Tag Archives: Healthy Living
Should you take a Vitamin D Supplement?
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mineral density. They recommend not smoking, limiting alcohol, regular weight-bearing exercise, and getting the calcium and vitamin … Continue reading
The Use of Food to Fight Cancer
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern For many, the word cancer doesn’t mean much until it touches your life, and when it does this simple word “cancer” changes your life forever. If there was something you could do to try … Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About the Mediterranean Diet
By Vanessa Evens a Recent ASU Nutrition Student We’ve all heard about the Mediterranean Diet, and I don’t know about you, but when I first thought about the Med Diet I pictured hummus, so much hummus, and olives. The Med … Continue reading
Postpartum Nutrition
By Erin Wyatt a Recent ASU Nutrition Student During pregnancy, a woman tries her hardest to be the healthiest vessel for her growing child. She forces giant prenatal vitamins down every day, avoids delicious foods like sushi, unpasteurized cheeses, … Continue reading
“Safe Snacking” Healthy Snacks for Kids
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Snacking can be a risky game when it comes to your kids. Finding healthy snacks that they want to eat can be a battle in itself. They want the sugar filled, empty carb snacks … Continue reading