Category Archives: Food Safety

Guess What’s Growing in Arizona On an Old Football Field

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

I’m beginning to think we can grow anything anywhere in Arizona. Why? It’s innovative thinkers like Chaz Shelton of Merchant’s Garden in Tucson.

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Eating to Boost Immunity

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student My 5-year-old is currently fighting strep throat. We were talking about probiotics and eating healthy to help her get better quicker and she said: “so the probiotic goes through my mouth and … Continue reading →

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How to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger, a Recent ASU Nutrition Student I grew up on microwave lasagna meals and Velveeta shells and cheese. I am not the only one, this is normal for many people. Ultra-processed foods have become dominant in our food … Continue reading →

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5 tips to Avoiding Allergic Food Reactions

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

Written by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student It seems like there are more and more people with food allergies these days. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, the following list are the most common … Continue reading →

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Pre and Post Pregnancy Nutrition

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communication Intern Before and after having kids can be overwhelming on what to eat to keep you and your child healthy. Here at Fill Your Plate, we have done some research to find the best options … Continue reading →

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