Category Archives: Fun Food Facts

Brown Rice Pasta

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Every couple months or so, I travel four hours away to see one of my best friends. During one of my last trips, my friend made the most amazing pasta dish. Growing … Continue reading →

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Eating Red for Your Heart

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Angela Bates a Recent ASU Nutrition Student New Study Finds Anthocyanins Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease  You may be familiar with the Go Red for Women campaign, which has a red dress as a symbol of prevention for heart … Continue reading →

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“Safe Snacking” Healthy Snacks for Kids

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

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 →

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Growing Healthy Minds & Appetites: The Benefits of School Gardens and Kitchens

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken There is a growing disconnect between farms and tables around the world. With the ease of modern-day groceries and influx of fast-food restaurants around the world, many children grow up without learning the fundamentals of proper nutrition. … Continue reading →

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How to be Healthier with One Simple Rule

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Vanessa Evens a Recent ASU Nutrition Student One simple easy-to-follow rule that will make each and every one of us healthier sounds too good to be true, right? I promise it isn’t. This one simple rule is dietitian approved … Continue reading →

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