Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Food Synergy: What is it and Why is it Important?
Do you like to spend less and get more? Then you came to the right place. Today we'll be discussing food synergy. This is a term that refers to the complementary effect that eating two or more foods together has on the nutrient absorption and utilization of those...
Protein Powder: Pros and Cons
Protein is an essential nutrient required for maintaining adequate body structure and function. Out of the 20 amino acids that make up a protein, only 11 are able to be made in the body. Therefore our bodies need to consume the remaining 9 amino acids through dietary...
Being SMART About Setting Goals
When you recognize the need for change, it is likely you start setting goals. Consciously setting a goal affects your behavior (1). Many people set goals around nutrition and fitness. Maybe your New Year's resolution was to eat more vegetables or start exercising....
Overeating – Why it Happens and How to Prevent it
Overeating, sometimes termed binge eating, is when you consume food to the point of uncomfortable fullness. This can happen with a bag of popcorn at the movie theater or even at Thanksgiving dinner. Overeating often leads to feelings of physical discomfort, guilt, and...
Busting Cooking Oil Myths
Cooking oils, are they good, or bad? Which ones should I use? Which ones should I avoid? Let's talk about it! What makes sense and what are just cooking oil myths? If you’re on any form of social media, you might have seen that there is a lot of debate...
The Hunger and Fullness Scale
The human body is truly incredible. We have hundreds of mechanisms in our bodies that send us signals to tell us what we need physically and emotionally. The hunger and fullness scale is one way we can regulate how much we eat and when. The body tells us when we are...
8 Tips to Save on Groceries
If you're like most people, you’ve likely felt the pain of skyrocketing food prices over the past year. Back in 2020-21, Americans were spending an already high amount of $600+ every month for food on average. To make matters worse according to the Bureau of Labor...
Should I Mix Caffeine and Exercise?
Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world with roughly 90 percent of adults in Western countries consuming it regularly. Over recent years there has been a substantial rise in other caffeine-containing products. Common caffeinated products include energy...
All About Balancing Blood Sugar
Blood sugar is also called blood glucose and is the main form of sugar found in your blood. Blood sugar is a form of carbohydrates and comes from eating foods containing carbohydrates. During the digestion process, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars,...