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More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student As all areas of life get busier and busier, many Arizonans feel their energy levels waning. It can become hard to concentrate on tasks and individuals find themselves exhausted in the middle…
The Power of Antioxidants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances that may stop or limit the damage caused by free radicals.” Free radicals, we’re told,…
Best Foods for Expecting Mothers
Congratulations, you are pregnant! The food choices you make every day you are pregnant can affect your heath and the health of your baby. It comes as no surprise that the best foods for expecting women are great foods for…
Is It Food Poisoning Or The Stomach Flu?
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even though the American food supply is among the safest in the world, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses (food poisoning) every year. Which means around 1 in 6…
Excessive Heat Warnings: What You Should Know
Monsoon season is starting, and the heat is on! The Valley and Southwestern part of the state are under their first excessive heat warning of the season, and it doesn’t look like that warning will be lifted for at least…
National Celery Month
Celery is having an anniversary this month! In honor of four centuries of cultivation of this ultra-crispy vegetable and its sweet yet distinctive flavor, The United States is throwing a party, and the guest of honor is … The most…
How to Keep Kids Healthy This Summer
Follow these tips to help your kids eat healthy (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Summer is half over and children everywhere are settled in to their summer vacation routine, but some parents are worried that these routines aren’t as healthy as they…
7 Tips for the Perfect Poolside July 4th Party
Check out these delicious ideas to fill your guests plates and make your July 4th cookout a success. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) July 4th is almost here and there is no better way to celebrate this patriotic event than by gathering…
What to Do in Your Garden this Month
Make sure you prune the excess buds from your fruit tree for the healthiest fruit production (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) April is National Gardening Month and we want to encourage everyone to get their hands dirty and experience the joys that…
How What You Eat Can Affect Your Skin
Do you know how what you eat impacts the quality of your skin? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The grocery store shelves are full of lotions, creams, and cleansers that offer softer, suppler, moister, more radiant skin. But if you really want…
8 Tips for a Perfect July 4th Picnic
If you’re looking for the perfect 4th of July party options, read more here. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) July 4th is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate this fun holiday than by gathering together your…
How to Make Your Own Popsicles
Follow these tips to make refreshing homemade popsicles this summer. (Photo credit: Growing a Green Family) Summer’s here, schools out, and there is no better way to beat the afternoon Arizona heat than a cool, refreshing Popsicle. But if you…
Beat the Heat This August
Beat the heat this August with some ice cream! (image via Wikipedia) August is here and the temperature is as hot as ever. When the thermometer is reading three digits, it doesn’t really matter if it is a dry…