Category Archives: Grain

Eat Your Grains

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This is the third installment of a series Part 1: Eat Your Veggies Part 2: Eat Your Fruits   Some people are afraid to cook with grains. They aren’t sure what pairs well … Continue reading

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The Mediterranean Diet: Heart Healthy and Delicious

By Michael Russell, recent Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student Becoming a nutrition communications student has introduced me to several wonderful diets and reasons to start eating healthier.  As a part of one particular class we had to choose a … Continue reading

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Healthy Snacking for Children

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student My wife and just had our first child in May and we couldn’t be more excited.  I wrote an article about preparing your own baby food and the benefits to it … Continue reading

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What makes a grain whole?

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  You hear it all the time: eat whole grain. But, what is it really? A whole grain contains three key components: the germ, the bran, and the endosperm. The bran contains the … Continue reading

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Get to know Farro

By Veronica De Lira, Nutritionist   Super foods, the term that often signifies food that offers all the proper nutrients and vitamins and is all around beneficial to your health. Usually when people hear the term “super food” one thinks … Continue reading

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