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Natures Medicine
By Alexandra Pettit Not only is it a delicious spice but it has been praised for its medicinal uses for thousands of years: Cinnamon. Ceylon…
What’s in season? Eggplant
Erika Guzman A Recent ASU Nutrition Student When vegetables are in season, it usually means it’s very tasty and it’s cheap! This season, it’s eggplant!…
4 Easy Ways to Get More Fiber
By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Fiber is a very important carbohydrate. Normally, carbohydrates are broken down by the body to be used…
The Mighty Chickpea
By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I stumbled upon this recipe several years ago while scrolling through Pinterest. I wanted something that was…
Broccoli Isn’t the Bad Guy!
By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Why does this tree-like veggie get such a bad rap? From our own dining tables to…
Valentine’s Day is Good for the Heart
By Erin Wyatt A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Valentine’s Day is when we celebrate the love in our hearts. We do this with cards, flowers,…
Nutrition for the Life Cycle Series – Nutrition During School-Age Years
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This is part five of a five-part series on nutrition within the lifecycle. Read part one, part two,…
15 Meal Planning Guidelines For Your Preschooler
By Alise Robers, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Getting little ones to try new foods, or eat what you put in front of them can be…
Jamming Out While Working Out
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Who doesn’t love music? Music has the power to affect people in ways they don’t even know. Have…
Carrots Are Marching into Season!
By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s finally March and spring is quickly approaching. A lot of wonderful produce has come into season this…
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and…
Fill Your Plate with Watermelon
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This delicious melon requires a long growing season; Arizona’s warm climate is perfect for thriving watermelon cultivation.…
Ginger-Mushroom Spring Rolls
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Spring is around the corner. Okay, in Arizona it’s already here. When I think of spring I think…
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How Farmers Use Cool Hours Irrigation to Conserve Water and Grow Your Food
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
When I first started paying attention to nutrition for my fitness goals, I focused mostly on protein and carbs. Protein for muscle. Carbs for energy.…
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