Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
IBS: What Is It?
It’s Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month! Did you know there are different types of IBS? Did you also know that there are different recommendations for each of the different types? We'll begin by discussing the different types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
What is the Glycemic Index?
If you have diabetes, insulin resistance, or are considering a low-carb diet for any other reason, you might come across the term Glycemic Index. According to how much it increases blood sugar levels, there is a Glycemic Index (GI) value for each food. In this post,...
Benefits of Breakfast for Diabetes
Breakfast is the most commonly skipped meal, but is that something that we need to change? We’ve all heard 100 times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is it really? Read on to learn about the benefits of breakfast for those with diabetes....
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...