Category Archives: Produce

Filling your Plate with Peas!

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student, Eat your peas! No, really! They’ve got fiber, antioxidants, and are packed with nutrients.  You can find them in your fried rice, in baby food all mashed up, and as a side dish … Continue reading →

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Do You Have “Mushroom” in Your Life for Mushrooms?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Jessica Bombace, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   The mushroom is not just a fungus, a toad’s stool or found in fairytales, it is more beneficial than we think. So, what exactly is a mushroom? Is it a plant? Is … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Protein

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Noor Nouaillati, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Have you ever wondered what the benefits of protein are? Your organs, tissues, muscles, and hormones consist of protein.  Protein is the key to growing and developing properly. Protein is the key to … Continue reading →

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16 Arizona Dairy Facts You Need to Know

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   Our Arizona dairy milk is one of the freshest, most local products you can purchase daily. In my role with the Arizona Farm Bureau, I’m regularly asked how to “buy local.” … Continue reading →

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My 1 Week Ketogenic Meal Plan

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By recent ASU nutrition student Alysia Nelson Part of an ongoing series of articles on the Ketogenic Diet   As a Nutrition Student at Arizona State University, I recognize how important a diet is for overall health and wellness. I … Continue reading →

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