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More on COVID-19 and Vitamin B6
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that the anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombosis properties in vitamin B6…
Exercise and Alzheimer’s
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’ve always been told that exercise is good for your mental health. In fact, personal experience can…
Beets Give You Needed Nutrients
By Julie Murphree, Director of Outreach and Sarah Hunt, Communications Intern Beets grow well in Arizona! When you go to an Arizona farmers…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Mediterranean Diet Articles
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern What do you know about the Mediterranean Diet? Before I discovered Fill Your Plate, I had never…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles on Sweeteners: The Good and The Bad
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Our blog has several articles on artificial and natural sweeteners, and why the first is bad for…
Social Media Increases Sales for Local Farmers
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Imagine this: the sweet taste of strawberries, the zesty smell of citrus in the air, and that great…
Foods That Help You Sleep Better
Posted by Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Most of us do for some reason or the…
Fun Facts About Pistachios
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Pistachios are a delicious snack with many health benefits and nutrients. Check out these fun facts about pistachios…
Arizona Wheat Can Improve Your Heart Health
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Photo: Arizona Farm Bureau I am sure you already know whole grains are good for you. But…
Even Just Some Exercise Each Day Can Lengthen Your Lifetime
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Do you ever feel like you’re too busy to exercise? Or maybe you’re like me and you…
The Science Behind Gratitude
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Photo: Canva This year has been known to already be one of the hardest years humanity has…
Getting Through the Holidays with Eating Disorders
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Eating disorders are far more common than you think. You or a loved one may be dealing…
Keep Your Heart Healthy by Eating on Time
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Photo: Pixabay Did you know eating on a schedule is actually good for you? All those years…
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