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Fast, Fun Facts about Arizona Melons and Sweet Corn
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Melons and sweet corn, these two agriculture foods are some of my favorite summer foods. They’re fresh, healthy and local for our Arizona families. And, you don’t have to go far to get summer…
What’s in Season this Summer?
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern In Arizona, we are very fortunate to have many different tasty fruits and vegetables available to us in the summer. Actually, we are fortunate to have tasty produce available year round! But as…
It’s Melon Season in Arizona!
It’s summer! Time to find out if a watermelon is ripe by thumping it and listening for the hollow sound of ripeness. Arizona and California are the largest producers of Watermelon in the U.S. Make this and other melons and…
Are You Getting Enough Ascorbic Acid in your Diet?
By Jacob Gerdes, Arizona State Nutrition Communications Student. Ascorbic Acid may sound intimidating but you know exactly what it is and I would wager that you may even have an isolated supplement of it in your house right now.…
5 Foods to help Replenish your Moisture
By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student Summer is around the corner; Arizona will be hot. As a result, do you feel the need to constantly battle dehydration? After moving west, I had to figure out what I could…
Spring and Summer Ice Pops
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern As the weather heats up, I find myself looking for different ways to keep cool. I’ll turn the air-conditioning up in my house, drink lots of water, and jump in the pool, but…
More Energy with 5 Simple Lifestyle and Diet Changes
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student As all areas of life get busier and busier, many Arizonans feel their energy levels waning. It can become hard to concentrate on tasks and individuals find themselves exhausted in the middle…
The Meaning Behind the Color of Your Food
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student When we chose to Fill Our Plate with fresh fruits and veggies, we often find that our plates look like a rainbow. There are blues, greens, purples, yellows, oranges, and reds…
Beat Dehydration with these Tips
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The other day I was complaining of a slight headache. I’d been outside for a good chunk of the morning. Mom said, “Have you had any water lately?” The culprit turned out to…
The Power of Antioxidants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern We’ve all heard about antioxidants, but just to refresh your memory: according to familydoctor.org, “Antioxidants are natural substances that may stop or limit the damage caused by free radicals.” Free radicals, we’re told,…
Labor Day Events around Arizona
In the United States, Labor Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. This year that is September 7th. Labor Day is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic…
11 Fun Popsicle Facts
August 26th is a day to celebrate America’s favorite Popsicle flavor! It is National Cherry Popsicle Day! For most adults, Popsicle ice pops are a sweet reminder of long summer days and nights riding bikes and building forts and cooling…
Healthy Back to School Lunches
It’s August and most Arizona children are heading back to school. This means that now is the time to start looking for creative new ways to help them get the nutrients they need in lunches they will love to eat.…