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Category: Healthy Eating
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…
Consider Incorporating Whole Grains into Your Diet
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear mixed opinions on whether or not we should be eating or limiting our intake…
Sunflower Seeds – A Tiny Yet Nutritious Snack!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever my family and I go on road trips or to livestock shows, one snack that we…
Healthy Game Day Foods
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Everyone loves a good Super Bowl party. Whether it be a tailgate or a party at home,…
Tips for Aging Healthfully
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern This past September, my family and I had the privilege of celebrating my great-grandma’s 97th birthday with…
Breakfast can Provide You with Fuel for Your Day!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is the first thing that you do when you get out of bed in the morning?…
Nutritious, Low-Carb Food Options
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Low-carb diets have been incredibly popular lately, especially for those looking to manage their blood sugar or…
Cabbage Provides a Punch of Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Kimchi, coleslaw, sauerkraut, stir-fry. What does each of these foods have in common? They’re all made with…
Quinoa – The Tiny Grain with Big Nutrition
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Quinoa, the teeny tiny little grain that packs a huge punch of nutritional benefits. It has also…
Teen’s Eating Habits Impact Them in Adulthood
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know that a lot of development occurs during the teen years of life. It is…
How to Handle Gluten Sensitivities at School
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Food allergies and sensitivities are much more common than you think. In fact, researchers estimate that about…
Study: Timing of Meals Affects Mental Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It is said that timing is everything. It turns out that is the case when it comes…
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