Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Fiber-rich Foods Help You Feel Full

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Recent Arizona State University nutrition student Kat Brown defines fiber as forming the support structure of leaves, stems, and plants. “It is the part of foods that are hard to digest, or … Continue reading →

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You Can Find Healthy Breakfast Cereal Options

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director My dad loves breakfast cereal. However, he doesn’t buy the popular boxed cereal you can find in the grocery store and certainly not those containing sugar. Instead, he’ll purchase raw granola, sliced … Continue reading →

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Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Mortimer Farms   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   At least one good thing comes from the extreme Arizona summer heat: summer produce! Watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, sweet corn, and so much more have been flourishing on our Arizona … Continue reading →

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: Six Sister’s Stuff   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   My family loves doing cookouts in the summer. We usually focus on grilling the main dish and adding a few easy sides like watermelon and corn on the … Continue reading →

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Watermelon “Cake”: A Healthy and Refreshing Summer Treat

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Fill Your Plate

Photo: My Food and Family blog by Kraft Heinz   By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Looking for a creative way to serve watermelon at your next cookout? Look no further! Try making this recipe for watermelon “cake”; it’s … Continue reading →

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