Monthly Archives: October 2016

The Magical Fruit

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   This fruit comes in all colors and shapes and can take many forms in different recipes. They are nutrient powerhouses with multiple health benefits from protecting your heart to … Continue reading →

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Spooky Halloween Treats

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern  Halloween will be here soon, which means stocking up on candy, setting out the creepy decorations, and my favorite: dressing up in costumes! Even though my days of trick-or-treating have long passed, I … Continue reading →

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Three Simple Details that Create School Lunches Kids will Love

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Kevin Dietmeyer, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University   I’m sure you’ve had this type of a dream before.  You’re at work (since we all dream about being at work) and nothing seems particularly out of the … Continue reading →

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The Calcium Effect

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   We have been told from a young age about the importance of calcium in our diets. And now, many pass that same knowledge from their parents to their own … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Seeds for Life

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Kevin Dietmeyer, a Nutrition Communication student at Arizona State University   It’s a pumpkin spice time of year and pumpkin spice everything is trending with no signal of stopping anytime soon, and why should it? Trends like pumpkin spice … Continue reading →

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