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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,…
Top 10 Foods to Alleviate Stress
Vitamin C is a great immune system booster but it also helps repair damage that cortisol can cause in the brain. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When we talk about stress and food in the same sentence, it usually refers to how…
Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places
Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that Americans love popcorn. On average, we each consume more than 65 quarts of it each year in movie theaters, at country fairs, and in…
7 Tips for Eating Your Way to More Energy
Romaine lettuce is a great source of energy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In today’s fast paced world, everyone is looking for more energy to help them get through the day. Before you pour another cup of coffee or gulp down an…
It’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
Arizona cotton On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful for the Arizona farmers and ranchers that provide and protect our local food supply. This…
Getting Creative with Kale!
Meet one of Arizona agriculture’s Kale Farmers, Brett Hunt of Rousseau Farms (image provided by AZFB) If you have been to a farmer’s market this month, it’s likely that you have seen bins and baskets full of kale. This dark…
Celebrate Heart Health this February
Celebrate Heart Health Month with some delicious recipes this February. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February is traditionally associated with hearts because Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle of the month. But starting February 1st, we all have another reason to…