Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Nutrition on a Budget: Tips for Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little planning and some smart shopping strategies, you can enjoy nutritious meals that support your well-being while staying within your budget. Here are some easy, budget-friendly tips to help you make the most of...
Happy + Healthy Holidays: Thanksgiving Edition
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays represent gathering with family and friends, celebrating, embracing quality time, connecting with our loved ones, taking part in festivities, tradition, indulging in food and treats, and so much more. While the...
Hidden Dangers: How PFAs are Affecting Your Daily Life
What are PFA’s? PFA’s are a group of manmade chemicals that are known as “forever” chemicals. They have a chain of linked carbon and fluorine atoms, which is one of the strongest bonds. As a result, these chemicals do not break down or degrade in the...
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...