Tag Archives: History

Pickles, They’re kind of a big DILL

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Pickles have always been a fan favorite, even as early as 2030 B.C.E. Next time you eat a pickle think of these fun facts! Pickles have been around since ancient times, although there is … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Salsa

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit AZFB Communications Intern Did you know that May is national salsa month! May is also known for a very popular holiday Cinco de mayo! In celebration of this holiday, we wanted to share some interesting facts about … Continue reading →

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Foods to Boost the Immune System

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

  By Gabrielle Hungate a recent ASU nutrition student     It is clear that the world is going through a major shift and could be changed forever. We are going through something that will be in the history books. … Continue reading →

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The Most Underrated Superfood

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

When we think of superfoods we usually think of foods like acai berries, goji berries, cacao, green tea, or spirulina. There is one superfood that was extremely popular many years ago but has disappeared from Americans’ plates for many years.

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Dates

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Dates have grown in popularity as the whole food diet has grown in popularity. Dates are a good whole food sweetener. People add dates to their smoothies and desserts, I have even … Continue reading →

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