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Get Biotin Through Food Sources
We often hear about how we should be eating for our health, whether it be our heart health, brain health, gut health, or something else. But we don’t often hear or read about eating for our hair, skin, and nail…
Foods to Soothe a Sore Throat
Being sick is never fun. What makes it even worse is when you have a sore throat, as it can be incredibly uncomfortable—making talking, eating, drinking, and even swallowing feel like a daunting task. While your body is fighting off…
Fight Fatigue with Food
There is nothing worse than going about your day just feeling downright sluggish, tired, and fatigued. Not only does it make the day just drag on, but it also makes you feel unproductive and a bit defeated because it is…
Watermelon – The Nutrient Dense Summer Fruit
There is nothing quite like a big, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. Its vibrant red flesh and crisp texture make it a quintessential summer treat. Watermelon is more than just a delicious snack; it’s a powerhouse…
Do You Have a Gluten Sensitivity or is it Something Else?
Food sensitivities can be incredibly challenging to navigate. As someone who deals with multiple sensitivities, I completely understand how overwhelming it can be to radically change your eating habits in order to promote better health. If you’re struggling with digestive…
Different Nuts Provide Different Health Benefits
Nuts are one of my go-to snacks, particularly when I’m on the move or just need a quick, healthy option to keep me energized throughout the day. Not only are they satisfying, but their compact size makes them incredibly convenient…
Serve Mustard Coleslaw at Your Summer Barbeques!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Summertime always calls for a barbeque at some point or another! Both the barbequed meat and all the side dishes that go with it are always amazing! Every couple of months, my…
What to Look for on a Nutrition Label
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you’re at the store purchasing food to stock in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, how often do you look at the nutrition label on the back? If you don’t already, I…
Add Some Citrus to Your Water
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the importance of staying hydrated. It is especially important for those of us living here in Arizona, as the heat during the summer can get quite intense, making it…
20 Dietician-Recommended Heart-Healthy Snacks
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the feeling when a few hours after lunch, we begin to feel “snacky” again. Often, when it comes to buying or preparing snacks, our main objectives are to…
Almonds Promote Gut Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Fill Your Plate Intern Gut health is a topic that has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and as it should. Our gut health is crucial to our overall health. Since digestion occurs…
Sweet Potatoes Versus Regular Potatoes – Which is Healthier?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Forget the age-old debate of whether it’s pronounced po-tay-toe or po-tah-ta, how about which kind of potato has more to offer to our health? Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are both super…
Take Care of Your Liver!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Many of us like to eat and drink certain things to improve the function of a certain part of the body. For example, eating probiotic-rich foods to promote gut health, or eating…