Monthly Archives: April 2016

Eat Beans and Live Longer?

By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student   In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my vegan household, that means plenty of bean chili, lentil loafs, and legume soups. Until I … Continue reading

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Arizona Farmers get more Crop per Drop

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern  Water is important to farmers and ranchers across the globe, it grows their crops and waters their livestock, after all. Here in the desert state of Arizona, it can be an even more … Continue reading

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Spring Plants your Pet Should be Avoiding

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern As they say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but are they flowers you really want around? Spring is a beautiful time of year. The weather is warm, there is always a nice breeze, … Continue reading

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More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes

By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student As all areas of life get busier and busier, many Arizonans feel their energy levels waning. It can become hard to concentrate on tasks and individuals find themselves exhausted in the middle … Continue reading

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It’s Grilled Cheese Month!

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The month of April is my favorite month of the year because it happens to be dedicated to my favorite food: the grilled cheese! A grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect lunch or … Continue reading

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