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5 Immune Boosting Foods in Season Right Now

Eating a well-balanced diet and taking care of yourself are some of the few things we can control right now when it feels like so much is out of our control. Spring produce is at its peak currently...

The Importance of Exercise for Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss it’s important to move it to lose it! The benefits of exercise for weight loss go beyond just burning calories. An active lifestyle helps to balance the calorie scale wh...

Are There Foods to Reduce Anxiety? A New Study Says Yes!

We are learning more and more about how what we eat effects how we feel, which is important because approximately one-third of American adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their l...

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Properly

We all have a growing awareness of the safety and cleanliness of the foods we are putting into our bodies. With concern about viruses, bacteria, or chemicals on fruits and vegetables, some people hav...

Managing Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Lactose intolerance symptoms can be quite unpleasant, but luckily can be very easily managed. Even though it seems as though lactose intolerance is very common, only about 12% of adults struggle wit...

A True Nutritional Powerhouse: Discover the Health Benefits of Beans

Beans may be a magical fruit and not for the reason the childhood rhyme says… even though the silly rhyme is guaranteed magical giggles every time. Beans are amazing because they are full of nutrie...

Making Your Home Office A Healthy Space

Working from a home office offers flexibility, comfort, and the ability to be more independent while on the clock. While these positives can help with work-life balance and stress levels, there are...

Why Is Your Morning Blood Sugar High?

Have you ever experienced high blood sugars in the morning right when you wake up? You’re not alone! Turns out 50% of people with Type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar first thing in the morning due...

Different Types of Vegetarian Diets

There has been a recent surge in vegetarian and plant-based diets. Many people are making the switch away from animal products for environmental and health reasons. Some studies suggest that a healt...

Be a Menu Detective: Spot the Diet Killers When Eating Out

Dining out when you are watching your diet can be a challenge, and looking at menus can feel like a mystery when determining what’s the best choice nutritionally. The large portions, tempting dishes...

Stocking Up Amid COVID19

With news outlets talking nonstop about the coronavirus outbreak and people responding by avoiding favorite restaurants and emptying grocery store shelves we are all starting to think more about wha...

Protein Pointers: Tips to Boost the Benefits

Beginning in their 40s, adults typically lose 1 to 2 percent of their muscle mass every year. Eating the right amount of protein throughout the day can help maintain muscle mass. Other benefits of p...

Meal Delivery During a Pandemic

The 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) is on many people's mind currently and that is no different at Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating. We are 100% committed to continuing our mission of providing safe, healthy f...

How Much Water Should You Drink? It Depends!

Of all the nutrients in your diet, water is one of the body’s most essential. However, many people struggle to meet their daily fluid needs. The old advice is to drink 8 cups of water per day, but t...

6 Important Nutrients for a Healthy Postpartum Diet

For many women, finding out they are pregnant means getting healthy: stopping smoking, eating healthy, and adopting a new exercise routine. But after bringing baby home it can be hard to maintain th...

4 “Functional” Foods That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol

Functional foods are foods you can add to your diet that provide a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. With heart disease being the leading cause of death for American adul...

Blood Sugar and Spice: Cinnamon for Diabetes

Cinnamon is a hot topic in many discussions regarding diabetes. There have been studies that show how cinnamon can lower blood sugars, HbA1c (an average of blood sugar over the previous 2-3 months),...

The Key to Smart Snacking? Snack with a Purpose!

Between meal snacking sometimes gets a bad reputation, but it can be a healthy way for some people to fill nutrient gaps or fuel throughout the day. The key to smart snacking is to snack with a purpos...