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Phosphorous is an Incredibly Important Nutrient
In the landscape of nutrition and health, the multitude of nutrients available can seem overwhelming. From vitamins and minerals to proteins and healthy fats, each…
Beets Give You Needed Nutrients
By Julie Murphree, Director of Outreach and Sarah Hunt, Communications Intern Beets grow well in Arizona! When you go to an Arizona farmers…
What the National School Lunch Program Provides
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student For children, the cafeteria is a social setting with a break from classwork and a chance to…
Filling Your Plate With Beets
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Beta vulgaris! Almost sounds like a spell in a whimsical film on sorcerers. But it won’t make beets…
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.…
Fill Your Plate with Cabbage
By Sarah Levesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student We grow lots of cabbage and bok choy in Arizona during the winter. Here’s why it’s so healthy.…
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The Water in Your Salad Bowl: Why New Farm Water Matters to Every Arizona Table
By the time a head of Yuma lettuce, a glass of Arizona milk, or a handful of local pecans reaches your kitchen, a lot of…
What Nutrition Do Potatoes Have? A Complete Guide to the Nutritional Value of Potatoes
For a long time, potatoes were one of those foods I wasn’t quite sure about when it came to my fitness goals. I knew they…
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