Monthly Archives: June 2019

In Defense of Carbohydrates

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evens a recent ASU Nutrition Student We all know that carbs have a bad reputation. There are too many “low carb” diets to even keep track of, but all carbs are not created equal. Understanding what a carbohydrate … Continue reading →

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Tips for Staying hydrated This Summer

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications intern Temperatures are climbing here in Arizona and so is the amount of water you should be drinking. Living in Arizona means great effort to stay hydrated not only in the winter but most importantly … Continue reading →

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Helping Your Child Eat Healthier

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student As a first-time mom, everything is new to me. Each week seems to bring another exciting development, as well as an unfamiliar challenge. Luckily, I have the Internet to search for tips … Continue reading →

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Shift to the Med Diet May Help Fight Depression

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’ve written extensively on how Arizona agriculture grows the Mediterranean Diet in the desert. But now new research suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet may even protect against the development of depressive … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin Question: Should you be giving your children daily vitamins?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken a Recent ASU Nutrition Student My toddler is a picky eater. While my spouse and I work hard to put balanced meals on her plate, getting her to eat them is another story altogether. Nervous about her … Continue reading →

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