by AZ Dietitians | Feb 24, 2025
You may have heard it before, the key to a healthy lifestyle is “diet and exercise, diet and exercise…”. These two concepts are not separate – but instead work in collaboration with one another. Exercise impacts how much energy the body requires and which...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 17, 2025
Losing weight can be a key goal for improving health, but when the process happens too quickly, it can come with serious risks. Rapid weight loss, often defined as shedding more than 1-2 pounds per week, can lead to complications that outweigh the benefits. With the...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 10, 2025
What are Food Additives? On January 15th, 2025, the FDA banned the use of erythrosine, otherwise known as Red Dye 3, in food and pharmaceutical products within the United States, due to mounting evidence that Red Dye 3 is disruptive of thyroid function and triggers...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 3, 2025
Beyond simply breaking down food, your digestive system is essential to your general health. Gut health is at the core of multiple body processes, from boosting your immune system to affecting your mood and even your skin. Although many people underestimate its...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 27, 2025
Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a critical role in growth, repair, and overall health. Understanding its importance throughout the life cycle, optimal intake levels, food sources, and amino acid composition is key to meeting nutritional needs. ...
