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4 Tips to Help You Eat Right in the New Year
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01.09.2013

4 Tips to Help You Eat Right in the New Year

[caption id="attachment_9710" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to eat healthy in the new year[/caption] It’s the time of year when everyone decides to buckle down…

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Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
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11.15.2012

Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks

[caption id="attachment_6630" align="alignright" width="270"] The American Diabetes Association has declared November American Diabetes Month[/caption] There is no question that one of the greatest health threats…

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Is it Good to Go Gluten Free?
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10.29.2012

Is it Good to Go Gluten Free?

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] 4 gluten sources. Top: High-gluten wheat flour. Right: European spelt. Bottom: Barley. Left: Rolled rye flakes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In case…

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10.24.2012

Picture Comparisons Predict Children’s Food Preferences

PICTURE COMPARISONS PREDICT CHILDREN’S FOOD PREFERENCES Children’s liking of specific foods can be accurately assessed by asking them to compare pictures on a computer screen,…

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Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online
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10.17.2012

Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online

The popular agricultural education gaming site MyAmericanFarm.org now includes an updated version of the Farmers’ Market Challenge, a game that helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade…

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How to Build a Better Breakfast
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09.28.2012

How to Build a Better Breakfast

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] The options for a healthy breakfast abound! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no question that breakfast is the most important meal…

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What Makes a Great School Lunch?
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09.03.2012

What Makes a Great School Lunch?

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Spice up lunches this year by including more than just a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Now that…

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Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money
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07.16.2012

Filling Your Plate with Healthy Foods May Actually Save You Money

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Fresh vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Last summer, the USDA launched My Plate, a new…

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Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day
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06.11.2012

Make Everyday Eat Your Veggies Day

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Celebrate with us on June 17 and eat your vegetables (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] As a society, we are missing the mark…

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06.06.2012

Grocery Store Lifeline: How to Choose From All The Food Options Today

[caption id="attachment_5127" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Fruit and cheese bar (Image via AZFB)"][/caption] By: Peggy Jo Goodfellow, Arizona Farm Bureau I really don’t like to shop. But…

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Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget
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06.01.2012

Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget

[caption id=”attachment_5138″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Eliminate soda pop and other high-sugar snack from your food budget. You save food dollars and improve your eating habits. Save…

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How to Eat for High Blood Pressure
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05.28.2012

How to Eat for High Blood Pressure

Two thirds of our population are affected by high blood pressure (Image via Wikipedia) One in four Americans is affected by high blood pressure.  However,…

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Perfecting Your Pantry – 10 Things to Always Have on Hand
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05.18.2012

Perfecting Your Pantry – 10 Things to Always Have on Hand

[caption id="attachment_9685" align="alignright" width="200"] Check to see if you have these must haves in your pantry (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] One of the best ways that…

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