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8 Holiday Gift Ideas

Want to give the give of good health but not sure what to buy? Below is a list of 8 gift ideas that will hopefully inspire those on your gift list to live healthier and happier into the New Year.&nb...

Alcohol and Diabetes

As we are in full swing of the holiday season, holiday parties and get-togethers may be crowding up your calendar. Festive holiday drinks and socializing with alcohol may be the norm at many of thes...

Forget Yo-Yo Dieting

Weight management is a struggle for many people and while a healthy focus on weight loss is necessary to help our country’s growing obesity epidemic, some measures for weight loss need to come with ca...

Game Plan for Dealing with Eating Triggers

In an ideal world we would eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full, but for most of us there are many additional reasons why we eat. Many of us start to get influenced by outside so...

Happy and Healthy Holidays

Just because the holidays are here doesn't mean we have to forgo our healthy eating goals. It is possible to enjoy the holiday and stay on track. We've all heard the advice to not show up to the party...

A Healthy, Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Delivered

At Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, we believe in enjoying the holidays and celebrating with the comforting foods we all associate with this time of year. Altering traditional holiday items to make...

Cold and Flu Fighting Foods

It’s here…cold and flu season! We all know getting the flu shot is one of the best defenses to avoid catching the flu, but how else can we boost our immunity?Eating smart, staying active, getting e...

The Health Benefits of Cranberries

Cranberries are a common side dish this time of year with 20% of all the cranberries grown consumed during Thanksgiving week alone. Rumored to have been served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621, cra...

Using Mealtime Psychology to Get Kids to Eat Healthy

Even if you place the healthiest meals in front of your kids they are only getting the benefits of that healthy meal if they eat it! For most parents getting their children to consume a healthy diet...

Potato Nutrition Facts: They Can Be Good for You!

As a dietitian, there is one food I get questioned about frequently and that is potatoes. People are often wondering if potatoes are okay to eat or if they need to avoid them. Living in the Midwest...

Foods with Super Nutrients You Need for Eye Health

When thinking about nutrition for our bodies, most people think about their weight, heart health, and blood sugar…but when is the last time you thought about your eyes? Between the ages of 65 and 85...

Cauliflower Craze: The Nutrition Trend Continues to Grow

As you have probably noticed, the amount of products featuring cauliflower at the grocery store has exploded. You can find rice, pizza crusts, pasta, tortillas, and even crackers made from cauliflow...

Trans Fat Linked To Memory Loss

We’ve come a long way in our understanding of fat in our diets. We’ve move from being afraid of fat to now understanding that there is good fat and bad fat. We know that too much solid fat in the diet...

Best Beverage Choices For Diabetes

Even if you eat a perfect type 2 diabetes diet, what you drink can wreak havoc on your diabetes management. Beverages can be a hidden source of calories, carbohydrates, and added sugars. Oftent...

Four Ways To Improve Joint Health

Dealing with joint pain can make you dread things you once enjoyed and make simple things a pain (literally!). Below are 4 things you can do to help extend the life of your natural joints and improv...

Don't Always Listen To Your Bathroom Scale

Oftentimes when people make a commitment to get healthier they focus solely on the number on the bathroom scale. While losing weight may be an important factor in improving your health, it is not th...

How To Reduce Your Risk For Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease, with many people being unaware they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Weakened bones and increased fracture risk occurs more often in adults ove...

The Benefits of Home-Delivered Meals

In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to plan and prepare healthy meals for many adults. For older adults trying to maintain their independence at home, healthy meals can be a challe...