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Eating Nuts Daily Can Boost Heart Health
Nuts are frequently celebrated for their various health benefits, but recent research has elevated their status, particularly regarding cardiovascular health. A comprehensive review revealed compelling…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles About Fiber!
We’ve written a lot about the importance of getting plenty of fiber in your diet here on Fill Your Plate, and rightfully so! This important…
Different Nuts Provide Different Health Benefits
Nuts are one of my go-to snacks, particularly when I’m on the move or just need a quick, healthy option to keep me energized throughout…
Fun Facts About Pistachios
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Pistachios are a delicious snack with many health benefits and nutrients. Check out these fun facts about pistachios…
Zinc and Immune Health – How It Helps and Where to Find It
By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU Nutrition student With the current pandemic hitting our nation hard, many of us are thinking about ways to…
50 Ways to Enjoy Arizona Pecans
By Jennifer Restuccio a recent ASU Nutrition Student Arizona has some of the best fruits and nuts in the world. Dates, pecans, pistachios, and lemons…
Nuts for Nuts? You Should be!
By Jessica Bombace, ASU Nutrition Student Photo Provided by Green Valley Nuts may seem like just an ordinary snack or something you would find in…
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…
Legumes and Nuts: The Nutrient Packed Secret
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist Legumes are a family of nutritious vegetables, which consists of beans, peas, nuts, and lentils. They are known for…
Go Nuts in AZ
By Kat Brown, ASU Nutrition student Nuts have been long touted for their super-food benefits. Whether you are grabbing them on the go or adding…
Top 5 Healthy Snacks for Back to School
Here are some ideas for back to school healthy snacks (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) With so much media coverage on the childhood obesity crisis, it may…
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