Category Archives: Arizona Pork

How Protein Helps Support our Bodies as we Age

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   As we all know, protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It keeps us full for longer, recovers our muscles after exercising, and gives us nutrients and energy we can’t get … Continue reading →

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History of Pork

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates a recent ASU Nutrition Student Pork is the most consumed meat in the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, over 36 percent of the world’s meat intake is from pork, while … Continue reading →

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Keto with Caution

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evens a recent ASU Nutrition Student The Keto diet has surged in popularity recently. Chances are you or someone you know is keto and raving about it! But tread lightly. This fad is under-researched and potentially over-hyped. Keto, … Continue reading →

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BBQ is in the Air

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern It’s August, the weather is beautiful and the time is perfect for a BBQ! Summer is a time where everyone gathers and enjoys the warm breeze while filling their stomach with arguably the … Continue reading →

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Arizona Pork is Yummy

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director In 2016, Arizona hogs brought in $47.5 million in cash receipts to our state, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, National Agriculture Statistical Services (USDA-NASS). While pork is one of … Continue reading →

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