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Avoiding The Deadly Quartet

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Insulin resistance, an excessive intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, even eating a large amount of saturated fat… these are precursors for diabetes. But did you know that there is … Continue reading →

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Is Alcohol Good for the Body?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Emily Carver, Recent Arizona Sate University Nutrition Student  Whether alcohol is good for the body has been a highly-debated topic. It’s been said that wine, specifically red wine, is heart-healthy, meaning it can help reduce coronary heart disease, possibly … Continue reading →

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Stop and Smell the Flours

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Nathan Chambers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student   If you’re anything like me, you love to create and then eat all manner of baked goods. Who doesn’t love warm banana bread just out of the oven and smothered … Continue reading →

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A Message to Moms: Don’t Fear the Fear Tactics in Marketing

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Amber Morin, Arizona Farm Bureau Field Manager and southern Arizona rancher Hi, moms! In agriculture, we are moms too and we care about you. We understand that being a mom can be very fulfilling, but also very stressful. As … Continue reading →

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Grab the Quinoa! Ancient Grains are Making a Comeback

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  What are ancient grains? Ever since it became cool to eat carb-less diets grains have been getting a bad rap. Recently, there has been a rise in gluten-free options while people … Continue reading →

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