Tag Archives: Vegetable

10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)

According to the Centers for Disease Control, less than 25% of us are even coming close to eating the recommended number of servings for fruit and vegetables each day.

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Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?

Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce?   Arizona is one of the best states to celebrate fresh! We’re planting and harvesting 12 … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Help You Eat Right in the New Year

It’s the time of year when everyone decides to buckle down and get rid of those unwanted pounds.  This is why the most common New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight.  There is this idea that the New Year brings … Continue reading

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It’s is National Vegetarian Month: Veg Out!

This month is National Vegetarian Month and we can’t think of a better time to try out some delicious vegetable recipes featuring fabulous, locally grown Arizona produce.  You don’t need to swear off meat for the month to participate (in fact … Continue reading

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Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day

As a society, we are missing the mark when it comes to the nutritional guidelines recommended by the USDA.  A study entitled State of the Plate conducted by the Produce for Better Health Foundation shows that less than 10% of us … Continue reading

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