Category Archives: Food Facts
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
Study: Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Issues
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association shows that there is a link between higher levels of vitamin D in four regions of the brain … Continue reading
Study: Eating Patterns can Increase Mortality risk
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It’s long been known that what you eat has a lot to do with your energy levels, your health, your risk of diseases, your body composition, and your risk of death, among … Continue reading
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles About Fiber!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve written a lot about the importance of getting plenty of fiber in your diet here on the Fill Your Plate, and rightfully so! This important nutrient does a lot for our … Continue reading
Fight Fatigue with Food
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern There is nothing worse than going about your day just feeling downright sluggish, tired, and fatigued. Not only does it make the day just drag on, but it also makes you feel … Continue reading