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Watch Out Cheddar, You’ve Got Some Competition!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Watch out cheddar, there’s a new cheese in town. Last year, the American Cheese Society saw 139 entries in…
The Tradition of the Family Dinner Table and its Health Benefits
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by basykes via Flickr"][/caption] When was the last time the entire family sat down together at the dinner table? And…
10 Amazing Things about Asparagus
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] 1. In a Class All its Own The asparagus plant was originally part of the lily family, the Liliaceae,…
Potatoes Pack a Powerful Punch in the School Lunch Debate
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] In 2012, the contents of your children’s school lunch will be changing and it may no longer feature…
My Top 10 List of Summer Veggies
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image by anslatadams via Flickr"][/caption] By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau It’s summertime. Well, almost. So below are my top 10…
The Secret Weapon in the Happy Meal Wars: Parents
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Parents around the country are concerned about the continued rise in the rate of childhood obesity and worry…
5 Reasons Farm Subsidies Aren’t Making America Fat
It is a common misconception that Federal subsidies for farmers are causing the increased incidence of obesity in America by creating an artificial price gap…
5 Ways Your Diet Can Relieve Stress
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="161" caption="Image by satakieli via Flickr"][/caption] If you are like us, your stress level is at an all time high and you…
Fresh Arizona Fruit: More than Just Desserts
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Most people think of fruit as an afternoon snack or as the sweetest parts of the dessert cart. …
Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months.…
6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Image via Wikipedia[/caption] Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? Think again! In…
How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] State fruit – Tomato (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It’s time to brush off your green thumb and dig onto the soil and…
Basic Steps to Approaching Your Food Choices More Holistically
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Fresh vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau In speaking…
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The Raw Spinach Morning Trend: A Closer Look at the Hype
In early 2025, a quirky wellness trend swept across TikTok: the practice of eating a handful of raw spinach first thing in the morning. Social…
How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake—and Why It Matters
Decades ago, in a time when eating healthy wasn’t the societal norm, my mother took a firm stand against sugar in our household. If we…
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