by AZ Dietitians | Mar 23, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Food safety is no joke! Cleanliness, cross-contamination, storage temperatures, and minimal internal cooking temperatures are all important to monitor so that microorganisms cannot grow, persist, and infect. Summer is a time...
by AZ Dietitians | Mar 9, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Snacking on junk food is all too easy to do when you are feeling that afternoon slump. But, junk food snacks lack nutrition and often leave us still hungry and feeling bloated. Instead, look for a healthy snack that can fuel...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 17, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease consisting of weakened bones that can lead to easy fractures. Osteoporosis occurs in older adults, affecting more women than men. About 25% of men and 50% of women will break a...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 10, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Americans are getting busier and busier! It is rare that we stop to eat a mindful meal, and often eat at our desks while working. Although not ideal, this is the reality for millions of Americans. If you are going to eat at...
by AZ Dietitians | Feb 3, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern 6 Tips to Help You Eat Healthy at Restaurants Eat a Snack Before You Go Be sure to avoid arriving at the restaurant extremely hungry. When you are starving, it is very easy to overeat. Have a small snack before you leave for...
by AZ Dietitians | Jan 27, 2020
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern A healthy diet typically means including a variety of foods in balanced proportions. Let’s take a look at what you should include in a balanced plate so your meals are healthy and they keep you on track to hit your...
