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Category: Healthy Eating

Stocking a Pantry on a Budget
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10.28.2022

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…

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Healthier Halloween Candy Alternatives
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10.26.2022

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!…

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Sweet Corn Has its Fair Share of Nutritional Benefits
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10.24.2022

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…

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Tips for Reducing Carb Cravings
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10.21.2022

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…

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Lunch – The Meal that Powers You Through the Rest of the Day
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10.19.2022

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…

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The Importance of Healthy Lunches During the Workweek
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10.14.2022

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…

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Choosing Breakfast Wisely Based on Age
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10.10.2022

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…

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Getting a Head Start on the Holidays!
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10.04.2022

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…

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Healthy Snacks to Take on the Road
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09.30.2022

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…

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Coffee Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
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09.28.2022

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,…

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Should You Incorporate Sunflower Oil Into Your Cooking?
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09.26.2022

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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Uncover Food Sensitivities With an Elimination Diet
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09.23.2022

Uncover Food Sensitivities With an Elimination Diet

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern About a year ago, I began having a lot of stomach pain and bloating after I ate.…

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Plant a Garden This Fall!
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09.22.2022

Plant a Garden This Fall!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Finally! It’s officially the first day of fall and the weather is cooling down in Arizona and…

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