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It’s Christmas! Celebrate this Special Holiday with Fill Your Plate

Who loves Christmas? Who loves Hanukkah? Who simply loves this time of year? We do! For all the busyness of the holiday season, it’s still our most special time. We extend to you a special “thank you” for hanging out … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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