Category Archives: Ag Facts
Turnips and Turnip Greens
Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition Student Turnips are thought to originate in Asia but are now grown throughout the world. They are a cold-weather crop and in Arizona grown from November through April. They are often thought of … Continue reading
Dates
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Dates have grown in popularity as the whole food diet has grown in popularity. Dates are a good whole food sweetener. People add dates to their smoothies and desserts, I have even … Continue reading
Fun Facts about the Main Dish on Thanksgiving
By Julie Murphree AZFB Outreach Director You hear it all the time from friends and family: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s all about the food and less about the gift-giving. It’s also the holiday to be thankful for … Continue reading
Arizona Seasonal Veggie Recipe
By Danielle Sharkey a recent ASU Nutrition Student What is eating seasonal and why should we consider this way of eating? How do we know what is seasonal in our area? Eating “seasonal” is when you purchase and consume fruits … Continue reading
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student Mental health has become a major issue in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 out of 6 adults will have depression at some point in their lifetime and 3.2% … Continue reading