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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…
What the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Are Telling Us to Do for Better Health
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have now released 2010…
How to Make Permanent, Positive Changes in Your Diet
Photo courtesy of USDA Healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle are not about deprivation; it’s about moderation and variety. Living in Arizona offers easy access…
7 Arizona grown foods to eat every day
We all know that variety is the spice of life when it comes to what we should be eating. Nutritionists recommend that we eat a…
Getting your kids to eat healthy: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Part 2 of Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy Did you know that seven out of ten boys and nine out of ten girls don’t…
Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Part 1 of Getting Our Kids to Eat Healthy Getting our kids to eat healthy can be a daunting task for many parents. But especially…
More Ways to Eat Healthy and Stay on a Budget
Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it…
Food borne bacteria danger lurks in reusable grocery bags
Reusable grocery bags, which are good for the environment, are also a potential breeding ground for food-borne bacteria that can pose serious health risks to…
Help End Hunger, Change Lives and Share Hope!
Summer is a very difficult time for many of Arizona’s children, and may be especially challenging with the widespread community resource reductions and the other…
Protect Yourself Against Skin Cancer from Overexposure
By Liz Foster Here in Arizona, summer is known for warm temperatures and constant sunshine. The sun is not discriminatory against anyone. Kids, hikers, construction…
The Secret to Looking and Feeling Good
Next time you are running from a beehive, consider this: you are witnessing about 60,000 bees that travel thousands of miles and visit millions of…
14 Tips for Protecting Your Back in the Backyard
As cool weather departs and summer returns to Arizona, homeowners kick into high gear planting, trimming and focusing on summer gardening. Gardening regularly calls for…
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Best Nutrition for Muscle Gain: Plus A Simple 3-Day Budget Meal Plan
When I started my fitness journey about four years ago, I wasn’t chasing a perfect physique or trying to become a fitness expert. I simply wanted more energy…
The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
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