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Our Yummy Pear Lime Jello Salad
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08.26.2022

Our Yummy Pear Lime Jello Salad

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Something that my family always looks forward to at every family gathering is Pear Lime Jell-O salad.…

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Watermelon Is More Than Just an Iconic Summer Treat
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08.22.2022

Watermelon Is More Than Just an Iconic Summer Treat

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Nothing reminds me of summer more than pool parties, backyard barbecues and big slices of watermelon. This…

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List of Articles To Combat Picky Eating
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08.10.2022

List of Articles To Combat Picky Eating

Staff Reports Kids are notorious for being picky eaters. If dealing with picky eaters, try not to get frustrated, instead creative. Make healthy food choices…

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Non-Starchy Veggies Offer Healthful Fiber, Nutrients
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08.08.2022

Non-Starchy Veggies Offer Healthful Fiber, Nutrients

You’ve heard it before, but I’m going to say it again: Yuma, Arizona is the lettuce bowl capital of the nation from November to late…

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Mediterranean Diet May Lower Frailty Risk: Study
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08.05.2022

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Frailty Risk: Study

Staff Reports The Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of frailty as people age, according to a study of 2,300 adults published in The…

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Fiber-rich Foods Help You Feel Full
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08.01.2022

Fiber-rich Foods Help You Feel Full

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Recent Arizona State University nutrition student Kat Brown defines fiber as forming the support structure of leaves,…

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You Can Find Healthy Breakfast Cereal Options
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07.30.2022

You Can Find Healthy Breakfast Cereal Options

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director My dad loves breakfast cereal. However, he doesn’t buy the popular boxed cereal you can find in…

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S’mores Bars
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06.20.2022

S’mores Bars

Photo: Six Sister’s Stuff   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Are you looking for a delicious treat to make with your family this…

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Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!
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06.17.2022

Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!

Photo: Mortimer Farms   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   At least one good thing comes from the extreme Arizona summer heat: summer produce!…

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Mexican Street Corn Salad
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06.06.2022

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Photo: Six Sister’s Stuff   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   My family loves doing cookouts in the summer. We usually focus on grilling…

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Watermelon “Cake”: A Healthy and Refreshing Summer Treat
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06.03.2022

Watermelon “Cake”: A Healthy and Refreshing Summer Treat

Photo: My Food and Family blog by Kraft Heinz   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Looking for a creative way to serve watermelon…

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Ultra-Processed Meat and It’s Chronic Disease Causing Properties
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06.01.2022

Ultra-Processed Meat and It’s Chronic Disease Causing Properties

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Have you ever heard that eating too many hot dogs causes cancer? I thought this was just one…

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A Romantic Dinner For Two: Cooking An Easy And Delicious Meal With Your Significant Other
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05.25.2022

A Romantic Dinner For Two: Cooking An Easy And Delicious Meal With Your Significant Other

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Cooking with your significant other can be a fun and romantic way to spend a date night or…

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