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2017 Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine-Council Recipe Contest Winner, Sandy

Sandy's Spicy Salad. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine-Council Recipe Contest Finalist, Phoenix

Apple Cookies. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine-Council Recipe Contest Finalist, Sarah

Not Your Momma's Fruit Salad. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine-Council Recipe Contest Finalist, Gabriella

Italian Bean Tomato Bowls. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Contest Winner, Madison

Madison's Fun Fall Dip. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Contest Finalist, Khloe

Broccoli & Chicken Side Salad. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

2017 Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Contest Finalist, Liliana

Spinach Cranberry Pecan Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. This recipe contest, a collaboration between BCBSAZ and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish.

AZCentral.com LivingWell | Nourishing Arizona Week brings focus to food deserts

TJ Gibson, for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Eat Seasonally

Best times for fruits and vegitables

How to Pick Produce

Take the guesswork out of grocery shopping!

Keep it simple: Can you say “asparta..."

Keep it simple: What your plate should look like

Keep it simple: Food labels

Five tips to help you shop healthier

There’s no magic formula when it comes to shopping for healthy food. Good news is, you can find healthy options even in challenging situations.

How to read the Nutrition Facts label

Use the Nutrition Facts label on the back of the package to help choose healthy foods. Try these tips.

Thrifty meal planning made easy

Eating on a budget doesn’t have to be hard. You can find low-cost, nutritious foods to plan your meals. Here’s how.

White or whole wheat bread: Which is better?

A simple choice can go a long way for better health. Next time you are buying bread, consider your options.

Soda and Juice vs. Water

You have heard that soda has a lot of sugars, but do you know how much?

Thrifty meal planning made easy

Eating on a budget doesn’t have to be hard. You can find low-cost, nutritious foods to plan your meals. Here’s how.

Are all snacks created equal?

Small changes will lead to better nutrition, and it all can start with the right snack.