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Getting a Head Start on the Holidays!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Temperatures are dropping and the leaves on some trees are beginning to fall as we are entering…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Fall Articles
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern In need of some fall inspiration? Look no further! Fill Your Plate has got you covered for…
Uncover Food Sensitivities With an Elimination Diet
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern About a year ago, I began having a lot of stomach pain and bloating after I ate.…
People with Depression Must Often Boost Nutrition, Nutritionists Give Counsel
Staff Reports Maintaining a healthful diet can be difficult for people with depression, said registered dietitian Leigh Merotto in Everyday Health. But getting help is…
Keep Your Immunity Strong This Fall and Winter
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern The holiday season is upon us, which means that it’s time for family gatherings, extravagant decorations, and…
Arizona’s Mix of Fruits and Vegetables Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Not long ago, we celebrated National Watermelon Month here in Arizona and across the United States in…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Cardio: The Best Exercise
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Did you know that cardio is the best exercise for your heart and for burning calories? There are…
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