Tag Archives: Produce
The Exciting Mineral Magnesium
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
Why Nutrient Deficiency is Less Likely When Eating Seasonally
By Rebecca Rullo, A Nutrition Communication Student at Arizona State University Many of us understand that fruits and vegetables are important for optimal health, but we may not understand how they are related to the seasons of the year. We … Continue reading
Eat Your Fruits
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This article is the second installment in a series Part 1: Eat Your Veggies Fruits are a very important part of a healthy diet, but it can be hard to fit them into … Continue reading
Eat Your Veggies!
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This is the first installment in a series It can be hard to fit vegetables in your diet, especially if you aren’t exactly sure how to prepare them. It makes it even worse … Continue reading
Easy Steps to Keeping Produce Fresher
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student In the United States, 30 to 40 percent of the food supply is wasted, equaling more than 20 pounds of food per person per month. One of the most common foods wasted, … Continue reading