Category Archives: Fill Your Plate
Consume Healthy Carbohydrates
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Out of all three macronutrients that we need to fuel our bodies, carbohydrates are often the one that are the most looked down on. Whether it be because they can cause a … Continue reading
Citrus isn’t the Only Source of Vitamin C!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever cold and flu season rolls around, we’re all so quick to stock up on vitamin C supplements to try to help build up our immunity and not get sick. But vitamin … Continue reading
Lysine is an Important Micronutrient
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know that a healthy diet is comprised of a good balance between 3 macronutrients: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. But, within these 3 macronutrients is a subcategory called micronutrients that are … Continue reading
Eating Nuts Daily Can Boost Heart Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern A recent review of 60 studies found that eating nuts every day contributed to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers found that eating just a handful of nuts each day, … Continue reading
Let Arizona Agriculture Star at Your Next Holiday Party!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Besides gatherings with friends and family, or buying, wrapping, and opening gifts, the holiday season is also very well known for all of the delicious foods that come along with it! … Continue reading