Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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,...
8 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving While Staying on Track
A how-to for a stress free holiday Yes, you really can still eat turkey, mashed potatoes, and that oh, so delicious pumpkin pie grandma brings every year! Thanksgiving ... a national holiday where families come together and enjoy each other’s company over a meal...
9 Healthy Fall Produce Picks
The sun is setting earlier and the nights are getting cooler. This is the perfect time to start adding delicious autumn flavors to your plate. Head to your favorite market and fill your basket with these fall produce picks. Our Favorite Fall Produce Picks Pumpkin...
Cooking Tips and Tricks For MEATS & VEGETABLES
Cooking Tips For Meats If you frequently cook with meats, it can sometimes feel like you’re using the same seasonings every time, which can feel repetitive after a while. Here are a few common marinades that can be paired with any of the listed meats, as well as...