Category Archives: Food

Fermented Foods are Full of Health Benefits

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear or read about all the benefits of eating so-called “superfoods,” which are just foods that provide a huge punch of nutrients in a serving. Within all that talk about … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Offers Many Health Benefits

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you think of fall and all the smells and flavors that come along with it, the first thing to come to mind is most likely cinnamon. Whether we use it to … 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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Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I think that it is safe to say that whether we eat them or not, we all know the importance and the benefits that come from eating real, whole, minimally processed foods … Continue reading

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