Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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,...
Should I Put My Child on a Diet?
Every parent wants their child to grow up to be confident and capable and health can play a major role in that. Parents have an important responsibility to model and teach their children to live healthy lifestyles. There are so many conflicting messages these days...
Bone Broth – More than just for soups!
Bone broth is not just another ingredient thrown into soups! It is the liquid left over from boiled animal bones which happens to be packed with tons of nutrients. Those nutrients are shown to have various positive effects on our bodies, which we’ll get into later....
Wondering If You Have a Gluten Sensitivity?
What’s the deal with everyone going gluten-free? Is their reasoning based on evidence? Have you wondered if you have gluten sensitivity and should go off of gluten too? We’ll talk about all these things today to help you make an educated choice. What is Gluten? Gluten...
Testing to Consider for Gut Issues
Do you have regular GI (gastrointestinal) problems? You know, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, etc.? Maybe you even experience non-GI symptoms like brain fog, joint pain, anemia, or fatigue, yet you cannot find the root cause. Whichever symptoms...
Don’t Let Guilt Get in the Way of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is right around the corner. For some, it is a joyous time of year. For those who are struggling with food, the holidays tend to bring up not-so-good feelings. Thus, making the season much less enjoyable. I’m talking about worrying about what foods...
Why You Should Take a Magnesium Supplement
Magnesium plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, and yet studies show that 75% of the population does not get enough of it! Why might that be a problem? Join us and we’ll go over some of the problems associated with a deficiency and why a...