Monthly Archives: April 2025
The Nutritional Powerhouse Grown in Arizona Agriculture: Why Asparagus is a Star Crop
Arizona Farming, Asparagus Nutrition, Healthy Eating By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications In the heart of Arizona’s fertile lands, where the sun kisses the soil and innovation meets tradition, Arizona agriculture thrives. Among the diverse crops … Continue reading
Resisting Temptation: Sometimes Shopping Can Cause Us to Break Our Diets
Let’s be real—sticking to a healthy diet when you’re grocery shopping can feel like walking through a minefield. Sure, the store’s stocked with nutritious options, but it’s also packed with aisle after aisle of sugary, carb-heavy junk food just begging … Continue reading
Exploring the Carnivore Diet: A Meat-Lover’s Paradise or Nutritional Mirage?
Joel Carr Arizona Farm Bureau Strategic Communications Manager There’s nothing quite like indulging in a perfectly smoked brisket—tender, juicy, and flavorful. Sometimes I think I’d be happy just eating meat. When I discovered the carnivore diet, I became intrigued and … Continue reading
Timing Is Everything! Even When It Comes To Eating Carbs
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications I’ve always worried and wondered about my carb intake. Too many, too few, how do you align your intake with your exercise, and more. Carbohydrates—otherwise called carbs—are the sugars, starches, … Continue reading
Has A Change in Your Sleep Pattern Kept You Up At Night
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications I can tell my sleep pattern has changed. I’m waking up earlier in the morning despite going to sleep around the same time each evening. I am not liking this, … Continue reading