Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Mexican Cuisine is High in Phenolic Compounds

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern  Any time that we have family from out-of-state to visit us in Arizona, they typically always want to have Mexican food at least once while they are here. Usually, the reason is … Continue reading

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Zucchini – A Versatile and Nutritious Veggie!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern My mom absolutely loves gardening, especially in the summer. Each spring when she starts to plant her summer garden, she always makes sure to grow lots of rows of zucchini. Not only … Continue reading

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Dairy 101 – USDA Plans to Change Flavored Milks in School Lunches

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   How many of you were told growing up that white milk comes from white cows, while chocolate milk comes from brown cows? People tried telling me that as a kid, but … Continue reading

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Dairy 101 – What is Pasteurization?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever you get a jug of milk from the store, you probably notice that it says “Pasteurized” on the front of it. In fact, if you look at any of the jugs … Continue reading

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Dairy 101 – National Dairy Month Recipes Featuring… MILK!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   We’ve been posting a lot about milk this month, and what better way to continue than to give a list of some delicious recipes that use lots of dairy products! From … Continue reading

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