Category Archives: Produce

Kittens, Peppers, and Daughters: A Simple Salad

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  For Christmas last year we got two kittens. If you’ve ever adopted a new pet, you know that your child is going to make you buy things that you simply do … Continue reading

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The Japanese Pumpkin

By Kat Brown, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  With fall creeping up around the corner, and hopefully double digit temperatures, it’s about to be the season of the pumpkin! Watch out because a new squash is in town. It … Continue reading

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Nutrient Density and Why You Need It

By Ashley TenBrink, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Have you ever wondered why you should eat whole foods instead of highly processed foods?   Two words- Nutrient density.   I want you to picture a boxing ring.  Standing in … Continue reading

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Get Cooking with Green Beans

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Did you know that we grow green beans here in Arizona? They grow from June to October, and you’re going to want to grab some while they’re still in season! 100 grams of … Continue reading

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Introducing Babies to Solid Foods

By Kevann Jordan, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  When a baby is born its mother is able to provide for all of his or her nutritional needs through breast milk until about 6 months old. According to the La Leche … Continue reading

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