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Different Nuts Provide Different Health Benefits
Nuts are one of my go-to snacks, particularly when I’m on the move or just need a quick, healthy option to keep me energized throughout the day. Not only are they satisfying, but their compact size makes them incredibly convenient…
Watermelon: The Uglier, the Sweeter!
Summer is synonymous with sunshine, barbecues, and, of course, watermelon. This juicy, refreshing fruit is an essential part of the summer experience, offering a perfect, hydrating treat on a hot day. Whether you’re enjoying a slice poolside, preparing a fruit…
Water Needs Vary Person to Person
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It’s starting to warm back up here in Arizona, and it won’t be long till we are having triple-digit temperatures again! That means it’s time to exchange those cozy blankets and cups…
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…