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Month: November 2014

8 Tips for Getting Enough Healthy Protein
Protein is essential to good health because it is involved in every critical function within your body. On average, American adults should be getting 10-35%…

6 Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Home this Fall
The nights are shorter and a little bit colder and there is Christmas music playing in all of the stores. There is no denying that…

Let’s Celebrate Arizona Grown Leafy Greens
November is the month of gratitude and if there is one thing we have to be grateful for here in Arizona it is the abundance…

Creative Ways to Cook Your Turkey
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you are dreading cooking your turkey maybe it’s time to try something a little different this year. …

Simple, Thoughtful Recipes Work Best for Holiday Feasts
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you are like us, you are spending your evenings searching Pinterest for the perfect recipes to make…

Attention Local Cooks: Casting Call!
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Learn More About The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!)
The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!) JANUARY 2015 The University of Arizona is hosting a conference in January in Tucson featuring…

3 Easy Ways to Pick the Perfect Turkey for Your Table
In most American households, a full-blown turkey dinner with all the fixings is only featured a couple times a year. This means that many of…

50 Ways to Use Pears
Pears belong to the same family as many other fruits like apples, cherries, peaches and plums. Most pears sold in the U.S. have a specific…

30 Things to Do With Kale
If there is one thing that is “hot” in the world of leafy greens right now, it is kale. This dark leafy green vegetable has…

Our Top 7 Fall Comfort Foods on Fill Your Plate
Fall is a time for rustic flavors and hearty, comforting dishes. As root vegetables, squash, and hearty greens like kale and arugula come into season…

The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!)
The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (with an Arizona Twist!) JANUARY 2015 The University of Arizona is hosting a conference in January in Tucson featuring…

What’s in Season in November 2014?
The theme for November is gratitude. It is a time to pause and take stock of all the blessings in our lives and to be…
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The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
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How I’m Using Portion Control, Calorie Counting, and a Deficit to Hit My Fitness Goals
By Joel Carr, Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager For the past few months, I’ve been on a mission not just to lose weight but…