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If You Can’t Drink Dairy, What about the Alternatives?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, I absolutely loved drinking milk. There was nothing like a big glass of ice-cold milk…
Plums are Both Beautiful and Nutritious
[caption id="attachment_18102" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Pixabay[/caption] By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is filling your fruit bowl? For most people, it’s…
Grapes are a Healthy Fruit to Snack On!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever I visit my grandparents, there is always a bowl of grapes on the counter or in…
Fill Up Your Plate with Veggies!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, my mom always had to fight my brothers and me about eating our vegetables. The…
5 Nutrients You May Not be Getting Enough of
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Take a moment to assess your diet on a typical day. What is it usually comprised of?…
Whip Up a Brain-Boosting Breakfast!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is your breakfast of choice? Cereal? Toast? Oatmeal? A muffin? Eggs and bacon? Breakfast burritos? Yogurt?…
Study: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Preserved Brain Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I was younger, I absolutely hated fish. I couldn’t stand the sight, smell, or taste of…
Study: Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Death Risk
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE coffee. To me, there is just nothing like…
Stressed? Make Sure You’re Getting Good Nutrition!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you find yourself feeling stressed, what is your go-to to find comfort and maybe some relaxation?…
Should You be Eating Before Bed?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Have you ever wondered why they put a light on the inside of your refrigerator? It’s there…
Pomegranates – A Delicious Superfood!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I’m not writing articles to post on the Fill Your Plate blog, you will usually find…
How Much Protein Do You Need?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Protein…One of the three main macronutrients that are part of a balanced meal. It’s vital that…
Healthy Habits to Preserve Mental Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia, whether it be a friend or family…
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