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Live Longer by Consuming More Coffee
By Erika Guzman, Current ASU Nutrition Student Do you depend on coffee as a part of your daily routine? From getting ready to keeping awake,…
My Everyday Recipe for the Juiciest Steaks
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Who doesn’t love a juicy steak! I have a special strategy for cooking my steaks on the grill.…
Is Your Diet Causing Tooth Decay?
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that we could all use a little more brushing and flossing. We are admonished nearly…
Filing Your Plate with Radishes!
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Radishes have been in the shadows! Okay, not really. They actually grow in the sunlight and love sandy…
Green Tea to Your Health
By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student We all know that green tea has become very popular and that it’s now being used for treating…
All About the Pork
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork has always been referred to as the “other white meat” but it may be surprising to know…
3 Ways to Workout with Your Kids
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Working out. Those two words alone can make anyone cringe. Just the thought of working out can make…
The Connection Between Childhood Obesity and Chronic Diseases
By Jessica Bombase, Recent ASU Nutrition Student 1 in 5 “school-aged” children are obese, according to the CDC. This statistic really scares me. This is…
The Fill Your Plate Blog is Pouring its Heart into Healthy Eating
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of February isn’t just about hearts of love, but also healthy hearts. During this month many…
The Excellence of the Egg
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have we underestimated the true power the egg has to offer? I fear the excellence of the egg…
Slow Down on the Sugar During the Holidays
By Sandra L. Levitt, MD of Innovative Primary Care in Gilbert It’s officially holiday season and that means sweet treats are plentiful – from office…
Have You Loved on Your Legumes Lately?
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Legumes are seeds or fruit of plants in the Fabaceae family. Common legumes are beans, lentils, and peas.…
Edible Flower Power
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever walked past a flower garden of beautiful red roses and just wanted to eat them?…
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Growing up on our family farm in Arizona, I remember my dad, Pat Murphree, carefully planning what he called “night irrigations.” He talked often about…
What Nutrition Does an Avocado Have? A Complete Guide to Avocado’s Nutritional Value
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