Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Healthy Snack Tips Everyone Can Use
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Snacking on junk food is all too easy to do when you are feeling that afternoon slump. But, junk food snacks lack nutrition and often leave us still hungry and feeling bloated. Instead, look for a healthy snack that can fuel...
Mindful Eating Practices You Can Start TODAY
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is the process of being completely present and aware of the eating experience. This includes listening to innate hunger cues to guide your eating decisions, choosing foods that are both...
Food Allergy Signs, Symptoms, and Causes Explained
Written by: Jackie Durand RD, CDNJackie is a Connecticut-based dietitian and author who creates educational material and helps clients manage their health through small lifestyle changes. Food Allergy Facts: Getting Diagnosed Do you experience stomach upset,...
How to Eat to Promote Bone Health
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease consisting of weakened bones that can lead to easy fractures. Osteoporosis occurs in older adults, affecting more women than men. About 25% of men and 50% of women will break a...
Food Safety – Your Desktop Dining Edition
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Americans are getting busier and busier! It is rare that we stop to eat a mindful meal, and often eat at our desks while working. Although not ideal, this is the reality for millions of Americans. If you are going to eat at...
How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants: 6 Helpful Tips
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern 6 Tips to Help You Eat Healthy at Restaurants Eat a Snack Before You Go Be sure to avoid arriving at the restaurant extremely hungry. When you are starving, it is very easy to overeat. Have a small snack before you leave for...
How to Build and What to Include in a Balanced Plate
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern A healthy diet typically means including a variety of foods in balanced proportions. Let's take a look at what you should include in a balanced plate so your meals are healthy and they keep you on track to hit your health...
3 Benefits of Meal Prep and How to Begin
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern What is Meal Prep? Meal prep usually involves taking one day out of your week to prepare food for the next 3-4 days. This food is then prepared in the fridge, ready to eat. It may sound like a lot of work, but with a bit of...
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern New & Improved Nutrition Facts Label The FDA revamped the requirements of the Nutrition Facts label to highlight the areas that consumers should be concerned about, based on current research on chronic diseases. These new...