Category Archives: Fruit

Can Rewards Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables at School?

  By Lori Meszaros, Nutrition Communication Student at ASU   Using rewards to get children to eat isn’t anything new. If you think about it, haven’t parents been doing this all along? “Clean your plate or you won’t get dessert” … Continue reading

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The Magical Fruit

By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   This fruit comes in all colors and shapes and can take many forms in different recipes. They are nutrient powerhouses with multiple health benefits from protecting your heart to … Continue reading

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Grow with your family: Benefits of Introducing Gardening to Children

By Jacob Gerdes, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student Growing up, I loved being outside and that feeling has stuck with me to this day. However, I missed out on one opportunity that could have changed the way I … Continue reading

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A Review of Quick and Nutritious Meals

By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student   These days, it seems we find more and more to put on our plate, no pun intended, and we find less time to eat right. I know in my … Continue reading

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Eat Your Fruits

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This article is the second installment in a series Part 1: Eat Your Veggies Fruits are a very important part of a healthy diet, but it can be hard to fit them into … Continue reading

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