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The Exciting Mineral Magnesium

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Katrina Aceret, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student  What is Magnesium? Let’s be honest, do we really think about magnesium when we think about the minerals we need? Many people do not realize the importance of magnesium in their … Continue reading →

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What are We Missing?

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student The average American diet is deficient in lots of vitamins and minerals, even though it’s dense in calories. Over 40% of adults aren’t getting enough of calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, D, E, … Continue reading →

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Glorious Grapes

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern   One of my favorite fruits in the world is the humble grape, and although they are little, they are tasty, packed with nutrition, and one of the more versatile fruits I’ve come … Continue reading →

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3 Big Reasons to add more Vitamin C to your Routine

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   More than ever before, Arizona families have greater opportunities to eat a balanced diet with a good mix of vitamins and minerals. And, while the best place to get those vitamins … Continue reading →

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