Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
A Detox Diet: Bogus or Brilliant?
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Do you ever scroll through a social media account and notice ads or posts about “detox water for weight-loss” or a “3-day liver cleanse?” Claims about the supposed health benefits of a cleanse or a detox are everywhere...
The Benefits of Family Meals
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Late workdays and after-school activities are only a couple of the reasons why family meals are often placed on the back burner. With all of these distractions and commitments, it’s easy to opt for grab-and-go options instead...
The Difference Between Gluten Sensitivity, Allergy & Celiac Disease
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Do you have a friend who avoids eating anything with wheat flour in it? Maybe you have a friend who is on a gluten-free diet yet doesn’t check the ingredient list when ordering at a restaurant. You might even have a friend...
What’s Dietary Fiber and How Much Do I Need?
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Fiber, also known as dietary fiber, is a substance found in all plants. Fiber helps form the supporting structures in plants such as the leaves, stems, and seeds. It is a carbohydrate that passes through the body and is not...
18 Balanced Snack Ideas
Created by Rachel Raymond, Dietetic Intern Finding a quick, healthy and balanced snack isn’t always easy. Planning snacks ahead of time is one way that you can achieve your nutrition goals and curb cravings throughout the day. These 18 balanced snack ideas will keep...
Feeling Stopped Up? It Might Be Constipation!
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern Although some folks would prefer constipation to diarrhea, having constipation is usually not a pleasant experience. Each person has a different bowel movement schedule, ranging from every day to three times per week. If you are...
Dear Parents: Don’t tell your child they’re overweight
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern If you have been told that your child is overweight or obese, don’t panic. Though these terms are generally used to mean that a child is too fat, they actually mean that a child is too big. The body mass index (BMI) is used to...
Food Packaging Claims to Watch Out For
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern When you’re at the grocery store picking up eggs, meat, produce, or packaged goods, there are a lot of claims on various brands’ food packaging. What do they mean? Is there a difference? Food packaging claims can be confusing...
Fad Diets – Should You Follow Them?
With all the focus on the scale and weight in our society, it isn't surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called "experts" can confuse even the most informed consumers....