Tag Archives: Glycemic Index

Is it Time to Reduce Your Glycemic Index?

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director   I often must ask myself, “am I eating too much sugar or poor-quality carbs?” The holidays are our excuse to often ignore this question. But a recent study is creating more conviction … Continue reading →

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Sweet Showdown: Sugar vs. Honey

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

It seems like half the people we know are looking for easy ways to cut back on their overall sugar intake.  For some people, the desire to cut back on refined sugar is for health reasons like diabetes, for other … Continue reading →

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Freekeh: What’s Old is New Once Again

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Freekeh, the newest grain-based product to hit the specialty food shelves, is catching the eye … Continue reading →

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