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Consider Incorporating Whole Grains into Your Diet
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02.13.2023

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…

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Sunflower Seeds – A Tiny Yet Nutritious Snack!
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02.10.2023

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…

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Healthy Game Day Foods
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02.08.2023

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,…

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02.03.2023

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…

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Breakfast can Provide You with Fuel for Your Day!
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01.30.2023

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?…

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Nutritious, Low-Carb Food Options
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01.27.2023

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…

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Cabbage Provides a Punch of Health Benefits
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01.25.2023

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…

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Quinoa – The Tiny Grain with Big Nutrition
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01.23.2023

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…

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Teen’s Eating Habits Impact Them in Adulthood
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01.20.2023

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…

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How to Handle Gluten Sensitivities at School
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01.18.2023

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…

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Study: Timing of Meals Affects Mental Health
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01.16.2023

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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Are You Feeding Your Bacteria Enough?
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01.11.2023

Are You Feeding Your Bacteria Enough?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that when you eat, you are not just feeding yourself? In fact, you’re feeding…

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Study: Increased Fiber Intake During Childhood Reduces Allergies
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01.09.2023

Study: Increased Fiber Intake During Childhood Reduces Allergies

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Spring is around the corner, meaning our Arizona desert will begin to turn (slightly) green, and plants…

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