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Foods To Ensure a Good Night’s Rest
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know how important getting a good night’s sleep is. From repairing your body’s cells from…
Skipping Breakfast Negatively Impacts Kids’ School Performance
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve all often heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because…
Pumpkin – The Traditional Fall Squash that is Actually Good for You
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Pumpkins have long been a symbol of the fall season. Whether it be pumpkin décor, pumpkin spice…
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…
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