Category Archives: Nutrition
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles on the Keto Diet
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern The keto diet has become very popular in just the last few years, citing weight loss and many other benefits for people with certain health problems like arthritis or PCOS. But is … Continue reading
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles on Exercise
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Over the years, Fill Your Plate has written several articles about exercise and the nutrition you need to fuel your daily physical activity. Look through these and comment below about something new … Continue reading
More on COVID-19 and Vitamin B6
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that the anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombosis properties in vitamin B6 might help protect people against severe COVID-19 infection. Researcher Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee said that lower levels … Continue reading
Is it Time to Reduce Your Glycemic Index?
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director I often must ask myself, “am I eating too much sugar or poor-quality carbs?” The holidays are our excuse to often ignore this question. But a recent study is creating more conviction … Continue reading
Part Two: Let’s Talk About Healthier, Natural Sweeteners
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Stevia Stevia does come from a plant, but it’s sweetness can cause cravings for sugar. Some brands like Truvia are processed with other ingredients that can cause a not-so-tasty aftertaste. Recipes: … Continue reading