Category Archives: Farmer’s Markets

Leeks: The Underrated Allium Vegetable

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By: Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student If you don’t know what leeks are, you are missing out! This allium vegetable is in the same family as the commonly used onions and garlic, yet somehow usually overlooked. When cooked, … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Artichokes

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student I’m going, to be honest… I had never even heard of artichokes until I was in high school. Fortunately, I have good old Applebee’s to thank for introducing me to the wonder … Continue reading →

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Provide Veggie Options for the Kids

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Children between the ages of 4-6 have heightened neophobia. Neophobia is the fear of trying something new. This makes it difficult keeping a good variety of vegetables in their diet. I know … Continue reading →

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Arizona Seasonal Veggie Recipe

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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 →

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Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

by Kenda Hettinger, a recent  ASU nutrition  student Before I first made these my husband told me that he didn’t know how he was going to like a mashed potato stuffed a mushroom. He has completely changed his mind, and … Continue reading →

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