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GUEST BLOG: The Power of Dairy

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating we know the importance of dairy, which is why we incorporate 2 to 3 servings of dairy everyday with our meal plans. We are grateful to Monica Nyman MS, RD, LDN,...

Mediterranean Diet Inspired Living: Snacking

The Mediterranean Diet continues to rank supreme on the ‘Best Diets’ lists due to its host of health benefits including weight management, brain and heart health, diabetes prevention and c...

Including Health with Your Vacation Plans

Many of us lose sight of our goals while traveling. Losing weight and being healthy is already a complicated task and traveling can make it even more difficult. Lack of regular exercise, an abundance...

Keep Yourself Hydrated This Summer: Tips, Trends, and Myths

Water remains one of the most essential nutrients for the body, yet hydration continues to be one of the most misunderstood areas of nutrition. Social media trends, influencer-driven "hydration hacks,...

Your Complete 5k Seattle Sutton’s Training Guide

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating is sponsoring the Seattle Sutton's RunSRC 5k through the Starved Rock Country Marathon. It is a great opportunity for people to challenge their endurance, stamina, and...

Fuel for the Future: Our Focus on Sustainability and Nutrition

Every March we celebrate National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign has been celebrated for 50 years to promote healthy eating and physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the...

Are You Getting Enough of the "Sunshine" Vitamin?

It is the time of year when we have been staying inside and not getting our daily sunshine. This lack of sunshine can affect how we feel, the activities we participate in, and other habits that contri...

Our Take on the 2023 Health Trends

We asked each of our health and culinary experts what their opinions are of the 2023 Top Health Trends. Each year brings a new list of health trends sure to fill up social media and google searches, h...

Make It a Healthy 2023

As we look forward to 2023 and say goodbye to 2022, we tend to start thinking of things we would like to achieve or habits we would like to change to make the upcoming year better. We all have heard...

Getting More Energy From Your Diet

Energy is something most of us want more of and we often seek it in form of caffeine or sugar as a quick fix, but that only last for so long before crashing. Sometimes we all need extra energy to tack...

The Power of Positive Thinking

You are either one type of person or the other in life. An optimist or pessimist. Do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? Turns out, your answer can have a great impact on your health and mor...

Spring Cleaning: 7 Things in Your Kitchen to Throw Out Right NOW

Spring is a time for renewal and new beginnings. A lot of us use the springtime to get rid of the old and welcome the new, whether that is through spring cleaning, healthier habits, or something else....

Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Diet

Oftentimes, when we hear about a new diet or new supplement in the media, we also hear the warning, “ask your doctor before starting.” This is for good reason! Of course, we know that cert...

Healthy Valentine's Day Treats

Valentine’s Day is almost here! If you or your sweetheart are focused on improving health and wellness, you may not be drawn to traditional heart-shaped candies, boxed chocolates, or indulgen...

9 Things to Avoid in 2022 for Good Health

Many people have good intentions with their New Year’s Resolutions. The most popular New Year’s resolutions of 2021were to lose weight (48%), exercise more and improve fitness (50%), improve diet (39%...

Eat This Not That During the Holidays

Ah, the holidays, aka "cookie season!" A time of wonderful food, sweets and indulgences. Weeks of consuming high sugar, refined cookies and snacks can leave you feeling drained, sluggish, and unmotiva...

Is Sugar Bad for You?

A lot of people are wondering now “Is sugar bad for you?” We have moved from fat being the item we all obsess over on the food label to now focusing on sugar. The answer isn’t an all...

Learn to Love Your Body

Feeling good about your body is an important part of overall health. When you feel more comfortable in your own skin, you are more likely to move your body, enjoy social activities, wear clothes you l...