Nutrition Blog
The AZ Dietitians Nutrition and Wellness Blog
What is Intermittent Fasting, and is it Good for Weight Loss?
Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle shift that can support weight loss & overall health. Learn what to consider to see if it’s right for YOU.
Daily Gratitude: Yes, It’s a Nutrition Topic!
You may be wondering how, in your deep dive into the field of nutrition and dietetics, you came across a blog focused on gratitude. Surprisingly, the connection between nutrition and gratitude is more profound than you might expect. The mind and gut are deeply...
Is the Carnivore Diet as Risk-Free as It Seems?
The carnivore diet has gained much attention in the past few years as a no-carb and meat-only approach to eating. Participants in the diet claim that it leads to weight loss, reduced inflammation, and many other health benefits. However, is an all-meat diet truly...
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...