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How Small Steps in Our Diet Can Reap Real Rewards
Follow these tips to eat your way to better health. There is no question that the food we eat and the things we drink impact…
Stressed Out? Try Yogurt
Reach for something completely different to alleviate your stress- yogurt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You come home after a long stressful day and stop in the kitchen for…
Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
The American Diabetes Association has declared November American Diabetes Month There is no question that one of the greatest health threats of our time is…
Beat the Heat This August
Beat the heat this August with some ice cream! (image via Wikipedia) August is here and the temperature is as hot as ever. When…
How to Eat for High Blood Pressure
Two thirds of our population are affected by high blood pressure (Image via Wikipedia) One in four Americans is affected by high blood pressure. However,…
What Diet, Geography, and Stroke Health Have In Common
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the different regions of the U.S. have different dietary patterns and different regional flavors and foods. But can the…
Going Gluten Free Ain’t Always Easy
Do you find it easy to go gluten free? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month and organizations around the country will…
Obesity Epidemic: Supermarkets are Making it Easier to Eat Healthy
All you need to do is turn on the news to hear about the obesity epidemic in our country. The national statistics are staggering and…
How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
By Rima Mehta, Nutrition Edu/RYT and owner of The Easy Nutrition, in Chandler, Arizona As parents, we face many challenges with raising kids, and one…
Celebrate Summer Food Safely All Year Long
One of the best things about living in Arizona is the sunny weather almost all year long. That means you have to be diligent about…
Top 10 Arizona Grown Foods that Are Natural Energy Boosters
Looking for a way to increase your energy? Look no further than our local farms. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 energy boosting…
Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months. A trip to the supermarket is proof…
Basic Steps to Approaching Your Food Choices More Holistically
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau In speaking with nutritionists and Arizona farm families about food choices, many suggested that we approach our food choices…
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