Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Highly Processed Foods Tied to Brain Changes: New Study Reveals Alarming Effects

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism this last February, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that even a short stint of indulging in highly processed foods can trigger significant … Continue reading

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The Nutritional Powerhouse Grown in Arizona Agriculture: Why Asparagus is a Star Crop

Arizona Farming, Asparagus Nutrition, Healthy Eating By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications In the heart of Arizona’s fertile lands, where the sun kisses the soil and innovation meets tradition, Arizona agriculture thrives. Among the diverse crops … Continue reading

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Timing Is Everything! Even When It Comes To Eating Carbs

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Director of Strategic Communications I’ve always worried and wondered about my carb intake. Too many, too few, how do you align your intake with your exercise, and more. Carbohydrates—otherwise called carbs—are the sugars, starches, … Continue reading

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Watch Out for Health Foods That Aren’t Healthy

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   We’ve all heard the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover,” meaning that you should never make a decision about something based on its appearance alone, rather than on what’s … Continue reading

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The Mediterranean Diet is Great for Our Health, and Arizona Produces it!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Arizona is a pretty cool state for lots of reasons. Our state has lots of national and state parks, historic landmarks, and some really amazing destinations such as the Grand Canyon, which … Continue reading

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