Author Archives: Fill Your Plate
It’s the Holidays! Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate
By Heide Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I’ve come to the conclusion that hot chocolate is probably the most popular cold-weather drink ever. The moment the weather turns slightly colder it feels like I am constantly making hot chocolates … Continue reading
Start Your Holiday Salads with Arizona Grown Greens!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I don’t know about you, but I love a good salad. It’s always the one thing I’ll always offer to bring to any family party! I know I’ll definitely be making a … Continue reading
Holiday, But Healthy Cheer!
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Communications It’s December. We tell ourselves we’ll put our healthy nutritional habits on hold. After all, I’ll be off track with my eating for only a month. Right?! But our expert nutritionists suggest … Continue reading
Phyto-Whats? – A Closer Look at Phytonutrients and Their Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern The word “phytonutrient” is a word that sounds very complicated, like one only a person well-versed in all things science might understand. But before you go whip out your old high school … Continue reading
What Makes Peppers Spicy?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I was younger, I loved spicy foods. Anything and everything I ate had hot sauce added. Except for sweet things of course! Have you ever wondered what makes peppers spicy? … Continue reading