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Two Small Steps to a Heart Healthier Diet
By the time you read this, more than five people in the U.S. will have died from heart disease. As the number one killer of…
Why Meat and Potatoes are Such a Perfect Pair
When it comes to things that go great together, there is no question that meat and potatoes is on most everyone’s list. There is something…
4 Things You Can Do This Month to Fight Childhood Obesity
There is no question that childhood obesity is one of the greatest challenges facing both our country and our state. According to the Centers for…
5 Tips for Terrific School Lunches
The first days of the new school season are upon us which means it is time to start looking for creative ways to help kids…
Interesting Findings From Consumer Research On Types of Meat In Supermarkets
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.…
Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?
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…
How to Help Kids Eat Healthy this Summer
Summer means camp, swimming, and lots of unsupervised meals. During the school year, what kids eat is more controlled. They eat breakfast at home or…
Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?”…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier (Continued)
By Ashley Schimke Farm to School & School Garden Program Specialist for Arizona Department of Education Arizona Farm Bureau recently wrote an article on their…
7 Signs You Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance
According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), 4% of adults and 8% of children in the United States are allergic to one or…
3 Egg-cellent Ways to Celebrate Eggs in May
Did you know that on average, Americans eat about 250 eggs a year? It’s true. We love to scramble them up for breakfast, hard boil…
How We Are Helping Make the Next Generation Healthier
There is no question that one of the biggest obstacles to America’s future is the health of its citizens. The statistics tell the whole story. …
Five Easy Ways to Eat Better for Less
It is a fact of life that most of us are looking for ways to make the most of the money we have and when…
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Pork and Nutrition: Taste What Pork Can Do!
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By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications Picture this: the sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and you’ve got that itch to tackle…
