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50 Things to Do with Oats
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…
18 Fun Facts About Popcorn
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…
20 Ways to Incorporate Ancient Grains
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…
Crazy for Cranberries
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…
Get to Know Your Leafy Greens
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…
Figs, Fabulous Figs
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…
4 Foods that Help Fight Cholesterol
Try grilling salmon for some healthy, low cholesterol cooking (photo credit: BigStockPhotos.com) Heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is the leading cause of death in this country. The CDC indicates that more than 26 million Americans have…
“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Keep at Least Half of Your Grains Whole
Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and other experts in the field. This article is an example of one of the chapters…
“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes
Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and other experts in the field. This article is an example of one of the…
Get to Know these Neglected Grains
What do you know about the grains you eat? (photo credit: Bigstockphoto.com) When was the last time you had some buckwheat bread? How about a millet muffin or a quinoa cupcake? In all likelihood, the answer to all of these…
Freekeh: What’s Old is New Once Again
Durum Wheat crop (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Freekeh, the newest grain-based product to hit the specialty…
Blackberries: A Sweet and Healthy ‘Super Food’
Blackberries make a delicious, low-calorie treat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. South Barlow Berries, a family-owned farm…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
Cherries (Photo credit: sk8geek) Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day? Do you need a little incentive to get you to choose fruit over candy to appease your sweet tooth? If so,…