Monthly Archives: July 2023
Arizona Grown Citrus Boosts Your Immunity!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that Arizona’s temperature and soil are perfect for growing all sorts of citrus? Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, and lemons all grow very well here in our home state. In fact, … Continue reading
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. Additionally, watermelon is super nutritious. Of course, we grow lots of watermelon in … Continue reading
Tips For Avoiding Foodborne Illness
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern There is nothing worse than eating and enjoying food during a meal and then feeling awful a few hours later. Whether it just be a stomachache, or something a little more intense … Continue reading
Study: Vegetable Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern More likely than not, you are either related to or know someone who has type 2 diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health, type 2 diabetes affects nearly 26 million people … Continue reading
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Provide Several Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, one of the foods that my brothers and I hated passionately was mushrooms. To us, they were weird looking, smelled funny, were slimy, and tasted like dirt. Despite our hatred … Continue reading