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The “Food as Medicine” Trend in 2025: Promise and Pitfalls
As we move into 2025, the “food as medicine” movement is poised to take center stage in conversations about health and wellness. The idea that…
Spring Cleaning: A Guide to Transform Your Kitchen Cupboards
Picture this: the sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and you’ve got that itch to tackle the beast known as “Spring Cleaning.” You’re armed with…
The Power of Protein and Fiber: How Your Diet Could Improve Your Sleep
A good night’s sleep is often elusive in our fast-paced world, but new research suggests that the secret to better rest might be sitting on…
How I’m Using Portion Control, Calorie Counting, and a Deficit to Hit My Fitness Goals
For the past few months, I’ve been on a mission not just to lose weight but to sculpt a leaner, more defined body. There are…
Arizona Pork: A Flavorful Star in Our Culinary Scene
When it comes to culinary diversity in Arizona, one ingredient stands out as a versatile and delicious MVP: Arizona pork meat. Whether you’re a seasoned…
Highly Processed Foods Tied to Brain Changes: New Study Reveals Alarming Effects
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism this past February, researchers uncovered compelling evidence that even a short stint of indulging in highly processed…
Exploring the Carnivore Diet: A Meat-Lover’s Paradise or Nutritional Mirage?
I think I’d be happy just eating meat. When I discovered the carnivore diet, I became intrigued and decided to learn more about it. The…
The 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method
Have you ever opened your fridge only to find a lonely half of a pickle, a scrap of last night’s takeout, and a couple of…
Tips to Stop Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
It’s beginning to be springtime, which means flowers are budding, trees are blooming, and the pollen count in the air is only increasing! Unfortunately, however,…
Water Isn’t The Only Way to Stay Hydrated
Have you ever tried to drink a gallon or more of water every day? I did that this past summer and let me tell you,…
Nutrition for Adolescents is Crucial For Bone Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, I was often told to drink milk so that I would have strong bones when…
Steam, Don’t Boil, Your Vegetables!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It has long been taught to us that eating our vegetables is very important. As a kid,…
Mitigate the Effects of Screen Time Through Nutrition!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern In today’s day and age, it seems like screens are absolutely impossible to escape. Everywhere we…
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