Tag Archives: Meat
Animal Protein Products Are More Nutritious than Plant-Based Protein Products
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern It appears that plant-based diets are becoming all the rage. It isn’t uncommon now to see plant-based chicken nuggets, plant-based burger patties, and plant-based beef jerky on the shelves at the grocery … Continue reading
Eat Your Meats!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When creating a healthy diet, it’s important to include a balance of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, as each one gives your body the necessary nutrients it needs to be fueled for the … Continue reading
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
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
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
By Kat Brown A recent ASU Nutrition Student Nutrients supply energy and are often the building blocks our bodies need to function. Each nutrient has a role in the body. The Dietary Guideline for Americans (DGA) is developed to make … Continue reading