Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Do Processed Meats Increase Cancer Risk?
Nutrition and cancer risk will always be a hot topic, especially when it comes to prevention. Colon cancer is on the rise in young people, according to the American College of Surgeons National Cancer Database. According to the recent data, there has been a 15%...
Are Fad Diets the Best Way to Reach Your Health Goals?
We have all heard the term “fad diet”. You are constantly seeing new diets floating around the internet or tv advertisements. Once one goes out another comes in its place. So, what are fad diets? What makes them special? Should you go on one? Follow along to learn all...
Healthy Halloween: Tips + Tricks
Happy Halloween week! Halloween brings treats, candy, scarecrows, pumpkins, costumes and so much more. Do you worry about how to keep healthy habits throughout Halloween festivities? Don’t worry- you do not need to skip out on your favorite childhood treat, candy, or...
Calcium and Osteoporosis: How Are They Connected?
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. The bone mineral density and bone mass decreases and individuals with this disease are more likely to experience a fracture or a broken bone. To prevent this weakening of the bones and further bone density loss, it is...
All About GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know
You’ve probably seen, heard, or read about GLP-1 medications. What are they? What do they do? Who are they for? Why do people take them? Should you take them? Our Registered Dietitians answer common questions like these right here! Background Knowledge About GLP-1...
Maternal Nutrition While Breastfeeding
Are you currently breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed? There is so much information for new mothers regarding fertility nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, and now postpartum nutrition. Our Registered Dietitians are here to simplify things for you! Nutrition While...
Understanding Cortisol Levels: Too Much vs. Too Little and the Impact of Diet on Cortisol
What Is Cortisol? Cortisol is an essential hormone that adrenal glands in the body produce and release in response to stress. Cortisol is called the “stress hormone” and helps to regulate the body’s stress response. In addition to regulating stress responses,...
World Heart Day: Promoting a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Happy World Heart Day! As a global celebration in hopes to bring the number of cardiovascular disease cases down, we celebrate World Heart Day. Cardiovascular disease is a condition affecting the heart or blood vessels. This can include heart attack, stroke, and heart...
Nutrition During Menopause– Essential Nutrients, Meal Timing, and Dietary Patterns
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman's life, marked by the cessation of menstruation and a decline in estrogen levels. This hormonal shift brings various physiological changes, including increased risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and changes...