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Less Processed Sugar Substitutes: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Sweeteners
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact that highly processed foods have on our health. Central to this conversation is the role of sugar—not just any sugar, but specifically refined white sugar, which is omnipresent…
Sprinkle Your Foods with a Little Extra Nutrition!
When it comes to cooking healthy meals, many people think of drastic changes to their diets, such as cutting back on carbohydrates, reducing sugar and sodium intake, and increasing their consumption of fruits and vegetables. While these adjustments are undoubtedly…
Added Sugar is Linked to Poor Health
In the modern landscape of American eating habits, the prevalence of added sugars is alarmingly high. From sugary sodas to calorie-dense desserts, sugar seems to infiltrate nearly every aspect of our diets. The 2010 and 2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory…
Papaya – A Nutritious Tropical Treat!
When you think of refreshing summertime snacks, what comes to mind? Often, watermelon is the go-to answer due to its cold, crisp, sweet, and high water content. Watermelon is not only delicious but also offers significant nutritional benefits, making it…
Tips For Avoiding Foodborne Illness
There is nothing worse than enjoying a delightful meal and then feeling awful just a few hours later. Foodborne illnesses can range from mild stomachaches to severe food poisoning symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea. Unfortunately, foodborne illnesses affect millions of…
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…
Kick That Sugar Craving!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Let’s be honest with ourselves. Every now and then, a sugary snack just hits the spot. Unfortunately, however, these sugary snacks are less than healthy, and sometimes that craving for some sweet…
Whip Up a Brain-Boosting Breakfast!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is your breakfast of choice? Cereal? Toast? Oatmeal? A muffin? Eggs and bacon? Breakfast burritos? Yogurt? Whatever food you choose to break your fast with, we can all agree that eating…
Craving Chocolate?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My dad’s side of the family all has one thing in common: A love for chocolate. Every birthday party, family gathering, or candy bowl always has something chocolatey and sweet. Whether it…
Candy Apples are a Fun Christmas Treat!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern During the Christmas season friends and family often make and bake treats to pass around and share with each other. Often, these treats are usually cookies, coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls, and the…
Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Pumpkins
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When my brothers and I were younger, one of our favorite things to do every Halloween was to carve pumpkins. Mom would take us to the store, we’d all dig through the…
Dates – The Perfect Natural Sweetener
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Looking for a natural sweetener source that is full of nutritional benefits? Dates are a super sweet, nutrient-packed way to naturally add sweetness to your foods, and they are a great source…
Practice Mindfulness Before Eating Dessert
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director My favorite time to have dessert is when I go out with my close friends during a birthday dinner. Of course, we have to have dessert to celebrate another special birthday. Certainly,…