Category Archives: Grocery

50 Ways to Enjoy Arizona Pecans

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

Arizona has some of the best fruits and nuts in the world. Dates, pecans, pistachios, and lemons are all coveted Arizona exports. In 2018 alone Arizona’s pecan production was worth over 52,170,000 dollars and 17,000 acres were used for harvesting pecans.

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Water Does Wonders for Your Skin

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

In a place like Arizona, water is a must to survive in the summer months but is also an added benefit in the winter months as well. During the winter and the summer, the weather is very dry, and our skin tends to suffer dryness, itchiness, and even cracked skin.

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50 Creative Ways to Eat Spinach

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

Spinach is in season! If you’re anything like I am, you love buying spinach but have trouble eating it before it goes bad. But, I must change my ways! Have you noticed how healthy this leafy green is for you and me? 

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Apple Spice Cake

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

Apple Spice cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easily made to be dairy-free by subbing out the butter for a plant-based option and the milk from another milk substitute.  My sister has a dairy allergy, so this is one of the deserts that are easily made to fit her dietary restrictions. Of course, it’s still just as wonderful with dairy, I prefer the recipe with dairy. I originally found this recipe on Pinterest but have made some changes to suit my liking.

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Biotin Supplements: Worth the Hype?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski, a recent ASU Nutrition Student  If you’re a fan of reading health-related articles, you may have heard of the vitamin, biotin, and the health claims that are commonly associated with it. Biotin supplements have gained popularity for … Continue reading →

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