Tag Archives: vegetables

Fiber is your friend

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student   What is Fiber? Fiber forms the support structure of leaves, stems, and plants. It is the part of foods that are hard to digest, or that the body cannot digest at all. … Continue reading →

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In a World Full of Kale, Why Not be a Green Bean?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student I’m a lover of all things kale, but lately, I’ve been thinking about green beans: where have they been? Why aren’t they as popular? Why is there a kale craze but no green … Continue reading →

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Filing Your Plate with Radishes!

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah LeVesque, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Radishes have been in the shadows! Okay, not really. They actually grow in the sunlight and love sandy soils. It’s a cruciferous vegetable that’s family to kale and packs some serious health benefits. … Continue reading →

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Did You Know Cabbage is in Season?

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern For January and February Cabbage is in season! Fill Your Plate has an article explaining how amazing it is that in Arizona we can grow crops year round! Check out the article tilted … Continue reading →

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On the Go Snacking

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Are you lacking in quick and easy snack ideas? Healthy snacks like yogurt and hummus aren’t easy to eat while on the run, but having something handy while doing errands or going to … Continue reading →

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