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5 Nutrients You May Not be Getting Enough of
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Take a moment to assess your diet on a typical day. What is it usually comprised of? Is it eggs and toast for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and maybe a steak…
Whip Up a Brain-Boosting Breakfast!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is your breakfast of choice? Cereal? Toast? Oatmeal? A muffin? Eggs and bacon? Breakfast burritos? Yogurt? Whatever food you choose to break your fast with, we can all agree that eating…
Consider Incorporating Whole Grains into Your Diet
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear mixed opinions on whether or not we should be eating or limiting our intake of grains. Some popular diets like the paleo diet or the ketogenic diet stress the…
Sunflower Seeds – A Tiny Yet Nutritious Snack!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever my family and I go on road trips or to livestock shows, one snack that we usually always have with us is sunflower seeds. My brothers and I love trying all…
No Agriculture, No Super Bowl!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and many fans are already preparing for parties and tailgates to hang out with friends and family as they cheer on their teams. While…
Breakfast can Provide You with Fuel for Your Day!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is the first thing that you do when you get out of bed in the morning? Is it a cup of coffee? A morning walk? Do you begin your day by…
Cabbage Provides a Punch of Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Kimchi, coleslaw, sauerkraut, stir-fry. What does each of these foods have in common? They’re all made with cabbage! While it’s not the most attractive vegetable, cabbage is a super versatile veggie that…
Quinoa – The Tiny Grain with Big Nutrition
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Quinoa, the teeny tiny little grain that packs a huge punch of nutritional benefits. It has also become super trendy in recent years, and it’s easy to find so many different recipes…
Are You Feeding Your Bacteria Enough?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that when you eat, you are not just feeding yourself? In fact, you’re feeding a crowd of millions of little bacteria living in your stomach that make up your…
A Dietician’s Perspective on Potatoes
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that there is a vegetable with over 4,000 varieties that are grown in all 50 states? That vegetable would be the potato! Potatoes are a very popular veggie and…
Convenient and Healthy Snacks For When School is Back in Swing
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Christmas break is over, and now the kids are back in school. After a break that was probably filled with lots of Christmas candy and delicious holiday baked goods, now is the…
Juicing – Is it Worth It?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Juicing fruits and vegetables has become increasingly popular lately, especially juice cleanses. These juices are touted as being incredibly good for your health as they are supposed to aid in digestion, cleanse…
Foods To Ensure a Good Night’s Rest
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know how important getting a good night’s sleep is. From repairing your body’s cells from use during the day to energizing us for the next day’s activities, to reducing stress,…