Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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....
How Are You Doing at Staying Hydrated?
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern As the weather continues to get hotter, staying hydrated is even more important to prevent dehydration. But how much water do you need? Recommendations for staying hydrated According to the National Academies of Sciences,...
“I’m not eating that!” – Fruits and Vegetables Anyone?
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern There are many health benefits that come from eating fruits and vegetables, as they contain fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Because of these benefits, it's recommended to include them in your diet. A parent whose...
Choosing Whole Grains For a Healthy Diet
Created by: Hali Obray, Dietetic Intern You’ve probably heard that it’s good to eat more whole grains or to make them half of your overall grain intake. But, what are they and what benefits do they have? What are the benefits of grains in your diet? Whole grain...