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What Does Vitamin C Actually Do?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We think of taking more vitamin C during winter and cold and flu season so that we don’t get sick. But is this nutrient really a miracle preventative for getting sick? Read … Continue reading

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Citrus isn’t the Only Source of Vitamin C!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever cold and flu season rolls around, we’re all so quick to stock up on vitamin C supplements to try to help build up our immunity and not get sick. But vitamin … Continue reading

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Add Some Citrus to Your Water

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the importance of staying hydrated. It is especially important for those of us living here in Arizona, as the heat during the summer can get quite intense, making it … Continue reading

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Study: Drinking Citrus Juices Help Boost Immune Health

A review of current studies finds that drinking citrus juice helps boost immune health. I think our Arizona, California and Florida citrus farmers already knew that since they produce some of the most wonderful citruses around. A review in Frontiers … Continue reading

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Foods the Experts say Help Boost Immunity

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   Like every other American, I’m trying to do things that help boost immunity during this pandemic, not to mention being in the middle of cold and flu season. But the experts … Continue reading

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