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Category: Healthy Eating
Homemade Granola
By Sarah Beleski, a recent ASU Nutrition Student I have loved granola since I was a little girl. I would eat it plain, in yogurt,…
How to eat a Mediterranean diet
By: Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition Student The Mediterranean diet comes from the areas of Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and (southern) France. These…
Southwest Wedge Salad
By Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition student I love it when healthy meets simple and fast. I also love anything with a southwestern flair.…
Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms
by Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU nutrition student Before I first made these my husband told me that he didn’t know how he was going…
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.…
5 tips to Avoiding Allergic Food Reactions
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 Switch Witch: How to maintain healthy habits during the season of tricks and treats.
By Kat Brown a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Who can resist the opportunity to dress your little one up in an adorable costume and parade…
9 Tips to get your kids to make healthy food choices
by Kenda Hettinger, an ASU nutrition communication student Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends cholesterol screening starting at the age of…
Diet Trends
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern While there are basics to nutrition, Fill Your Plate features some of the latest diet trends. We have covered…
Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student After putting all the work into your holiday dinner, whether you are hosting the whole party or…
The Amino Acid Citrulline and Arginine
BY Amanda van Dall A Recent ASU Nutrition Student Wisdom follows age, experience, and education. Part of this wisdom is learning how to balance what…
Fill Your Plate with the Mediterranean Diet
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern Over the last year Fill Your Plate has covered everything you need to know about the Med diet. So,…
Pre and Post Pregnancy Nutrition
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.…
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