Happy Anniversary, A to Zinc Nutrition! Celebrating 5 Years of Helping Chronic Pain Sufferers Reach Optimal Health Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC March is a particularly special month this year! It is National Nutrition Month, but more importantly, it is A to Zinc Nutrition’s 5-year Anniversary. The years have gone by quickly! I remember
The Value of a Comprehensive Assessment
A functional approach to understanding your health story. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC When patients meet with me for the first time, they’re often surprised at the depth of the preliminary paperwork they complete prior to coming in. Some find detailed forms unpleasant. It takes a fair amount of time to answer the questions
What do fishing and blood glucose levels have in common?
Understanding Low Blood Sugars Glucose, Insulin, & Hypoglycemia Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT Helpful definitions. Glucose: Source of energy for our body that comes from the food we eat, specifically carbohydrates and proteins. Insulin: Hormone produced by the pancreas that allows glucose into body cells for energy production. Hyperglycemia: Condition caused by elevated blood glucose levels. If you notice symptoms such as
Nutrient Synergy
Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients don’t work in isolation.
Shift Your Food Paradigm: Focus on Nutrient Density
This time of year brings about many changes in our food environment. Our resources change because summer gardening is over. Farmer’s markets close for the season. We are more drawn to warm foods as the weather cools. The holidays are just around the
Confused About Superfoods?
Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC Who isn’t? With all kinds of different information, it’s hard to make sense of what is accurate.
Should I Eat an Alkaline Diet?
I’m wondering because I’ve heard being in an acidic state can be harmful to my health. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC There is a lot of confusion around the concept of being in a state known as acidosis. Much of the confusion stems from proponents of the Alkaline Diet promoting claims that the diet
SIBO Series
Adapted from Pointe Institute, The Standard, Volume 17, Number 1, 2021 by Thomas G. Guilliams, PH.D. and Lindsey E. Drake, M.S. Gut health isn’t just about the gut! The functional medical community has discussed the connection of microbiome gut health to systemic health challenges for quite some time. The presence or absence of certain microbes (bacteria), or the overpopulations of
Nutrition for Strength Training
Protein plays an important role in building muscle. Kari Collett, RDN, LDN, CLT with A to Zinc Nutrition, LLC Everyone seems to have their own ideas about strength training and nutrition. Most of the time, the biggest challenge people face with strength training is what to do in the kitchen to prepare and eat the right foods to support their