Tag Archives: Fruit

The Japanese Pumpkin

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  With fall creeping up around the corner, and hopefully double digit temperatures, it’s about to be the season of the pumpkin! Watch out because a new squash is in town. It … Continue reading →

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Say ‘JELL-O’ to vitamins

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Did you ever think about making your own vitamins at home? It is easier than you think. Making your own JELL-O vitamins allows you to choose your own flavors and choose … Continue reading →

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Nutrient Density and Why You Need It

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Ashley TenBrink, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  Have you ever wondered why you should eat whole foods instead of highly processed foods?   Two words- Nutrient density.   I want you to picture a boxing ring.  Standing in … Continue reading →

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Yummy Summer Smoothies!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Summer is here, and this year I’m thinking of making tasty fruity smoothies my cold treat of choice! They can be packed full of vitamins and minerals, plus they won’t melt in your hand! … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lose Sleep over the Nightshade Family of Plants

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The Nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae) includes many fruits and vegetables that you may be familiar with, and probably have at home right now. But did you know that this group of plants … Continue reading →

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