Category Archives: Green Matters

Provide Veggie Options for the Kids

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition student Children between the ages of 4-6 have heightened neophobia. Neophobia is the fear of trying something new. This makes it difficult keeping a good variety of vegetables in their diet. I know … Continue reading →

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The Ketogenic Diet and Weight loss in Women

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Danielle Sharkey a recent ASU Nutrition student Introduction The Ketogenic diet has been a very popular and highly promoted diet for rapid weight loss and the fight against obesity. The diet follows an extremely high-fat and low-carb regimen where … Continue reading →

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Kenda Hettinger a recent ASU Nutrition Student   Mental health has become a major issue in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 out of 6 adults will have depression at some point in their lifetime and 3.2% … Continue reading →

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Fall Salad

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Beleski a recent ASU Nutrition Student   If you’re looking for a fall salad that will not disappoint, look no further! The first time I ever ate this salad, I couldn’t get enough! I could have eaten the … 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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