Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
SSRIs and the Gut-Brain Connection
One of the “hot topics” in nutrition recently is the gut-brain connection, or how the gut and brain impact one another. The gut is often referred to as the "second brain," and plays a significant role in influencing mood, cognition, and overall mental health....
How Important is Sleep in Weight Loss?
Weight loss can often feel like a rollercoaster, with its fair share of highs and lows. It’s important to remember that achieving lasting results involves much more than just diet! Here are some ways that sleep affects your ability to lose weight: How Sleep...
Food is Fuel: Maximizing Your Performance with Nutrition
You may have heard it before, the key to a healthy lifestyle is “diet and exercise, diet and exercise…”. These two concepts are not separate - but instead work in collaboration with one another. Exercise impacts how much energy the body requires and which nutrients...
The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss: A Closer Look at the Risks and Links to Medications like Ozempic
Losing weight can be a key goal for improving health, but when the process happens too quickly, it can come with serious risks. Rapid weight loss, often defined as shedding more than 1-2 pounds per week, can lead to complications that outweigh the benefits. With the...
The Safety of Food Additives: What’s in Your Food?
What are Food Additives? On January 15th, 2025, the FDA banned the use of erythrosine, otherwise known as Red Dye 3, in food and pharmaceutical products within the United States, due to mounting evidence that Red Dye 3 is disruptive of thyroid function and triggers...
Why Your Digestive System Controls More Than You Think
Beyond simply breaking down food, your digestive system is essential to your general health. Gut health is at the core of multiple body processes, from boosting your immune system to affecting your mood and even your skin. Although many people underestimate its...
Protein 101: Understanding How to Get Enough & Why It Matters
Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a critical role in growth, repair, and overall health. Understanding its importance throughout the life cycle, optimal intake levels, food sources, and amino acid composition is key to meeting nutritional needs. ...
Nutrition Tips to Combat Stress and Boost Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become all too common, especially among students and young professionals. While exercise and mindfulness are well-known strategies for managing mental health, nutrition plays a crucial, often overlooked role. What...
Stress Management Through Nutrition: Boost Your Resilience Naturally
Stress affects everyone, but did you know your diet plays a significant role in managing it? Research highlights that certain dietary patterns and nutrients can enhance resilience, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health. Let’s explore how you can harness the...