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GMO Educational Effort launched by Leading Government Agencies

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   Led by the Food and Drug Administration, a multiagency effort to educate consumers about genetically modified (GMO) foods through a new “Feed Your Mind” initiative launched last month to much fanfare. … Continue reading →

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Zinc and Immune Health – How It Helps and Where to Find It

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU Nutrition student   With the current pandemic hitting our nation hard, many of us are thinking about ways to promote health in ourselves and our family. The foundation of health is proper nutrition – … Continue reading →

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German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By : Gabrielle Hungate a recent ASU nutrition student There are very few occasions that I will make this kind of decadent item. I try to eat healthy on a regular basis, but there are events that I am asked … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Salsa

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Did you know that May is national salsa month! May is also known for a very popular holiday Cinco de mayo! In celebration of this holiday, we wanted to share some interesting facts about … Continue reading →

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Kid Approved Spinach Cashew “Ricotta” Lasagna

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lilian Grey   This spinach cashew “ricotta” lasagna is a much-loved meal in my kid approved arsenal of recipes. It’s simple to throw together, filled with healthy and whole ingredients, and kids can be easily involved in the prep … Continue reading →

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