Tag Archives: Nuts

Fun Facts About Pistachios

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Pistachios are a delicious snack with many health benefits and nutrients. Check out these fun facts about pistachios before tuning in to our segment with Rosie on the House at 8 am, Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Zinc and Immune Health – How It Helps and Where to Find It

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Lillian Lin-Levitan a recent ASU Nutrition student   With the current pandemic hitting our nation hard, many of us are thinking about ways to promote health in ourselves and our family. The foundation of health is proper nutrition – … Continue reading →

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50 Ways to Enjoy Arizona Pecans

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

Arizona has some of the best fruits and nuts in the world. Dates, pecans, pistachios, and lemons are all coveted Arizona exports. In 2018 alone Arizona’s pecan production was worth over 52,170,000 dollars and 17,000 acres were used for harvesting pecans.

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Nuts for Nuts? You Should be!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Jessica Bombace, ASU Nutrition Student Photo Provided by Green Valley Nuts may seem like just an ordinary snack or something you would find in your trail mix but it really is more than that! And, Arizona is home to … Continue reading →

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30 Ways to Use Nuts

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela C. Torrence, RDH and nutritionist Some people have a negative opinion of nuts due to their higher fat content but the truth of it is, nuts provide a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, plant proteins, and … Continue reading →

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