love Teff!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Teff is a product that not many people are familiar with. It was first discovered in ancient Ethiopia…

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Fermented Foods: Good or Gross?
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11.27.2015

Fermented Foods: Good or Gross?

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Food has been fermented for centuries. It started out as a necessity for our ancestors, who had no…

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All about the Ch Ch Ch Chia Seed
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11.11.2015

All about the Ch Ch Ch Chia Seed

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Yes, it’s the same chia seed you saw in those dorky Chia Pet commercials but you won’t forget…

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3 Big Reasons to add more Vitamin C to your Routine
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10.23.2015

3 Big Reasons to add more Vitamin C to your Routine

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   More than ever before, Arizona families have greater opportunities to eat a balanced diet with a…

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You ‘Butter’ Believe It
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10.21.2015

You ‘Butter’ Believe It

Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In the spirit of the famous 12-step program, “Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m addicted to butter.” I’ve…

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Healthy Back-To-School Snack Options on a Healthy Budget
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10.16.2015

Healthy Back-To-School Snack Options on a Healthy Budget

By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Going back to school can be pricey, with the costs of supplies and back-to-school clothes…

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