Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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...
How to Choose Healthy Beverages – Drink Up!
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern If you're trying to follow a specific nutrition plan or eat a healthy diet, don't forget about choosing healthy beverages to go along with the nutritious food you're eating. After all, what you drink throughout the day can...
8 Tips to Help You Eat Healthy On a Budget
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern How to Eat Healthy For Less Money Make a Plan to Eat Healthy Set aside time to plan out what you will be making for the week. Create a realistic list of all the meals and snacks that you will need to have food prepared for....
Lower Your Sodium by Avoiding These 6 Foods
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern If you're looking to lower your sodium, it's time to take a look at your daily diet. In fact, there are 6 foods in particular that you should avoid. These 6 foods are the biggest contributors of salt in the American diet....