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Add Some Citrus to Your Water
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the importance of staying hydrated. It is especially important for those of us living here in Arizona, as the heat during the summer can get quite intense, making it…
Arizona’s Mix of Fruits and Vegetables Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Not long ago, we celebrated National Watermelon Month here in Arizona and across the United States in July. One of my favorite facts about watermelon is that it contains 90% water. This…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Health Tips
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Need some tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle? No worries, we have articles on almost every health topic: eating, cooking, exercise, weight loss, allergies, and more! Check out our articles…
Healthy Alternatives to Soda
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Many of us have developed a dependence on soda to keep us awake during the day or to help us stay up late to study. Unfortunately, daily consumption of soda is not…
Dietitian Shares Her Take on Drinking Hot Water
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A long-time friend of mine loves water for her beverage choice. She doesn’t do soda, not caffeinated drinks and she really doesn’t even like the occasional glass of wine. But offer her…
8 Ways to Relieve Stress
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Let’s face it, we have all experienced stress as a result of one thing or another this year. Most of our stress has come from the disruption of normal life brought on…
Succotash
By Blue Sky Organic Farms Okra and field onions are in season right now, making it the perfect time to make succotash, a delicious side dish. Onions contain 89% water, making them an excellent supplement for hydration. They are low…
Postpartum Nutrition
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student During pregnancy, a woman tries her hardest to be the healthiest vessel for her growing child. She forces giant prenatal vitamins down every day, avoids delicious foods like sushi, unpasteurized cheeses,…
Electrolytes: What and Why?
By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student We all know electrolytes are important and that they do something for us, but their exact function and importance is little known. More than just what can be found in a bottle…
How to Eat Healthy in an Airport Part II: Plan Ahead
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student The airport experience can occasionally be the worst part of traveling. Sometimes you are powerless when it comes to how and when you get to your destination. You are at the mercy…
Nutrition Issues When Your Child is an Athlete
Conrad Sanders, NDTR Graduate, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Recent Dietetic Intern I.S.P.P. University of Arizona University of Arizona In today’s world, we’re being constantly inundated with fad diets and ways to lead a healthier lifestyle in an effort…
The Benefits of Electrolytes
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s summer and that means more and more time spent outside. Warmer weather brings about such happiness as children flood the parks, local swimming pools, and sports arenas. With extra playtime in the…
Fill Your Plate with Cantaloupe
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student As mentioned on Fill Your Plate, Arizona ranks second in the production of Cantaloupe nationwide. This beautiful melon is grown both in the spring and in the fall. With spring here, let’s talk…