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Category: Healthy Eating

Nutrition Series: Preconception
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07.25.2016

Nutrition Series: Preconception

Nearly 15% of all couples fail to conceive within the first 12 months of attempting to become pregnant.    Part one of a four-part series. …

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So, How’d Farm Bureau Become the Friendly Food Price Checker?
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07.18.2016

So, How’d Farm Bureau Become the Friendly Food Price Checker?

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Communication Director Years ago, Arizona Farm Bureau merged with Farm Bureaus across the United States to join forces and…

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07.15.2016

In-Season Smoothies

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We are officially in the 100-degree-temperature range here in Arizona, which means searching for new and creative ways…

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07.11.2016

Summer Flavor: 14 of my Favorite Infused Waters

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern If you are like me, drinking water is a chore; but here in Arizona, staying hydrated is pretty…

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Healthy Snacking for Children
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07.08.2016

Healthy Snacking for Children

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student My wife and just had our first child in May and we couldn’t be more excited. …

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07.06.2016

Health Benefits of Tea

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Tea is one of my all-time favorite drinks. I’ll drink hot tea, or iced tea, sweet tea, or…

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06.29.2016

Fast, Fun Facts about Arizona Melons and Sweet Corn

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Melons and sweet corn, these two agriculture foods are some of my favorite summer foods. They’re fresh, healthy and…

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Get Your Kids To Move!
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06.27.2016

Get Your Kids To Move!

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student Children are growing up in a time where they are given more and more opportunity to play…

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The Discovery of the Vitamin Folate
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06.24.2016

The Discovery of the Vitamin Folate

By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communication Student The vitamin folate or folic acid as it is also known was one of the most…

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06.20.2016

Avocado Pasta Recipe

By Mariely Lopez, a Nutrition Communication Undergraduate at Arizona State University   As a college student you are often times not fully equipped with state…

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What makes a grain whole?
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06.13.2016

What makes a grain whole?

By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student  You hear it all the time: eat whole grain. But, what is it really? A whole grain…

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Blue Zones: What we can Learn from These Health Hubs of the World
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06.08.2016

Blue Zones: What we can Learn from These Health Hubs of the World

By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student Within this great blue planet of ours, lie many different cultures that live different lifestyles and consume…

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Summertime Means Sweet Corn Time
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06.06.2016

Summertime Means Sweet Corn Time

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Of all the local summertime foods Arizona families can look forward to, one of my favorites is sweet corn.…

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