Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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...
Is Eating Eggs Good for You?
Egg yolks are high in cholesterol (about 187 mg each), so should we avoid them? As dietitians, we hear this question pretty often. Science seems to sway back and forth with an answer to this question. Today, we’re going to share the most current information so you...
What Are Smart Goals?
You have probably heard the term “SMART Goals,” but sometimes it’s hard to remember what they are and how to set them. SMART goals are not only a smart way to set goals, they help us focus our efforts, save time, use our resources productively and increase our chances...
Let’s Sideline Stress This Holiday Season!
The holidays are in full-swing, COVID is still running rampant, family members from out of town might be driving you a little insane, the news channel is nearly always negative, and you are beginning to feel a little overwhelmed about your New Year’s Resolutions. So,...