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Study: Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Issues
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association shows that there…
Arizona Grown Citrus Boosts Your Immunity!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that Arizona’s temperature and soil are perfect for growing all sorts of citrus? Oranges,…
Papaya – A Nutritious Tropical Treat!
When you think of refreshing summertime snacks, what comes to mind? Often, watermelon is the go-to answer due to its cold, crisp, sweet, and high…
Study: Vegetable Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern More likely than not, you are either related to or know someone who has type 2 diabetes.…
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Provide Several Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, one of the foods that my brothers and I hated passionately was mushrooms. To us,…
Sticking to Your Health Goals While Grocery Shopping
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Let’s face it. When you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet and only buy healthy food items,…
AZ Agriculture Provides Fourth of July Staples!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern One of the highlights of summer is celebrating the Fourth of July! It is always a great…
Protein and Fats are Best Choice for Snacks
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It’s probably safe to say that almost all of us experience that midday slump anywhere between 2…
Phosphorous is an Incredibly Important Nutrient
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear about all these different nutrients that we should either start consuming or consume more…
Nightshades – Inflammatory or Anti – Inflammatory?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, I absolutely LOVED hot sauce or anything spicy in general. Our fridge was stocked with…
Get Biotin Through Food Sources
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear about how we should be eating for our health, whether it be our heart…
Foods to Soothe a Sore Throat
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Being sick is never fun. What makes it even worse is when you have a sore throat,…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles About Fiber!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve written a lot about the importance of getting plenty of fiber in your diet here on…
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What Nutrition Does Spinach Have: Unpacking Spinach’s Health Benefits and Arizona’s Agricultural Legacy
I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning.…
What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
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