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5 Ways to Make Healthier French Fries
America has long had a love-love relationship with french fries. Nothing is more perfect on a Sunday afternoon than a juicy burger, a cold drink,…
Watch Out Cheddar, You’ve Got Some Competition!
Watch out cheddar, there’s a new cheese in town. Last year, the American Cheese Society saw 139 entries in its annual cheese competition for chevre, otherwise…
The Tradition of the Family Dinner Table and its Health Benefits
When was the last time the entire family sat down together at the dinner table? And not just on Sundays. Years ago, it was unheard…
10 Amazing Things about Asparagus
1. In a Class All its Own The asparagus plant was originally part of the lily family, the Liliaceae, like onions and leeks but was recently…
Potatoes Pack a Powerful Punch in the School Lunch Debate
In 2012, the contents of your children’s school lunch will be changing and it may no longer feature white potatoes in any form. The new School Lunch…
My Top 10 List of Summer Veggies
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau It’s summertime. Well, almost. So below are my top 10 Arizona vegetables for summer. I’m going to make sure…
The Secret Weapon in the Happy Meal Wars: Parents
Parents around the country are concerned about the continued rise in the rate of childhood obesity and worry about what they need to do to…
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
If you are like us, your stress level is at an all time high and you are beginning to feel the effects of prolonged stress…
Fresh Arizona Fruit: More than Just Desserts
Most people think of fruit as an afternoon snack or as the sweetest parts of the dessert cart. As attitudes about the health benefits and…
Rising Food Prices Part II: How to Manage your Food Budget
You certainly didn’t need to see reports to know the price of food has risen in recent months. A trip to the supermarket is proof…
6 Money Saving Tips for Eating Healthy
Image via Wikipedia Do you think that it costs too much money to eat fresh fruits and vegetables? Think again! In a report released by…
How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona
State fruit – Tomato (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s time to brush off your green thumb and dig onto the soil and plant red, juicy tomatoes! …
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