Category Archives: In the News
Arizona’s Mix of Fruits and Vegetables Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Not long ago, we celebrated National Watermelon Month here in Arizona and across the United States in July. One of my favorite facts about watermelon is that it contains 90% water. This … Continue reading
Summer Staples: Farm Fresh Melons, Corn, and More are Finally Here!
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
Ultra-Processed Meat and It’s Chronic Disease Causing Properties
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Have you ever heard that eating too many hot dogs causes cancer? I thought this was just one of those made-up things you hear as a kid, but as it turns out, eating … Continue reading
How To Adjust Your Workouts for Improved Sleep
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern It’s no question that working out has many health benefits, one being that it tires you out so you can have a great night’s sleep. But how do we optimize our workouts so … Continue reading
Is It Healthy For Children To Eat A Plant Based Diet?
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern I was very interested in this topic when I came across it, because I was raised eating a very traditional diet: meat as part of the main course, with vegetables as a … Continue reading