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Arizona Agriculture Offers a Variety of Foods Rich in Vitamin K
When thinking about nutrition, we often hear discussions surrounding the essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to our overall health. Most of the time, vitamins…

Are Wellness Shots Worth the Hype?
In recent years, wellness shots have become a trendy health product, popping up in grocery stores and juice bars alike. These small, colorful vials, often…

Bone Broth is a Nutritional Powerhouse
Growing up, my mother had a ritual that many children might have found peculiar: she saved ham bones and other leftover bones from various meals…

Sprinkle Your Foods with a Little Extra Nutrition!
When it comes to cooking healthy meals, many people think of drastic changes to their diets, such as cutting back on carbohydrates, reducing sugar and…

Added Sugar is Linked to Poor Health
In the modern landscape of American eating habits, the prevalence of added sugars is alarmingly high. From sugary sodas to calorie-dense desserts, sugar seems to…

Study: Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Issues
A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association reveals a significant connection between vitamin D levels in the brain…

Arizona Grown Citrus Boosts Your Immunity!
Did you know that Arizona’s temperature and soil are perfect for growing a variety of citrus? Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, and lemons thrive in our sunny…

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
More likely than not, you are either related to or know someone who has type 2 diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health, type…

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Provide Several Health Benefits
Growing up, my brothers and I had a passionate aversion to mushrooms. To us, they were weird-looking, emitted an unfamiliar odor, had a slimy texture,…

Sticking to Your Health Goals While Grocery Shopping
Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging, especially when you’re faced with the myriad of options at the grocery store. There’s a fine line between…

AZ Agriculture Provides Fourth of July Staples!
One of the highlights of summer is celebrating the Fourth of July! This festive occasion is always a great time filled with friends, family, fireworks,…

Protein and Fats are Best Choice for Snacks
The afternoon slump—most of us know it well. Between the hours of 2 and 4 PM, a wave of fatigue often washes over us, making…
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Crunching the Numbers on Arizona Agriculture: What the Latest USDA Census Reveals About Our Farms and Families
Three generations of the Caywood family work on their farm in Pinal County. Begun in 1930, the farm is currently a women-owned operation with the…

What Nutrition Does Rice Have? A Complete Guide to Rice’s Nutritional Value
Rice has always been one of those foods that seems to divide opinions. Some people swear by it and include it in nearly every meal,…
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