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Train Your Tastebuds to Enjoy Healthier Food

As a young girl, I vividly remember watching my mom struggle to get my sisters and me to eat certain vegetables. The sight of a plate of steamed broccoli would evoke dramatic reactions from my younger...

The Importance of a Healthy diet with GLP-1 Agonists

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are medications used to help individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) and obesity. These medications work by mimicking the actions of a natural hormone cal...

The Truth About Seed Oils

Oil is a staple ingredient in many kitchens worldwide. Whether it's used for sauteing vegetables, marinating meats, or dressing a salad, oil adds flavor, texture, and depth to a wide range of dishes....

Boost Your Health with 30 Plants Per Week Challenge

The 30 Plants Per Week Challenge is grounded in scientific research highlighting the numerous health benefits of consuming various plants. The idea is simple: by eating 30 different plant-based foods...

Best Diets 2025: Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Fits Top 3!

Each year U.S. News World Report releases its rankings of the Overall Best Diets. Recently they announced their 10 top picks for 2025. This list helps in making recommendations to improve health that...

Fighting Foods To Chase Away Cold, Flu, and Winter Blues

Winter can be a challenging time for both our physical health and mental well-being. Many people experience colds, flu and the winter blues this time of year. The shorter days, colder weather, and l...

Make 2025 Your Healthiest Year Yet

Are you looking forward to a new year knowing you need to make some changes? Or maybe with a renewed motivation to get healthier? Make 2025 your healthiest year yet with these simple, yet effective go...

Boost Your Energy This Winter

For me, winter often feels like a time for hibernation -- comfy clothes, cozy blankets, and comforting foods. The chill in the air and the shorter days can leave us feeling drained, both physically an...

Do I Have Prediabetes? What You Need to Know

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that 81% of people with prediabetes are unawar...

Uncovering the Truth of Plant-Based Diets

"Eat more plants" has been common nutrition advice for many years but the plant-based movement is fairly new. A plant-based diet is becoming increasingly popular as it has many benefits for overall he...

Top 10 Tips for Enjoying Seattle Sutton’s Meals

Unlock the convenience, nutrition, and taste of your Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Meals with these insider tips that will enhance your dining experience and support your health goals. We’ve c...

Health & Nutrition Insights: Key Highlight s From FNCE 2024

Every year nutrition professionals from around the world get together for the Food and Nutrition Conference Expo (FNCE), which is organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It brings dietiti...

Do You Need a Low-Fat Diet? When and How to Make the Switch

A low-fat diet involves reducing your intake of fats and may be recommended to help with different health concerns. A low-fat diet typically involves reducing total fat intake to about 20-30% of daily...

Do You Need to Buy Organic?

Let us explore the real differences between organic and conventional foods in terms of health benefits and costs to make informed choices. Understanding Organic: Definitions and Standards Organic food...

Debunking Diverticulitis Diet Myths

The diet for diverticular disease has changed over the years. Research on what to eat to prevent a flare up found that much of the nutrition advice from the past did not stand up to the evidence. Many...

Is Tracking Macros Essential for Weight Loss Success?

Counting macros has become a diet trend in recent years but is it important to follow this trend to reach your weight loss goals? Let’s find out what is behind this trend and if it is worth impl...

Exploring Medically Tailored Meals

Understanding Medically Tailored Meals with Seattle Sutton's Medically tailored meals are specially prepared meals that are designed to meet the specific dietary needs of individuals with certain medi...

Easy Diabetic Diet for Beginners: 4 Tips &Tricks

Most forms of diabetes are manageable with proper medical care and maintainable lifestyle changes. If you have been newly diagnosed with diabetes, it may be hard to know where to start. Our dietitians...