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Zucchini – A Versatile and Nutritious Veggie!
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07.01.2024

Zucchini – A Versatile and Nutritious Veggie!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My mom absolutely loves gardening, especially in the summer. Each spring when she starts to plant her…

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Dairy 101 – USDA Plans to Change Flavored Milks in School Lunches
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06.28.2024

Dairy 101 – USDA Plans to Change Flavored Milks in School Lunches

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   How many of you were told growing up that white milk comes from white cows, while…

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Dairy 101 – What is Pasteurization?
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06.24.2024

Dairy 101 – What is Pasteurization?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever you get a jug of milk from the store, you probably notice that it says “Pasteurized”…

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06.21.2024

Dairy 101 – National Dairy Month Recipes Featuring… MILK!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   We’ve been posting a lot about milk this month, and what better way to continue than…

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Dairy 101 – Importance of Milk on Childhood Development
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06.17.2024

Dairy 101 – Importance of Milk on Childhood Development

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, my mom was huge on making sure my 3 brothers and I got enough milk.…

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Dairy 101 – Different Kinds of Milk
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06.14.2024

Dairy 101 – Different Kinds of Milk

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you walk along the refrigerator cases of milk in your local grocery store, you’ll see that…

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06.10.2024

Dairy 101 – Dairy Fun Facts!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? With that being said, we’re going to be…

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Dairy 101 – A Closer Look at Milk’s Nutritional Benefits
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06.07.2024

Dairy 101 – A Closer Look at Milk’s Nutritional Benefits

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   Milk is an incredibly popular beverage across the board. Whether it’s enjoyed by the glass, in…

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12 Foods That Protect Your Skin
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06.03.2024

12 Foods That Protect Your Skin

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It is always important that we take good care of our skin. After all, it is the…

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Keep Your Kids Well-Nourished This Summer!
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05.31.2024

Keep Your Kids Well-Nourished This Summer!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It’s summer, which means that school is out, the kids are home, and it’s now more important…

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Is Oat Milk Healthier Than Regular Milk?
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05.27.2024

Is Oat Milk Healthier Than Regular Milk?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern In addition to writing for Fill Your Plate, I also work full-time at a local coffee shop.…

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Fiber Does More Than Promote Gut Health and Regularity
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05.24.2024

Fiber Does More Than Promote Gut Health and Regularity

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Fiber has long been known to be a nutrient that is very important for gut health and…

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Calcium Does More Than Build Strong Bones
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05.20.2024

Calcium Does More Than Build Strong Bones

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve long known that calcium is an incredibly important nutrient when it comes to bone health. Regardless…

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Featured Recipes

Mustard Coleslaw
Provided by: Hedie Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Mustard Coleslaw

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Beer Steak
Provided by: Pamela Griifin

Beer Steak

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Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup
Provided by: Elizabeth Rico Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager

Warm Your Soul Lasagna Soup

Beef
pork
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Rice Krispie Baked Chicken
Provided by: Rovey Farm Family Recipe

Rice Krispie Baked Chicken

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Pear Lime Jello Salad
Provided by: Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

Pear Lime Jello Salad

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Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
Provided by: Blissful Basil, Natural Delights

Vegan No-Churn Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

Dates
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Masala Chai Bites
Provided by: Natural Delights

Masala Chai Bites

Dates
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Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices
Provided by: Natural Delights

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Onions, Dates, and Middle Eastern Spices

Dates
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Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe
Provided by: Melinda Hunt

Homemade Strawberry Julius Recipe

Strawberries
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Chocolate Date Peppermint Mouse
Provided by: Natural Delights, Le Petit Eats

Chocolate Date Peppermint Mouse

chocolate
Dates
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