Author Archives: Fill Your Plate
Corn Silks are Packed with Nutrients
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, one of my favorite things to do every summer was to husk the corn that we would get from our friends who grew some just down the road from us. … Continue reading
Beans Provide Lots of Nutrients and Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern “Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat the more you…” You know the rest. When we think of healthy food items, we typically think of kale, spinach, carrots, lean meats, … Continue reading
What Does Vitamin C Actually Do?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We think of taking more vitamin C during winter and cold and flu season so that we don’t get sick. But is this nutrient really a miracle preventative for getting sick? Read … Continue reading
Causes and Cures for Sugar Cravings
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern How often do you find yourself craving something sweet? For some, it’s right after meals, as sort of a sweet finish to your savory meal. For others, they happen throughout the … Continue reading
Brown Rice Versus White Rice
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern One staple food that you will always find both stored in our pantry and cooked in the fridge is rice. Ever since my mom and I became gluten intolerant we’ve relied on … Continue reading