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Smoothies Pack a Nutritional Punch!
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08.09.2024

Smoothies Pack a Nutritional Punch!

When my brothers and I were growing up, one of our favorite summer drinks was fruit smoothies. They were the perfect mix of slightly sweet,…

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Workout in the Morning for More Results!
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08.05.2024

Workout in the Morning for More Results!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Between my full-time job, and writing for Fill Your Plate, finding time to work out can sometimes…

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Select Fish as Your Protein of Choice
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08.02.2024

Select Fish as Your Protein of Choice

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up my brothers and I all detested fish. Even the heavily breaded frozen fish sticks were…

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How to Build a Healthy Salad
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07.29.2024

How to Build a Healthy Salad

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My absolute favorite meal of all time and my usual go-to is a salad loaded with lots…

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Health Benefits of Pickle Juice
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07.26.2024

Health Benefits of Pickle Juice

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Pickles seem to be one of those foods that either you absolutely love or you hate with…

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A Few of the Benefits of Raw Honey
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07.22.2024

A Few of the Benefits of Raw Honey

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve all heard the importance of consuming “raw” foods, or in other words, foods that are completely…

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Sugar Intake Impacts Alzheimer’s Risk
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07.19.2024

Sugar Intake Impacts Alzheimer’s Risk

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   For some people, there is nothing like having something sweet to finish off a meal. For…

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Sweet Corn: A Nutritious Summer Staple!
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07.15.2024

Sweet Corn: A Nutritious Summer Staple!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern No summer is complete without having corn on the cob with at least a few meals. Luckily…

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Omega-3 Potential Benefit to Those with ALS
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07.12.2024

Omega-3 Potential Benefit to Those with ALS

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   [caption id="attachment_18898" align="alignright" width="300"] A recent Drink One For Dane Event at Dutch Bros.[/caption] For the…

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Mexican Cuisine is High in Phenolic Compounds
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07.08.2024

Mexican Cuisine is High in Phenolic Compounds

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern [caption id="attachment_18895" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy Chitokan via Pexels.[/caption]  Any time that we have family from out-of-state…

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The 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method
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07.05.2024

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 pickle,…

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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

[caption id="attachment_10770" align="alignright" width="200"]  (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   How many of you were told growing up that…

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Featured Recipes

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Domingue, Rosie on the House Producer and Foodie

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

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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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