Monthly Archives: August 2018

Citrus, Citrus and More Citrus

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   There is a reason one of the “Five C’s” is citrus. Arizona is one of four states that supply our nation with citrus. This is due to the sensitive nature of citrus … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Vitamins in the Early Stages of Life

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   There has been controversy about vitamins since as long as I can remember. As a child, I remember my mother having myself, along with my three siblings, take vitamins. I always just … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Erika Guzman, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   Chinese take-out always seems to be an easy way out of lunch or dinner time, but why spend money on takeout when you can make it at home? Where I live, Americanized-Chinese … Continue reading →

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History of Folate and It’s Importance During Pregnancy

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Throughout history, the discovery and use of vitamins in the human diet has been an uphill battle. Folate is one of many co-enzymatic B vitamins needed for DNA and RNA synthesis as well … Continue reading →

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Grapes Make August Great

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern August brings us “in season” grapes, and in season grapes bring us many great things! In honor of the amazing fruit being “in season” this month take a look at all these amazing … Continue reading →

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