Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
The Health Benefits of Pasteurized Milk: Why It’s the Safest Choice
Have you been hearing about raw milk recently? It's been growing in popularity recently as health and wellness influencers have been putting a spotlight on it. One of the reasons behind people opting for raw milk versus pasteurized milk is the appeal that it may offer...
How Does L-Glutamine Impact Our Gut Health?
Do you struggle with an irritable bowel disease? You might have been told that taking an L-glutamine supplement can help improve your intestinal tract. But why, what does it do? Let's start with the basics. L-glutamine is an amino acid that may help with the...
Should I Ignore My Food Allergies?
When the term 'food allergies' comes up, we might automatically start thinking of severe anaphylactic reactions, with the potential for life-threatening consequences. While these reactions indeed highlight the gravest side of food allergies, it's essential to...
Insulin Resistance and Hyperlipidemia– How Are They Related?
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases has increased, and insulin resistance has been widely shown to be a critical pathophysiology pathway for the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases are the main...
All About Cholesterol
Have you heard that eggs have too much cholesterol and that you should stay away or limit them? For years that has been a major piece of advice given to people who want to improve their heart health. But is it still true? New research suggests otherwise....
All About Gut Health
Did you know your gut health impacts your whole body? Our gut health starts having an impact on our body from the moment we are born. As we age, our gut bacteria begin adapting to our environment and diversifying themselves based on the foods we are exposed to. ...
What Happens When We Eat Too Much Added Sugar?
Sugar, you know – that sweet stuff that tastes pretty good? It’s typically in our favorite desserts, added to our drinks, and sometimes in our meals. Sometimes it can be easy for sugar to go unnoticed in our diets, especially when we don't know which foods have it or...
Should Everyone Be On A Gluten-Free Diet?
What is Gluten? Gluten is a naturally occurring protein found in wheat products, and it aids in helping foods maintain their shape. It is commonly known to be in items such as wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten-free diets are for people who have been diagnosed with celiac...
Should I Buy Green Powder Supplements?
Green powder supplements are powdered and are on a crazy high rise as of late, especially on social media. People claim that they can aid in bloating, digestion, excess gas, and improve cardiovascular risks. Some state that these powders are packed with all the...