Category Archives: Cooking

Tulsi: Basil’s Healthful Cousin

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you think of basil, you probably think of how it’s used in Italian foods like pasta, pizza, pesto, or as a garnish on foods. But one that doesn’t typically come to … Continue reading

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The Scoop on Collagen

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Of all the different supplements that have been becoming popular in recent years, I’d venture to say that collagen has either topped or is near the top of that list. With claims … Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Water!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I used to show livestock, one of the most frequent questions that judges would ask us showmen is, “What is the most important nutrient to be feeding your animal?” At first, … Continue reading

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Artificial Sugars Can Have Negative Impacts on Gut Health

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Have you ever come to a point where you decided to try cutting out sugar from your diet? Since it can sometimes be hard to not have something a little sweet now … Continue reading

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Plant Protein Vs. Animal Protein – Main Differences

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   You’ve probably noticed that recently plant-based protein sources have been gaining lots of attention. Some view them as a healthier source of protein than animal proteins, while others say the opposite. … Continue reading

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