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BLACK RICE OUTPACES BLUEBERRIES IN ANTIOXIDANT POWER
Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberriesand blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have aneconomical alternative, scientists…
National Breakfast Month: How to get your kids to eat breakfast
September is National Breakfast month so we thought we’d take this opportunity to highlight what is considered to be the most important meal of the…
Sadly, America’s School Lunches Aren’t What they Used to Be. How Chefs Plan on Changing That
Better School Food One Bite at a Time By Cyndie Sirekis America’s fruit growers would likely understand if young school-age kids have not tried fresh…
Seven tips to incorporate healthy eating into your daily routine
In an article recently published by the Arizona Republic, it is estimated that nearly one-quarter of all Arizona adults are classified as obese. That is…
How well do you know your zucchini?
As we prepare to celebrate National Zucchini Day on August 8, we wondered how well you know your zucchini so we rounded up some fun…
Getting your kids to eat healthy: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Part 2 of Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy Did you know that seven out of ten boys and nine out of ten girls don’t…
Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Part 1 of Getting Our Kids to Eat Healthy Getting our kids to eat healthy can be a daunting task for many parents. But especially…
More Ways to Eat Healthy and Stay on a Budget
Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it…
Zucchini Sweet Potato Frittata Will Make You Sing “Hakuna Matata!”
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau I tried another Kelly Saxer, Desert Roots Farm recipe over the Memorial Day weekend. I should have known that…
YOUNG ARIZONANS ARE MORE INTERESTED IN COOKING
A survey sponsored by ConAgra Foods finds that younger consumers are more interested in cooking than the general population. The survey shows that 72 percent…
11 Easy Food Safety Tips for Your Home
You’ve probably baby-proofed the kitchen, but have you thought about how to protect your family from food-borne bacteria? These food safety tips will go a…
Arizona Grown Produce and Meats Make Summer Grilling Even More Delicious! Find Some Here!!
Cooking outdoors during the summer is an American tradition as popular as turkey on Thanksgiving and fireworks on the 4th of July. Nothing says summer…
Where Can I Get Farm-Fresh Vegetables Delivered Right To My Door?
You haven’t really eaten your vegetables until you’ve eaten them from a CSA! By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau You want more vegetables in your…
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What Nutrition Does Spinach Have: Unpacking Spinach’s Health Benefits and Arizona’s Agricultural Legacy
I’ve concluded that spinach is my favorite vibrant and healthy leafy green. I add it to my scrambled eggs to my breakfast menu every morning.…
What Nutrition Does Cauliflower Have: The Culinary Chameleon
Cauliflower doesn’t get its due. But I’m here to change that. At first glance, cauliflower looks like a cloud or a brain, but it’s really…
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