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9 Tips for Eating Right Even When Money is Tight

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

For many families, the food budget is one of the few areas that can be considered “discretionary spending,” meaning that the amount isn’t dictated by someone else.  Unfortunately, this often means that when extra money is needed to cover an … Continue reading →

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What’s In Season in June?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Summer is here and we have already seen the temperature soar but that doesn’t mean the growing season is over. This is still a large variety of in-season locally grown Arizona products in the stalls at the farmers markets and … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Hosting Great Summer BBQs on a Budget

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Summer means hot days, tons of sun, poolside parties, and lots of weekend barbecues   Unfortunately, entertaining can be expensive which can limit your ability to bring your friends and family together as often as you would like.  But this year, you … Continue reading →

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The Incredible, Edible, Environmentally Friendly Egg

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

Everyone loves eggs. We love them scrambled, fried, poached, hard-boiled, sunny-side up, and over easy. But all that love means producing a whole lot of eggs. There is no question that creating a sustainable food supply for the rapidly increasing … Continue reading →

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The Great Milk Debate: Is White Milk Healthier Than Chocolate?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

By now, everyone knows our country is experiencing a rapidly increasing rate of childhood obesity. While there are many factors contributing to this problem, one of the culprits seen in school cafeterias across the country is chocolate milk. In an … Continue reading →

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