Category Archives: Grocery

What Types of Foods are Good for You?

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered what types of foods are good for you? If what you were consuming had any nutritional benefit? We consume different foods every day, but have you ever sat down … Continue reading →

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Carrots Are Marching into Season!

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s finally March and spring is quickly approaching. A lot of wonderful produce has come into season this month but one, in particular, is carrots. The tasty orange treat is filling the plates … Continue reading →

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Is Your Diet Causing Tooth Decay?

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that we could all use a little more brushing and flossing.  We are admonished nearly every time we visit the dentist. But what we are rarely told is why this … Continue reading →

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Filing Your Plate with Radishes!

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Radishes have been in the shadows! Okay, not really. They actually grow in the sunlight and love sandy soils. It’s a cruciferous vegetable that’s family to kale and packs some serious health benefits. … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and create more free radicals. Some common vitamins, like vitamin C and E, counteract the free … Continue reading →

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