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Best Advice For Carbs On The Label

Food labels can be very confusing but we all know how important they are. Oftentimes people don’t know what to look for to determine if a product is good for them. I have one very simple trick for r...

Adding Flavor Without Salt

Getting adjusted to a low sodium diet can leave you feeling like all your food is flavorless and bland. Sometimes this is a deterrent and people quickly give up on their healthy eating goals and ret...

Which Is More Effective For Weight Loss -- Diet or Exercise?

As the warmer months approach, many Americans start to look for ways to lose those extra 10 pounds. Yet, many individuals do not know where to start when it comes to losing weight. An age old quest...

Diabetes Weight Loss Tips And Tricks

One thing health experts know for sure is that if you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes, dropping pounds lowers your blood sugar, improves your health, and helps you feel better.If you have ex...

What Sweetener Should I Use If I Have Diabetes

Foods can be sweetened in a number of ways. This includes adding real sweeteners like sugar or honey, adding artificial sweeteners, adding sugar alcohols, or by adding fruit and fruit juice. So what...

Food Allergies On The Rise

Over the last 20 years there has been a significant increase in food allergies. Between 1997 and 2011 reported cases increased by 50%. Researchers estimate that 32 million Americans have food allerg...

Helping An Aging Parent With Healthy Eating

We all know that healthy eating is important at all stages of life and each stage comes with its own challenges. For older adults there can be many challenges to preparing healthy meals. Standing fo...

Do I Need A Detox?

Detoxes and cleanses have risen in popularity, but are they necessary and safe? It’s important to understand that our bodies are designed with their own detoxification system which runs 24/7 utilizi...

Simple Ways To Plan And Enjoy Healthy Eating

Unfortunately, too many people associate the word “diet” with “deprivation”. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Don’t let eating healthy be a daunting task. Prepare mentally and physically, enjoy w...

Seven Most Common Weight Loss Myths

On a daily basis we are inundated with countless nutrition and weight loss messages. Some of these are accurate, while others couldn’t be further from the truth. But “buyer beware” because many nutr...

False Facts You Believe About Dieting

Lately, it seems like losing weight, getting fit, and being healthy are more daunting prospects than ever before. With stars like Kendall Jenner frequently spotted out and about in their $100 workout...

10 Best Energy Foods

If you wake up exhausted, or you find yourself dragging midday -- even if you got a good night's sleep -- your diet might be to blame. Nutrient deficiencies and sugar can cause fatigue and disrupt you...

Why Your Health Ailment Might Be From the Food You're Consuming

Our bodies have an amazing way of telling us when it doesn't agree with how we are treating it and what we are eating. Experiencing common ailments may be caused by foods we are eating. All we mu...

Heart Healthy Snacks to Fuel Your Day

Rene Ficek, Seattle Sutton's Dietitian Nutritionist, discusses 4 heart healthy snacks to refuel your heart through the day.Interested in eating healthy? Hungry for more?View Our Meal Plans!...

“It’s Working” – Weight Loss Noticed on Lou Manfredini Today Show Segment

Watch Lou Manfredini aka Mr. Fix It from HouseSmarts live on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda! He has been enjoying Seattle Sutton's fresh meals since January 2019, and Hoda says it best - "I...

Does Himalayan Pink Salt Hold Up To All The Health Hype?

Pink is in this season — but not in the form of wrap skirts and platform shoes.Pink salt is also hitting the spa circuit, with salt caves opening in nearly every state. These sodium-packed chambers ar...

Quick Tips To Stay Focused On Your Overall Health and Wellness

Instead of focusing on the DON'Ts of your diet, why not focus on what you CAN do. Here are some quick tips from Seattle Sutton's RDN, Rene Ficek, to help maintain your overall healthy and wellness. In...

Vitamin D and Bone Health

You probably know someone who swears by supplements or doesn't miss a day taking a vitamin (or two or three or more). Ever wonder if it is doing any good or now. Well, according to a new study about V...