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Month: August 2022
Food Safety: Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail
Staff Reports Parents, you will probably find yourself doing back-to-school shopping with the kids returning to school. Include food safety items on your next shopping…
Study: Cardamom May Improve Glucose Metabolism
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Cardamom is an intense, slightly sweet spice that instantly brings sweetness to any recipe and can be…
Our Yummy Pear Lime Jello Salad
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Something that my family always looks forward to at every family gathering is Pear Lime Jell-O salad.…
Watermelon Is More Than Just an Iconic Summer Treat
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Nothing reminds me of summer more than pool parties, backyard barbecues and big slices of watermelon. This…
The Many Cuisines that Feature Edible Flowers
Staff Reports Edible flowers are used in many different cuisines around the world, and some are associated with health benefits, according to registered dietitian Ansley…
Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Staff Reports A hectic morning is typical for all parents. The kids are usually running around the house in a frenzy. Trying to prepare them…
Quick Methods of Getting Your Morning Coffee Fix
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern If you are anything like me, coffee is an absolute necessity for being able to function properly…
The Weekend Exercise Warrior: It’s Better than Nothing
Staff Reports Adults who only have time to exercise on the weekends can still reap benefits from physical activity, according to a study published in…
Purple Potatoes Gain Popularity as We Discover their Nutritious Tastiness
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Registered dietitians say that while white and sweet potatoes are popular and nutritious, people should not forget…
List of Articles To Combat Picky Eating
Staff Reports Kids are notorious for being picky eaters. If dealing with picky eaters, try not to get frustrated, instead creative. Make healthy food choices…
Non-Starchy Veggies Offer Healthful Fiber, Nutrients
You’ve heard it before, but I’m going to say it again: Yuma, Arizona is the lettuce bowl capital of the nation from November to late…
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Frailty Risk: Study
Staff Reports The Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of frailty as people age, according to a study of 2,300 adults published in The…
Fiber-rich Foods Help You Feel Full
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Recent Arizona State University nutrition student Kat Brown defines fiber as forming the support structure of leaves,…
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The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research…
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…
