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Many people eat when they’re stressed. Here are foods you can eat that may actually DECREASE your stress. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Research has shown that there is a complex link between our central nervous system and our gut which may…

If you’re looking for a new way to use broccoli, try one of these delicious recipes. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When it comes to nutrition alone, there is no question that broccoli is one of the foods everyone should be eating…

Celebrate National Bean Month by knowing your beans (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Beans have been around at least as long as we have and are one of the plants that have been cultivated the longest.  Beans have been an important source…

Try one of these delicious avocado recipes. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Arizonans love avocados!  Maybe this is why they feature so prominently in southwestern cuisine.  Also called an alligator pear, the avocado belongs to the same botanical family as cinnamon and…

An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6 percent and would cut the nation’s food and fiber production by as much as a…

Try one of these recipes for a healthy heart in honor of Women’s Heart Health Month (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Despite the fact that breast cancer gets all the press, heart disease is actually the number 1 cause of death for American…

Arizona Farm Bureau salutes congress for passing a new farm bill. Arizona Farm Bureau salutes Congress’ passage of a new farm bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday on a 68-32 vote after earlier passing the House 251-166. It will now…

If you’re looking for something to do with oats, look no further. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Oats may be one of our most versatile and overlooked grains.  For many people, oats means oatmeal and oatmeal is something kids eat.  This means…

Here are your fun facts about one of America’s favorite treats. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Whether you pop it on the stove, in the microwave, or with a fancy popping machine, make sure you take…

Know your ancient grains (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) When most Americans think of “grains” we think of wheat, rice, and oats.  For many of us, these three grains have played a big part in our daily diet for most of our…

We have the perfect recipe for your craving for cranberries this season (Photo Credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It is the holiday season and it seems like everyone has gone crazy for cranberries.  These small red berries, which grow on short shrubs and…

How well do you know your leafy greens? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Yuma, Arizona is gearing up for the winter “leafy greens” growing season! This modest community in southern Arizona becomes widely known as the nation’s winter salad bowl from around…

Learn the history behind the delicious fruit, figs. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The first week in November is National Fig Week which is a great opportunity to try this luscious and sweet fruit that offers some pretty fantastic health benefits.  Whether…