Category Archives: Diet Tips

Homemade Granola

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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, in milk, on ice cream- you name it. We always had the store-bought bags in … Continue reading →

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How to eat a Mediterranean diet

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Kenda Hettinger, a recent ASU Nutrition Student   The Mediterranean diet comes from the areas of Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and (southern) France. These are the countries that are along the north of the Mediterranean sea. Their climate/area is … Continue reading →

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Southwest Wedge Salad

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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. That is why this salad is #1 on my list. The dressing is made to … Continue reading →

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Spinach and mashed potato stuffed mushrooms

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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 to like a mashed potato stuffed a mushroom. He has completely changed his mind, and … Continue reading →

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Should you take a Vitamin D Supplement?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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 →

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