Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Diabetes Awareness: What You Need to Know
World Diabetes Day is marked every year on November 14th in commemoration of Sir Frederick Banting’s birthday since he co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. Their discovery has saved countless lives and deserves a day of celebration! Many of us are...
Approaching the Holidays with Confidence
Do you worry about gaining weight over the holidays? This is a common concern for many people, so we wanted to share some tips on how to approach the holiday season with confidence in your food choices and your activities. Holiday weight gain is not inevitable! It’s...
Ways to Include More Plant-Based Protein
Did you know that you can get protein from plant-based sources? Many people believe that it is only possible to get enough protein through eating animal proteins such as meat and dairy. This is false. It is definitely possible to consume enough protein through plant...
Which Matters More: BMI or a Healthy Lifestyle?
We make choices every day that can either impact our health in a positive or negative way. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, we can take control over our health. Many people have different perspectives of a healthy lifestyle. What research shows about healthy...
Sweet Potatoes: Delicious and Nutritious!
Are you in the mood for a delicious nutrient-rich, high-fiber snack? When Autumn approaches, you might begin to think of falling leaves and comfort food. People may not always associate sweet potatoes with comfort food but here’s why they should be a kitchen staple....
Artificial Sugars – Are They “Bad” for You?
What are artificial sugars? Artificial sugars are man made sugars used as a substitute for sugar/sucrose that usually contain less calories. These artificial sweeteners can also be identified as sugar substitutes, zero calorie sweeteners, or sugar alcohols. Products...
5 Healthy Habits that Lead to Healthier Lives
The basics of healthy living is an assumed understanding of people’s knowledge. Each individual comes from a different background where health is defined in a variety of ways. Maybe health is a prayer in the morning or volunteering at the soup kitchen every week. The...
Eat This Not That: Grocery Store Edition
How to navigate the grocery store and make better food choices ... Going to the grocery store can be overwhelming! There are so many food options to choose from and it can be difficult to know how to pick the healthiest options that don't sacrifice taste. Here are...
World Vegetarian Day – October 1st
Vegetarian diets can be amazing for decreasing risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. While there are many benefits to a vegetarian diet, there are also some things to pay attention to in order to ensure adequate...