Tag Archives: Fruit

An Apple a Day…

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student Apples are one of the absolute favorite fruits. They are super versatile, full of antioxidants, and are a delicious addition to baked goods or as a healthy snack. This fruit has a long, … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Facts

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Arizona Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom  It’s Summertime, the sun is out and the weather is great! The only thing that could make this summer-perfect is some refreshing watermelon. A watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The … Continue reading →

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Fiber is your friend

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   What is Fiber? Fiber forms the support structure of leaves, stems, and plants. It is the part of foods that are hard to digest, or that the body cannot digest at all. … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Plate with Cantaloupe

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As mentioned on Fill Your Plate, Arizona ranks second in the production of Cantaloupe nationwide. This beautiful melon is grown both in the spring and in the fall. With spring here, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Nutrition for the Life Cycle Series – Nutrition During Preschool Years

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student This is part four of a five-part series on nutrition within the lifecycle. Read part one, part two and part three.   The ages between 3-5 years old are some of the most … Continue reading →

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