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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Vegetables
By Gabrielle Hungate a recent ASU Nutrition Student This is a recipe that is something that has become a staple in my home. It is…
The Humble Sweet Potato
By Morgan Crawford a recent ASU student Did you know that sweet potatoes are in season? Ah, the humble sweet potato. Such a simple…
400% of Vitamin A the Kids Will Love
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Raising healthy children is no easy task, and when it comes to their food choices it…
The Scoop on Purple Potatoes
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Sweet potatoes are so very versatile, and a staple in many people’s diets. They are also a holiday…
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…
What’s in Season in September
[caption id="attachment_11154" align="alignright" width="300"] Make sure you don’t miss out on these delicious in season fruits and vegetables this September (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] The long,…
Here’s Why You Need to Eat More Garlic
[caption id="attachment_10956" align="alignright" width="300"] Don’t miss how garlic plays an important role in our health (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] People have been using garlic to add…
9 Ways to Help Protect Your Heart Health
[caption id="attachment_10447" align="alignright" width="300"] Try one of these recipes for a healthy heart in honor of Women’s Heart Health Month (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Despite the…
It’s Thanksgivukkah!?!
[caption id="attachment_10158" align="alignright" width="300"] A dual celebration aptly named “Thanksgivukkah,”In some ways, the pairing of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah is a natural fit. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption]…
What’s in Season in November?
[caption id="attachment_10109" align="alignright" width="300"] Choose one of these delicious in season recipes to fill your plate this November! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] November is all about…
Favorite Recipes from Fill Your Plate Moms: Sweet Potato-Zucchini Bread
Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family…
What’s in Season in October
[caption id="attachment_10005" align="alignright" width="300"] Work some of these in season produce into your meals this month (Photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] October means cooler weather and warmer…
What’s in Season in September
[caption id="attachment_9667" align="alignright" width="300"] Add in season arugula to your salads this September! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] It’s September which means summer is over and the…
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