Category Archives: Vegetables

What’s in Season This October?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Happy October! The weather is starting to cool down and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s time to start now on your healthy eating habits before all the holiday madness begins.  Fill … Continue reading →

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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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Cashew “Cheese” Sauce

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student This recipe is incredibly easy to make and will give you a delicious and versatile sauce that you can make at a moment’s notice. It is an excellent source of protein and … Continue reading →

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Growing Healthy Minds & Appetites: The Benefits of School Gardens and Kitchens

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken There is a growing disconnect between farms and tables around the world. With the ease of modern-day groceries and influx of fast-food restaurants around the world, many children grow up without learning the fundamentals of proper nutrition. … Continue reading →

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The Vitamin Question: Should you be giving your children daily vitamins?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken a Recent ASU Nutrition Student My toddler is a picky eater. While my spouse and I work hard to put balanced meals on her plate, getting her to eat them is another story altogether. Nervous about her … Continue reading →

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