Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
Tips to Managing Portion Control
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern One of the best methods to adopting a healthier lifestyle is utilizing portion control. Portion control does not have to mean eating small, unsatisfying meals. In fact, you may find you feel more satisfied using the following...
What is a Food Sensitivity?
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Food Allergies, Intolerances, & Sensitivities Food allergies are usually caused by a certain protein within the food. The 9 most common food allergens are wheat, soy, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, sesame, and...
How to Get Moving and Stay Active!
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern One of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle is by getting and then staying active on a daily basis. Use the tips below to get you started! Get Your Heart Pumping Aim for 150 - 190 minutes per week of moderate...
Tips on How to Eat in Season
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods that we can eat. They contain a lot of fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. However, most Americans do not eat enough. Aim to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables...
How to Have Fun with Salads!
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern Salads are a great way to incorporate more plant food into your diet: fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, etc! They can be served as a side dish along with your main meal or they can be your entree. How to make...
Healthy Milk Alternatives for a Balanced Diet
Created by: Gabrielle Forman, Dietetic Intern Dairy is an important element of a balanced diet. But, it is not the right choice for everyone. Some individuals choose not to consume dairy because they dislike it, are intolerant, or are abstaining due to ethical or...
Probiotics: The “Good” Bacteria
Created by: Gabrielle Forman, Dietetic Intern What are probiotics? The human intestine naturally houses a variety of different bacteria. Probiotics are the “good” bacteria that can be used to help change and repopulate gut flora. These live cultures can be used to...
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Our Health?
Created by: Gabrielle Forman, Dietetic Intern Can sleep deprivation affect your hunger and appetite? Research suggests that regularly restricting sleep can negatively affect your metabolism. In a study, adults who slept four hours a night compared to those who slept...
12 Ways to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern We all know that it's smart to eat more fruits and vegetables. After all, there are many health benefits for doing so. But, actually doing it isn't always so easy. Let's take a look at some tips for including more nutritious...