Category Archives: Produce

The Use of Food to Fight Cancer

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern For many, the word cancer doesn’t mean much until it touches your life, and when it does this simple word “cancer” changes your life forever. If there was something you could do to try … Continue reading →

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The Nutritional Content of Canned Versus. Fresh Produce

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that canned produce has a little bit of a bad reputation, but is that reputation based in fact or fiction? We’ve all heard that cooking vegetables takes out some … Continue reading →

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The Power of Garlic

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Garlic: It’s useful more than just for warding off vampires. In fact, it’s helpful for fighting viruses, infections, and so much more. This ingredient makes just about anything taste delicious, but more … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Caviar

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications intern Cowboy caviar is a party favorite in my family. This is a recipe that someone will always bring to the family get together and it’s always gone in a matter of minutes. Ingredients: 3 … Continue reading →

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Tips for Staying hydrated This Summer

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications intern Temperatures are climbing here in Arizona and so is the amount of water you should be drinking. Living in Arizona means great effort to stay hydrated not only in the winter but most importantly … Continue reading →

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