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Juicing – Is it Worth It?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Juicing fruits and vegetables has become increasingly popular lately, especially juice cleanses. These juices are touted as…
Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Omega-3’s…We hear a lot about them, but what are they exactly? Also, since they’re so often talked…
Combat Stress by Enjoying Time in Nature
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern The holidays are here, which means that there are gifts to buy and wrap, decorations to put…
An Arizona Grown Thanksgiving Dinner
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that many of the ingredients that go into preparing your Thanksgiving dinner are grown…
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…
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National Pork Month: Budget-Friendly Arizona Pork with Big Flavor
When Arizona families plan dinner, pork is rarely the mystery protein. It is the bacon that starts a Saturday, the chops that come off the…
Are Nutrition Bars Healthy? What to Look for Before You Grab One
There have been plenty of days when I’ve finished a workout, looked at my schedule, and realized I didn’t have time to sit down for…
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