Tag Archives: Fill Your Plate

“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes

Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists and other experts in the field. This article is an example of one of the … Continue reading

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Why Meat and Potatoes are Such a Perfect Pair

When it comes to things that go great together, there is no question that meat and potatoes is on most everyone’s list.  There is something about the combination of a deliciously juicy steak and creamy mashed potatoes that feels like … Continue reading

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Food FYI: Should You Wash Your Chicken?

If you are like most home cooks in this country, you take a page from the past when it comes to cooking chicken and you rinse the raw meat off in the sink as part of your meal preparation.   This … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in September

It’s September which means summer is over and the kids have settled in to their school routines.  But that doesn’t mean you need to settle into the same old menu for lunch and dinner.  Fall brings a wide range of … Continue reading

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4 Things You Can Do This Month to Fight Childhood Obesity

There is no question that childhood obesity is one of the greatest challenges facing both our country and our state. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the obesity rate among children has doubled in the last 30 years … Continue reading

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