Category Archives: Ag Facts

The Nutritional Content of Canned Versus. Fresh Produce

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that canned produce has a little bit of a bad reputation, but is that reputation based in fact or fiction? We’ve all heard that cooking vegetables takes out some … Continue reading →

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The Power of Garlic

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Garlic: It’s useful more than just for warding off vampires. In fact, it’s helpful for fighting viruses, infections, and so much more. This ingredient makes just about anything taste delicious, but more … Continue reading →

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Summer Science for Kids

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB communications intern School is out and summer is here for the kiddos. They are excited for a fun filled two months of summer. You are probably wondering how you are going to keep them busy for … Continue reading →

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The Squeeze on Citrus

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates A Recent ASU Nutrition Student 4 Ways One of Arizona’s Top Crops Benefits the Body In 1889, William J. Murphy planted an experimental citrus grove along the newly completed Arizona Canal. At this time in history, it … Continue reading →

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Intermittent Fasting, is it Good or Bad?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evans, A Recent ASU Nutrition Student By now you’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting as its popularity has recently surged, but what exactly does it mean? There are three main types of intermittent fasting, each allotted a different … Continue reading →

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