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Bye, Bye Trans Fats

Well, it’s official; we have said good-bye to our old ‘frenemy’ trans fats.  This is according to a new report out from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.   They have called it a pu...
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motherhood

Father's Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner and what a great time to think about men’s health and dear old dad! Men often don’t take time to think about their own health and prevention of...
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motherhood

6 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

As I wind down the last few weeks of my pregnancy with baby Ficek, I thought it might be a good idea to jot down a few healthy eating tips for all those women who are about to become pregnant or...
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health and wellness

National Women’s Health Week, Part II

Being a registered dietitian, I have my own nutrition-related tips for women as we recognize National Women’s Health Week.Here are my go-to tips for women: 1. Maintain healthy weight --Reaching...
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health and wellness

National Women’s Health Week

My top 5 tips for women’s health, as we celebrate National Women’s Health Week this week: Eat healthy, bottom line you must consume a healthy, balanced diet for overall good health. Study...
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health and wellness

Does an Apple a Day Work?

You may have heard over the years the saying that, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, not exactly but sort of, it seems. According to recent findings by researchers from the University of M...
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weight loss

Key to Losing Weight

The key to losing weight is often a much sought after goal for many people, some people spend years attempting to do so. With a third of the U.S. population obese, it is no surprise weight loss tops t...
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other health conditions

Eat for Eye Health

Eating for eye health is a relatively new idea and more is being written about it these days it seems. Powerful pigments found in antioxidants are key to eye health. Carrots were always thought to be...
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health and wellness

Eighty Percent

Did you know that nearly 80 percent of the salt the average American eats every day comes from restaurant meals, take-out food and packaged products instead of home cooked meals? It’s true, according...
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health and wellness

2015 Dietary Guidelines

You may have heard recently that there are new nutrition guidelines that are about to come about this year. I believe change is good, and I think you’ll agree these changes are long over due!First of...
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other health conditions

Salt Bad for More than Blood Pressure

This article is written by Seattle Sutton, RN, founder of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating. With decades of experience helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives, Seattle shares her insigh...
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health and wellness

Shape Up Eating Habits for Spring

March is National Nutrition Month, and there’s no better time to refresh your eating habits than spring! As a registered dietitian, I see many people who want to eat healthier but feel it’...
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heart health

More Whole Grains, Less Heart Disease

This article is written by Seattle Sutton, RN, founder of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating. With decades of experience helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives, Seattle shares her insigh...
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health and wellness

They aren’t what they say they are

It seems that many herbal supplements aren’t what they say they are. After an ongoing investigation into supplements by the New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, testing found that four major r...
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health and wellness

Healthier Fast Food

Healthier fast food, sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? Well, it seems there's been some discussion recently about that very subject. And, I'm happy to say, the media has reported it correctly noting...
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