Monthly Archives: September 2023

Exercise is an Effective Treatment for Mental Health Conditions

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve long known that getting adequate exercise is vital to our overall health. But did you know that the benefits of lifting weights, running, stretching, and more go further than just improving … Continue reading

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Beat the Post-Meal Slump with Some Movement

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the feeling. You’ve just eaten lunch, are sitting back in your chair, and after a few minutes, you begin to feel incredibly tired. This is what is called the … Continue reading

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Artificial Sweetener Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Sugar-free candy, sugar-free soda, sugar-free energy drinks, you name it. There are so many sugar-free food and drink options available to consumers! How is it possible for these products can taste so … Continue reading

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Tips For Ordering Healthfully at Fast Food Restaurants

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Despite its tastiness and convenience, fast food has long been known to be very unhealthy for us. Most fast food is greasy and full of carbs, added sugars, and other not-so-good ingredients. … Continue reading

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Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I think that it is safe to say that whether we eat them or not, we all know the importance and the benefits that come from eating real, whole, minimally processed foods … Continue reading

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