Monthly Archives: September 2013

4 Foods that Help Fight Cholesterol

Heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is the leading cause of death in this country.  The CDC indicates that more than 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition which equates to more than 11% of … Continue reading

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“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Keep at Least Half of Your Grains Whole

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and other experts in the field. This article is an example of one of the chapters … Continue reading

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Two Small Steps to a Heart Healthier Diet

By the time you read this, more than five people in the U.S. will have died from heart disease.  As the number one killer of Americans, heart disease claims the lives of more than 600,000 people a year which is … Continue reading

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“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and other experts in the field. This article is an example of one of the … Continue reading

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Why Meat and Potatoes are Such a Perfect Pair

When it comes to things that go great together, there is no question that meat and potatoes is on most everyone’s list.  There is something about the combination of a deliciously juicy steak and creamy mashed potatoes that feels like … Continue reading

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