Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
How Exercise Can Help Menopause Symptoms
What is Menopause? Menopause is from the Greek word men (month) and pausis (cessation), in other words, the monthly cycle stops. This occurs in women around the ages of 45-55 years old as their body undergoes hormonal changes and they start experiencing menopause...
5 Tips to Boost Heart Health
Our hearts play a major role in our bodies. They keep blood pumping through our veins and deliver oxygen to each of our cells. It’s crucial to keep this organ functioning properly so that our bodies work how we want them to. Below, you’ll find some tips to keep a...
Helpful Supplements for Management of Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes and have visited one of our registered dietitians, you likely already know what diabetes is, what affects it, and how to manage it. Sometimes we're asked if supplements help lower blood sugar levels and other blood markers. The answer is...
Gut Health and Mental Health – Are They Connected?
Mental health has become a really popular topic in recent years. With its growing popularity, there has been far less stigma around mental health and much more acceptance of it. Regardless of whether you have a mental illness or not, it's important to take time to pay...
Meal Prep – A Guide to Saving Time and Eating Healthy
Chances are you have heard of the term “meal prep” from a fitness professional on social media or at the gym, or maybe a friend or neighbor has mentioned it before. But what exactly is it? It’s a pretty simple concept in which you prepare various meals at one time....
Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia – How Are They Related?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve likely heard that there are risks with the disease if it is not managed well. Some of the most common complications of poorly managed type 2 diabetes include nerve, eye, kidney damage, and heart disease. According to the CDC, heart...
Gluten and Glyphosate: Everything You Need to Know
By now, we’ve all heard about gluten. But what is it? Does it cause Celiac disease? Could there be anything else linked to the wheat that is causing an increase in gluten intolerance? In this post, we will address all of these questions and more. By the way, we do our...
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Dangers of the Most Frequently Prescribed Medicine
The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been increasing over the last 20 years. In fact, they are becoming the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States. Some common names for over-the-counter PPIs are Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid. What are...
The TLC Diet: A Diet to Lower Cholesterol
Have you ever heard of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) Diet? If you're trying to lower your LDL cholesterol naturally, you'll want to read this! The TLC diet is not your typical restrictive diet. It's actually more of a lifestyle change than a diet. Stay tuned...