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Kick That Sugar Craving!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Let’s be honest with ourselves. Every now and then, a sugary snack just hits the spot. Unfortunately, however, these sugary snacks are less than healthy, and sometimes that craving for some sweet…
Beets – A Vibrant and Healthy Veggie!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I absolutely LOVE vegetables. I’ll eat them raw, roasted, sautéed, grilled, and pretty much any way that they can be prepared. However, there is one vegetable that I’d rather not eat. That…
Spruce Up Your Salads!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that Yuma, Arizona is known as the lettuce capital of the world for a portion of the year? For five months out of each year, Yuma produces approximately 90…
Plums are Both Beautiful and Nutritious
Photo by Pixabay By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is filling your fruit bowl? For most people, it’s typically the standard fruits, like apples, bananas, pears, and maybe some little clementine oranges. But how often are plums…
Grapes are a Healthy Fruit to Snack On!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever I visit my grandparents, there is always a bowl of grapes on the counter or in the fridge. And, at every family gathering at their house, the fruit trays that my…
Fill Up Your Plate with Veggies!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, my mom always had to fight my brothers and me about eating our vegetables. The three that we all absolutely hated with a passion were brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and…
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…