Category Archives: In the Kitchen

Spruce Up Your Salads!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Did you know that Yuma, Arizona is known as the lettuce capital of the world for a portion of the year? For five months out of each year, Yuma produces approximately 90 … Continue reading

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Fill Up Your Plate with Veggies!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, my mom always had to fight my brothers and me about eating our vegetables. The three that we all absolutely hated with a passion were brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and … Continue reading

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How Much Protein Do You Need?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   Protein…One of the three main macronutrients that are part of a balanced meal. It’s vital that we eat it, as it is what repairs our muscles and grows the cells that … Continue reading

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Breakfast can Provide You with Fuel for Your Day!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern What is the first thing that you do when you get out of bed in the morning? Is it a cup of coffee? A morning walk? Do you begin your day by … Continue reading

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Study: Increased Fiber Intake During Childhood Reduces Allergies

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Spring is around the corner, meaning our Arizona desert will begin to turn (slightly) green, and plants and trees begin blooming again. But it also means that one more thing will be … Continue reading

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