Category Archives: Fill Your Plate

Fall’s Foods: And Why They Are Good For You!

By Kennadee Riggs, Communications Intern   Have you ever wondered if there were any healthy advantages to eating a slice of pumpkin pie? Here is a list of popular fall ingredients and their own unique health benefits!   Pumpkin This … Continue reading

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Eat Sardines!

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director So, someone else likes a can of sardines besides my brother and myself! I love as a quick protein snack or to simply add to a salad. In a recent article by … Continue reading

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Too Much Sugar in Your Diet May Weaken Your Immune System

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director While we’ve heard that too much sugar isn’t good for you in general, there’s more evidence that sugar and other foods may impact our immune systems. Consumption of too much added sugar … Continue reading

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Dietitian Shares Her Take on Drinking Hot Water

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A long-time friend of mine loves water for her beverage choice. She doesn’t do soda, not caffeinated drinks and she really doesn’t even like the occasional glass of wine. But offer her … Continue reading

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Cucumber Greek Salad

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Did you know cucumbers are in season in August? Try this refreshing, tangy greek salad with cucumbers!   Cucumber Greek Salad By Ashlyn Edwards, Belle of the Kitchen blog   Ingredients   … Continue reading

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