by AZ Dietitians | Aug 24, 2020
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Fiber, also known as dietary fiber, is a substance found in all plants. Fiber helps form the supporting structures in plants such as the leaves, stems, and seeds. It is a carbohydrate that passes through the body and is not...
by AZ Dietitians | Aug 17, 2020
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Finding a quick, healthy and balanced snack isn’t always easy. Planning snacks ahead of time is one way that you can achieve your nutrition goals and curb cravings throughout the day. These 18 balanced snack ideas will keep...
by AZ Dietitians | Aug 10, 2020
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern Although some folks would prefer constipation to diarrhea, having constipation is usually not a pleasant experience. Each person has a different bowel movement schedule, ranging from every day to three times per week. If you are...
by AZ Dietitians | Aug 3, 2020
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern If you have been told that your child is overweight or obese, don’t panic. Though these terms are generally used to mean that a child is too fat, they actually mean that a child is too big. The body mass index (BMI) is used to...
by AZ Dietitians | Jul 27, 2020
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern When you’re at the grocery store picking up eggs, meat, produce, or packaged goods, there are a lot of claims on various brands’ food packaging. What do they mean? Is there a difference? Food packaging claims can be confusing...
