Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Too Much Sugar in Your Diet May Weaken Your Immune System

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director While we’ve heard that too much sugar isn’t good for you in general, there’s more evidence that sugar and other foods may impact our immune systems. Consumption of too much added sugar … Continue reading

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Dietitian Shares Her Take on Drinking Hot Water

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A long-time friend of mine loves water for her beverage choice. She doesn’t do soda, not caffeinated drinks and she really doesn’t even like the occasional glass of wine. But offer her … Continue reading

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Mom’s Homemade Guacamole and Dad’s Homemade Salsa

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Planning on having a taco night soon? Entertaining is easy with these fool-proof recipes for appetizers or to add to your main course. Serve with chips and enjoy!   Mom’s Homemade Guacamole … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     A few years ago, my mom was trying to find a good recipe she could use quinoa in. You know, one of those “hidden veggie” kind of recipes? Well she found one … Continue reading

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Cucumber Greek Salad

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Did you know cucumbers are in season in August? Try this refreshing, tangy greek salad with cucumbers!   Cucumber Greek Salad By Ashlyn Edwards, Belle of the Kitchen blog   Ingredients   … Continue reading

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