Category Archives: Fill Your Plate

Pumpkin Bars – A Party-Friendly Alternative to Pumpkin Pie!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Fall is always my favorite time to make desserts. I love the spicy, cinnamony smell that fills the house every time my mom and I bake pumpkin pies and other sweets. While … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Patches in Arizona!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern There’s no better way to get into the fall mood and enjoy the cooler temperatures outside than to go to a pumpkin patch. From fresh pumpkins and other produce to hayrides, and … Continue reading

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Beat the Post-Meal Slump with Some Movement

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the feeling. You’ve just eaten lunch, are sitting back in your chair, and after a few minutes, you begin to feel incredibly tired. This is what is called the … Continue reading

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Artificial Sweetener Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Sugar-free candy, sugar-free soda, sugar-free energy drinks, you name it. There are so many sugar-free food and drink options available to consumers! How is it possible for these products can taste so … Continue reading

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Tips For Ordering Healthfully at Fast Food Restaurants

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Despite its tastiness and convenience, fast food has long been known to be very unhealthy for us. Most fast food is greasy and full of carbs, added sugars, and other not-so-good ingredients. … Continue reading

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