Tag Archives: Nutrition

How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)

By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau recently wrote an article on their Fill Your Plate blog about how American communities are helping to make the next generation … Continue reading

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Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time

More than 21 million children in the country receive free and reduced price meals during the school year, but when summer rolls around, only about 1 in 10 of those kids (3 million) get free meals through federal summer feeding programs.

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Five Easy Ways to Eat Better for Less

It is a fact of life that most of us are looking for ways to make the most of the money we have and when it comes to feeding our family that means stretching each food dollar as far as … Continue reading

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When it Comes to Yogurt…It’s All Greek to Me

You can barely turn on the TV without seeing an ad for some new brand of Greek Yogurt. These ads may have you wondering, when did the Greeks start making yogurt and why is everyone so excited about it? Let’s start by looking at why Greek yogurt is different than regular yogurt.

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3 Tips to Help Start Your Day the Healthy Way

February is National Hot Breakfast Month. Here are 3 tips to help your family start each day the healthy way.

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