by AZ Dietitians | Feb 7, 2022
If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve likely heard that there are risks with the disease if it is not managed well. Some of the most common complications of poorly managed type 2 diabetes include nerve, eye, kidney damage, and heart disease. According to the CDC, heart...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 31, 2022
By now, we’ve all heard about gluten. But what is it? Does it cause Celiac disease? Could there be anything else linked to the wheat that is causing an increase in gluten intolerance? In this post, we will address all of these questions and more. By the way, we do our...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 24, 2022
The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been increasing over the last 20 years. In fact, they are becoming the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States. Some common names for over-the-counter PPIs are Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid. What are...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 17, 2022
Have you ever heard of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) Diet? If you’re trying to lower your LDL cholesterol naturally, you’ll want to read this! The TLC diet is not your typical restrictive diet. It’s actually more of a lifestyle change than a...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 10, 2022
Egg yolks are high in cholesterol (about 187 mg each), so should we avoid them? As dietitians, we hear this question pretty often. Science seems to sway back and forth with an answer to this question. Today, we’re going to share the most current information so you...
