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The T on Tomatoes 

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

 Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director  Let’s talk tomatoes, the world’s most popular fruit and in Arizona too! The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture shows Arizona hosting 61 acres of tomatoes grown in the … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower- the Cruciferous Superfood

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I think many people would look at cauliflower in the market or grocery store and pass it by, thinking it’s just another boring vegetable. Even I used to be a skeptic. This … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Be Eating The Colors of the Rainbow

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evans, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The agricultural scene is thriving in Arizona, and we have access to some of the freshest produce year round. Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new things! I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants and Phytochemicals

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Sometimes normal processes in our bodies result in unstable free radicals, which damage other cells on contact and create more free radicals. Some common vitamins, like vitamin C and E, counteract the free … Continue reading →

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The Meaning Behind the Color of Your Food

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   When we chose to Fill Our Plate with fresh fruits and veggies, we often find that our plates look like a rainbow. There are blues, greens, purples, yellows, oranges, and reds … Continue reading →

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