Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Weight Loss is not One Size Fits All
Have you ever wondered why certain weight loss diets didn’t work for you– even though you did everything right? When we go on a new diet we might not think about how our bodies react. Most of us know weight loss might come along with eating fewer calories or getting...
A Dietitian’s Approach to Halloween
Halloween can be such a fun day full of costumes, parties, creativity, Harry Potter, and... Candy. Many of my new nutrition clients have stated that they dread this day because they know they'll be tempted by candy. Some say they must wait to start eating better until...
Are you at risk for Heart Disease?
Most people associate their risk of heart disease to be related to how much fat they eat. While they are correlated, our fat intake isn't the only factor that puts us at an increased risk. Other leading factors are high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, smoking,...
Should I Buy Organic?
Organic vs conventionally-grown produce, dairy, and meat is a hot topic. It's one that we have been keeping on the back burner for many years as research on the health benefits vs harms of these two types of food has been scarce. When we dietitians were in school,...
Our #1 Tip for Fat Loss
Have you ever wanted to lose a couple of pounds? Did you hit the treadmill or stair master at the gym or start taking cardio-centered workout classes to jump-start fat loss? Have you heard that the calories you take in need to be less than the calories you burn to...
How to Build a Satisfying Meal
A complaint we hear from new nutrition clients is this: "homemade food doesn't keep me full." They'll also often say, "I'm always hungry soon after breakfast/lunch/dinner." Are you dissatisfied with your homemade (or even restaurant) meals? While building a satisfying...
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...