April 10, 2018
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March 29, 2018
National Nutrition Month: It Doesn’t End Here
National Nutrition Month is coming to an end, but the need to solve America’s nutrition crisis continues. Every day, millions of Americans fail to meet the recommended nutritional guidelines. While some Americans can solve their issues with simple dietary changes, this is not the case for those who are struggling to meet basic needs. As […] Read more
March 22, 2018
Farmers and Suicide: Advocating for those who sustain our communities
There is an epidemic spreading across the fields and ranches in our country — American farmers are taking their own lives in record numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 84.5 suicides per 100,000 people in the farming industry. Although farmers make up only 1 percent of the United […] Read more
March 14, 2018
Health, Happiness, Dedication: Celebrating Pinnacle Prevention’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist day, and we are celebrating the incredible RDNs on our Pinnacle Prevention team! We are constantly amazed by the dedication and brilliance of these women. They work every single day to improve the health and happiness of those around them, and to build a better, brighter Arizona. Jessie Gruner, PhD, […] Read more
March 5, 2018
Poverty and Nutrition: Barriers to nutritious eating
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme of “Go Further With Food” got us thinking. Though creating opportunities to encourage families to prepare, plan and avoid common pitfalls that impact our food choices is powerful, are we really “going further?” As nutrition professionals, we often focus on the many benefits and functions of […] Read more
March 1, 2018
A Guide to Spring Planting in Arizona
Spring is around the corner, and in some parts of Arizona, so is gardening season! If you have an at-home garden or participate in a community garden, let this guide aid in your planting process. Planting land is divided into zones. The types of produce you should plant depends on the zone your garden is […] Read more
February 21, 2018
Women in Agriculture: The Future is Female
Women across the United States are making waves within the agricultural community. Nearly 66% of farmers are over the age of 55. With an aging farming population, there are gaps that need to be filled, and women are stepping up for the job. The 2017 National Young Farmers Coalition Survey determined that 60% of farmers […] Read more
February 13, 2018
Be Your Own Valentine: A case for positive body image and self-love during the season of affection
For many, the beginning of a new year is a time for reflection, change, and setting goals. Oftentimes, these goals focus on maintaining healthier lifestyles, like changing what we eat or how our bodies look and feel. Sometimes, however, the expectations we set for ourselves — and the ways we go about reaching them — […] Read more
February 9, 2018