Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
How a Dietitian Reads a Food Label
Written by Rachel Raymond, RDN Are you concerned about what is in your food? Many products seem like fantastic options from the front of the package - and sometimes even the nutrition facts label - but may contain certain ingredients that I recommend avoiding. Today...
What to Expect When Meeting with a Dietitian
Have you considered meeting with a registered dietitian? Maybe the doctor has recommended that you see a dietitian for a health condition, you want help losing weight, or you have a family history of a diet-related disease. Maybe you just have some questions about...
How Alcohol Harms Your Health
We don't want to be the bad guys here, but someone has to say it: alcohol harms your health. Researchers have discovered that alcohol, especially if consumed often and in larger amounts, causes inflammation throughout the body. The process begins in the gut, and it...
Are Thyroid Disorders Actually Gut Disorders?
Hypothyroidism occurs when the body attacks the thyroid gland. This results in lower production of thyroid hormones, which then has repercussions on nearly everything else in the body. Hypothyroidism and other autoimmune conditions are more common in women than men....
10 Healthy Meals to Make on Vacation
Everyone loves a great vacation, but we all know that choosing nourishing meals is not always the priority. If you spend a week indulging, you probably won’t feel so great. If you’re looking for a list of easy, healthy meals to prepare when on vacation, you came to...
Rosemary Benefits for Diabetes
Rosemary is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long been used in folk medicine to treat menstrual cramps, mental decline, epilepsy, pain relief, and infertility. It has also been used to treat hair loss, indigestion, dermatitis, anxiety, cognitive...
Have You Wondered if You Have a Leaky Gut?
Have you been told you may have a leaky gut? Not sure what a leaky gut even is? With so much buzz on social media about people healing their gut it can make us wonder– do I need to heal my gut too? Is this just another trend, or should I actually be concerned? Let's...
Collagen Supplements – Not Just for Skin
While it is true that collagen supplements help give our skin a youthful look, collagen also has different roles that help contribute to our overall health. Collagen is the building block of connective tissue or the tissue that connects bone to skin and makes up veins...
How Diet Determines Disease
Recent studies have suggested that the composition of gut bacteria is linked with diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune arthritis, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. So how can we alter the gut...