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How to Reduce Holiday Weight Gain
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It has long been said that we all gain some weight over the holidays. After all, this…
“Yucky” Veggies Made Yummy!
Let’s be honest. Some vegetables are just downright unappealing. Even for me, a huge vegetable fan, there are still vegetables that are hard to choke…
Stocking a Pantry on a Budget
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I grew up in a family of 6, where both of my parents were self-employed and my…
Healthier Halloween Candy Alternatives
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’re coming into the holiday season with Halloween being the first major holiday just around the corner!…
Sweet Corn Has its Fair Share of Nutritional Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Corn on the cob has long been a staple at most summer barbecues and cookouts, and rightfully…
Tips for Reducing Carb Cravings
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I’m feeling stressed, I often find myself reaching for a carb-filled snack such as a bag…
Lunch – The Meal that Powers You Through the Rest of the Day
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve all long been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that…
The Importance of Healthy Lunches During the Workweek
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Let’s be honest. For those of use who work, it can be hard to find the time…
Choosing Breakfast Wisely Based on Age
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, my absolute favorite breakfast meal was a big bowl of Cocoa Puffs cereal. There was…
Getting a Head Start on the Holidays!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Temperatures are dropping and the leaves on some trees are beginning to fall as we are entering…
Healthy Snacks to Take on the Road
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My family and I have gone on numerous road trips over the years, and one of the…
Coffee Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Have you ever walked into a coffee shop, looked at the menu and all the fancy names,…
Should You Incorporate Sunflower Oil Into Your Cooking?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My three younger brothers love sunflower seeds. Not the pre-shelled ones mind you, as they prefer the…
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