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Foods That Beat Bloating

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Have you ever finished a meal and then you felt all bloated inside? Maybe it was from something that you ate or maybe you overindulged a little. Other causes of bloating could … Continue reading

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What Makes a Food Nutrient-Dense?

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Whenever we read about eating healthfully, we often run into the phrase “Nutrient-dense.”  We can easily deduce that the phrase is referring to foods that are full of good nutrients. But just … Continue reading

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What Makes Superfoods So Super?

Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We often hear a lot about “superfoods” and how they are incredibly nutritious and good for your health. But what exactly makes a food a superfood? Read on to find out what makes … Continue reading

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Consume Healthy Carbohydrates

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Out of all three macronutrients that we need to fuel our bodies, carbohydrates are often the one that are the most looked down on. Whether it be because they can cause a … Continue reading

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Lysine is an Important Micronutrient

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We all know that a healthy diet is comprised of a good balance between 3 macronutrients: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. But, within these 3 macronutrients is a subcategory called micronutrients that are … Continue reading

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