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 | Jul 20, 2020
With all the focus on the scale and weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most...
by AZ Dietitians | Jul 6, 2020
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern There are many health benefits that come from eating fruits and vegetables, as they contain fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Because of these benefits, it’s recommended to include them in your diet. A parent...
by AZ Dietitians | Jun 29, 2020
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern You’ve probably heard that it’s good to eat more whole grains or to make them half of your overall grain intake. But, what are they and what benefits do they have? What are the benefits of grains in your diet? Whole grain...
by AZ Dietitians | Jun 1, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Why Eat Vegetarian? Research shows that vegetarians have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and lower instances of diabetes and cancer. They do not simply omit meat from their diets, but instead increase their intake of...
by AZ Dietitians | Apr 20, 2020
With everything that has been going on with COVID-19, a lot of people are taking advantage of take-out and delivery meals. Can Ordering Take-Out Be Healthy? Making healthy choices from an online menu can sometimes be challenging. However, most restaurants have...