Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
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...
The Ketogenic Diet: Fabulous or Fad?
Created by: Gabrielle Forman, Dietetic Intern Nowadays there are numerous diets taking the internet by storm. The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diets in the media right now with its claim to help even stubborn body fat melt away. There are even claims...
Reduce Inflammation with an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Created by: Kristen Carli, Dietetic Intern What is inflammation? Inflammation within the body occurs when the immune system is fighting infection, healing wounds, or attacking allergens. Inflammation does not only include redness, swelling or pain. Often inflammation...
How to Stay Hydrated the AZ Heat
Created by: Gabrielle Forman, Dietetic Intern While it is important to keep our bodies properly hydrated year-round, it is especially important to stay hydrated during the hot summer months. This is the time of year when we require more hydration due to increased...