Category Archives: Cooking

Should You Incorporate Sunflower Oil Into Your Cooking?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern  My three younger brothers love sunflower seeds. Not the pre-shelled ones mind you, as they prefer the ones that come in the shell to crack and spit everywhere. And in case you … Continue reading

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Dates – The Perfect Natural Sweetener

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Looking for a natural sweetener source that is full of nutritional benefits? Dates are a super sweet, nutrient-packed way to naturally add sweetness to your foods, and they are a great source … Continue reading

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Improving Gut Health Can Improve Overall Health

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern  As a kid, it always grossed me out to think that I had bacteria living in my stomach. It was even harder to grasp the concept of how a lot of those … Continue reading

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People with Depression Must Often Boost Nutrition, Nutritionists Give Counsel

Staff Reports Maintaining a healthful diet can be difficult for people with depression, said registered dietitian Leigh Merotto in Everyday Health. But getting help is often rare. Registered dietitians Amy Gorin and Merotto offer six ways to help, including treating … Continue reading

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Food Safety: Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail

Staff Reports Parents, you will probably find yourself doing back-to-school shopping with the kids returning to school. Include food safety items on your next shopping trip to keep your child safe from foodborne illnesses. “Every day, parents focus on the … Continue reading

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