Category Archives: Fill Your Plate
More on COVID-19 and Vitamin B6
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that the anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombosis properties in vitamin B6 might help protect people against severe COVID-19 infection. Researcher Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee said that lower levels … Continue reading
Exercise and Alzheimer’s
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director We’ve always been told that exercise is good for your mental health. In fact, personal experience can confirm this for us … so we don’t really need an expert to tell us. … Continue reading
Did You Know, We Grow Chickpeas in Arizona
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director I’m beginning to think we grow everything in Arizona. Well, okay, we don’t grow soybeans. But, this ancient bean has been getting lots of attention in recent years. Over the past 10,000 … Continue reading
Is it Time to Reduce Your Glycemic Index?
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director I often must ask myself, “am I eating too much sugar or poor-quality carbs?” The holidays are our excuse to often ignore this question. But a recent study is creating more conviction … Continue reading
Part Two: Let’s Talk About Healthier, Natural Sweeteners
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Stevia Stevia does come from a plant, but it’s sweetness can cause cravings for sugar. Some brands like Truvia are processed with other ingredients that can cause a not-so-tasty aftertaste. Recipes: … Continue reading