Category Archives: Diet Tips

What is Calorie Density

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a Recent ASU Nutrition Student   When I first had my daughter in 2014, I kept 30 pounds of my excess weight for about a year. Then I stumbled across an article on calorie density and started … Continue reading →

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Leeks: The Underrated Allium Vegetable

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By: Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student If you don’t know what leeks are, you are missing out! This allium vegetable is in the same family as the commonly used onions and garlic, yet somehow usually overlooked. When cooked, … Continue reading →

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Bust the Myth: Healthy Food can be Tasty!

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Danielle Sharkey, a recent ASU Nutrition Student   It is time… to start eating for better health and longevity. In these modern days, we are starting to see a shift happening in the United States. People are starting to … Continue reading →

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Surprise You’ll Never Guess What Makes You Eat More!

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Over-consumption is a problem in America that has been prevalent for decades. However, the topic of overeating usually only revolves around the actual food that is being consumed. The choice of food … Continue reading →

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How To Protect Our Children From Childhood Obesity

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student Why should we be concerned?   We recently got some sad news regarding childhood obesity, it’s has not gotten much better over the last few years. The national obesity rate for children … Continue reading →

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