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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…

Arizona Pork: A Flavorful Star in Our Culinary Scene
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications When it comes to culinary diversity in Arizona, one ingredient stands out as a versatile…

Highly Processed Foods Tied to Brain Changes: New Study Reveals Alarming Effects
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism this last February, researchers have uncovered compelling…

The Nutritional Powerhouse Grown in Arizona Agriculture: Why Asparagus is a Star Crop
Arizona Farming, Asparagus Nutrition, Healthy Eating By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications In the heart of Arizona’s fertile lands, where the…

Resisting Temptation: Sometimes Shopping Can Cause Us to Break Our Diets
Let’s be real—sticking to a healthy diet when you’re grocery shopping can feel like walking through a minefield. Sure, the store’s stocked with nutritious options,…

Exploring the Carnivore Diet: A Meat-Lover’s Paradise or Nutritional Mirage?
Joel Carr Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager There’s nothing quite like indulging in a perfectly smoked brisket—tender, juicy, and flavorful. Sometimes I think I’d…

Timing Is Everything! Even When It Comes To Eating Carbs
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications I’ve always worried and wondered about my carb intake. Too many, too few, how do…

Has A Change in Your Sleep Pattern Kept You Up At Night
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications I can tell my sleep pattern has changed. I’m waking up earlier in the morning…

Watch Out for Health Foods That Aren’t Healthy
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve all heard the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover,” meaning that you should…

The Mediterranean Diet is Great for Our Health, and Arizona Produces it!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Arizona is a pretty cool state for lots of reasons. Our state has lots of national and…

The 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Have you ever walked up to your fridge, opened the doors, and found only half a…

Tiny But Mighty Sunflower Seeds!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Anytime my family went on a trip or went to livestock shows, we would always bring…