Category Archives: Health Tips

Water Needs Vary Person to Person

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It’s starting to warm back up here in Arizona, and it won’t be long till we are having triple-digit temperatures again! That means it’s time to exchange those cozy blankets and cups … Continue reading

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What to Look for on a Nutrition Label

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you’re at the store purchasing food to stock in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, how often do you look at the nutrition label on the back? If you don’t already, I … Continue reading

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Americans Need to Consume More Whole Grains

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Take a minute and think about all that you typically consume. How much, if any, of your diet is comprised of whole grains? Recent research suggests that while Americans are eating more … Continue reading

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Add Some Citrus to Your Water

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know the importance of staying hydrated. It is especially important for those of us living here in Arizona, as the heat during the summer can get quite intense, making it … Continue reading

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20 Dietician-Recommended Heart-Healthy Snacks

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   We all know the feeling when a few hours after lunch, we begin to feel “snacky” again. Often, when it comes to buying or preparing snacks, our main objectives are to … Continue reading

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