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Fall’s Foods: And Why They Are Good For You!

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Kennadee Riggs, Communications Intern   Have you ever wondered if there were any healthy advantages to eating a slice of pumpkin pie? Here is a list of popular fall ingredients and their own unique health benefits!   Pumpkin This … Continue reading →

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Corn or Flour Tortillas?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Corn or flour tortillas? That’s a common question now at my favorite Mexican food restaurants. Years ago, we never received such a question. But the choice is a good one for several … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Produce Fact Articles

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Fill Your Plate is the place to go if you need to learn about anything food related! We have done several articles over the years that include fun facts about vegetables, nuts, … Continue reading →

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How Essential Nutrients Work for You

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU nutrition student Essential nutrients include various vitamins and minerals along with certain fatty acids and amino acids that your body must have to function and is not able to make on its own. That … Continue reading →

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Our Longtime Love of Local

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Much talk about “local” has spurred a multitude of conversations, especially during the pandemic of 2020. But, did you know, 100 years ago nearly every farmer and rancher in Arizona, and America … Continue reading →

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