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Healthy Alternatives to Donuts

It’s National Donut Day!It’s true that donuts are synonymous with unhealthy, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on celebrating completely. Donuts are one of the only foods that still contain t...

This Halloween, Try These Healthy Treats Instead of Candy

Halloween is fast approaching and the kids are getting more and more excited with each passing day.Halloween used to be one night a year that kids would look forward to all year long, but more and mor...

Health Benefits of Pumpkins

As people are starting to think about Halloween costumes, haunted houses and carving that perfect jack-o-lantern, they might not even think about the health benefits that come with pumpkins. Believe i...

Snacking Urges Be Damned

Everyone loves a good snack. A good snack not only hits the spot but also appeases your sweet tooth. In fact, Americans love snacking so much that we eat over 600 calories worth of snacks a day (more...

Ditch the Coffee and Try These Energy-Rich Foods Instead

Coffee and other types of caffeine can limit success with weight loss and overall health, especially when you start to tally up the empty calories of the added cream, sugar, flavorings and other add-i...

Vitamin D & 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 not. Well, according to a new study about V...

Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Halloween is fast approaching and the kids are getting more and more excited with each passing day.Halloween used to be one night a year that kids would look forward to all year long, but more and mor...

Best Foods to Eat Before and After Your Workout

Like a car uses gas to run, your body burns food for energy. And if you fill your body with the right type of fuel, you can expect better results from your workouts. The right foods and drink can give...

Food Labels: What To Look For (And What to Avoid)

Reading a nutrition label can be quite confusing! At first look, we see lots of numbers but if deciphering that information doesn’t come naturally to you, you are not alone. Many people find these num...

How Healthy Eating Can Reduce Your Cholesterol

September is National Cholesterol Education month, a topic that Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating is passionate about! Our freshly prepared meal program meets American Heart Association recommendations...

Low Carb Diets Tied to Earlier Death

Eating a low carb diet has been a fad for several years now, but we here at Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating have never caved to fads or the latest trends. No, we have always followed what health and m...

Diet Soda, Not Best Choice of Beverage According to Science

You may indulge in diet soda on a regular basis or on a rare occasion, but that may not be your best choice of beverage according to science. In study after study, diet soda is taken to task and right...

5 Substitutes for the Salt Lover

The American diet is notorious for having way too much salt, or sodium, in it and rightfully so. The human body only needs about 200 milligrams of sodium, or about 0.5 gram of salt, each day to functi...

Healthy Foods for Breastfeeding Moms

August is National Breastfeeding Month and what a perfect time to discuss healthy foods for breastfeeding moms. Postpartum is such a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it is also a trying time too...

Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

Mornings are a busy time of day, rushing to and from, and trying to get there on time! Add in breakfast and it seems overwhelming to get it all done. You already know breakfast is the most important...

Diabetes May Up Cancer Risk in Women

Diabetes is a global health crisis – reaching far and wide, and impacting nearly every country around the world. In fact, in 2015 more than 400 million people had diabetes. That does not take into th...

Try These Healthy Alternatives to the Traditional Hot Dog

Today, July 18th is National Hot Dog Day and as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I understand fully the health implications from consuming these overly processed products on a regular basis. Too m...

4 Health Benefits of Beans and Legumes

Legumes are a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils. They are truly among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. And did you know that “Eat Beans Day” is officially on...