Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Food Allergies: What They Are and How to Cope With Them
A food allergy results when a food is consumed and mistaken by the body to be something harmful, which causes the immune system to respond and attack. This negative immune response causes unwanted signs and symptoms such as hives, GI issues, wheezing, difficulty...
The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
Evolved from the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean sea, the Mediterranean diet has gained rising popularity. The diet is well-recognized by medical professionals, the American Heart Association and the World Health Organization. Mediterranean countries exhibit...
How to Boost Your Energy by Eating
The human body functions by utilizing energy. The body gets this energy from the food we consume which contain carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These macronutrients are converted to glucose and either stored or immediately used to create ATP. ATP is the body’s...
Food Waste: A Rising Problem You Can Help Prevent
Food waste reduction would have a significant impact on the environment. Food waste generates a huge proportion of greenhouse gas emissions amounting to approximately 8% worldwide according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. How Can You Help Reduce Food...
How to be More Sustainable This New Year
The word sustainable has gained much attention in recent years and it has for good reason. But, what does it mean to be sustainable? According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “sustainable agriculture enables us to produce healthful food without compromising...
How to Boost Your Immune Health During Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season arrives every year beginning as early as October extending through the month of May. Although it is impossible to dodge all possibilities of contracting a nasty cold or the flu this season, there are ways to boost your overall immune health, which...
Traveling Hacks to Keep You on Track
The holiday season for many individuals entails traveling near and far to visit friends and family. Traveling can be exciting, but also exhausting and overwhelming. Being away from home can disrupt your typical routine and steer you off course from all those health...
Mindfulness Magic: How to Stress Less This Holiday Season
The holidays are portrayed to be a magical time of the year filled with family traditions, fun festivities, twinkling lights, and gifts galore. For some, the holidays aren't just candy canes and the movie Elf on repeat. Instead, it can be a time of stress and burnout....
Revamping Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
There is no doubt your mom cooks the best Thanksgiving dinner and you did your due diligence eating your fair share. Despite the work you and your family did eating Turkey, tons of Thanksgiving leftovers remain. You parted that evening with containers of leftovers,...