Category Archives: Food
Added Sugar is Linked to Poor Health
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know that we as Americans consume quite a bit of added sugars. Whether it be in sugary sodas, coffees, desserts, or sugary snacks, added sugar is everywhere! According to Linda … Continue reading
Papaya – A Nutritious Tropical Treat!
When you think of refreshing summertime snacks, what comes to mind? Often, watermelon is the go-to answer due to its cold, crisp, sweet, and high water content. Additionally, watermelon is super nutritious. Of course, we grow lots of watermelon in … Continue reading
Study: Vegetable Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern More likely than not, you are either related to or know someone who has type 2 diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health, type 2 diabetes affects nearly 26 million people … Continue reading
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Provide Several Health Benefits
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, one of the foods that my brothers and I hated passionately was mushrooms. To us, they were weird looking, smelled funny, were slimy, and tasted like dirt. Despite our hatred … Continue reading
Sticking to Your Health Goals While Grocery Shopping
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Let’s face it. When you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet and only buy healthy food items, going to the grocery store can sometimes be hard. While there is nutritious food at … Continue reading