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History of Pork
By Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork is the most consumed meat in the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of…
Celebrate Memorial Day AZ Style
Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Traditionally, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but…
The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!)
The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!) JANUARY 2015 The University of Arizona is hosting a conference in January in Tucson featuring…
Get Passionate about Pineapple!!
Looking for delicious recipes using pineapple? Look no further! (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When you think of pineapple, you probably think of somewhere tropical like Hawaii,…
15 Fun Facts about Food
Look no further to find out about these fun facts about food (photo credit:BigStockPhoto.com) Most of us eat every day with only nutrition or sustenance…
5 Simple Steps to Get Physical- and Get Healthy
Get physical and follow these tips for an active lifestyle (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is a sad truth of our times that most people do…
Tips for Planning a Fabulous Family Vacation on a Budget
Here are some fun tips for family travel (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The kids are settled in to school but the craziness that can be the…
The Importance of Soil
Don’t miss these important facts about soil. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Geological Survey recently released new maps that show what is in our soil. …
Are You One of the New Faces of Farming and Ranching?
Make sure you submit this application if you’re a new face of farming and ranching. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is on a nationwide…
July 4th Picnic Still Costs Less Than $6 per Person
(photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) An all-American Fourth of July picnic of the nation’s favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans,…
Get Your Daily Dose of Dairy
Have you gotten your daily dose of dairy today? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Have you gotten your daily dose of dairy today? If not, you are…
Gardening is Good for Your Health
Follow these tips to grow delicious food in your garden (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Many garden hobbyists look to their time tending plants as a necessary…
7 Tips for Hosting Great Summer BBQs on a Budget
Follow these seven tips if you’re looking to barbecue on a budget this summer. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer means hot days, tons of sun, poolside…
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The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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