Blog - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating

Best Beverage Choices For Diabetes

Even if you eat a perfect type 2 diabetes diet, what you drink can wreak havoc on your diabetes management. Oftentimes, what people drink is an overlooked as a reason for their high blood sugars. Beve...

A Healthier Holiday Charcuterie Board

The holidays are my favorite time of year; cozy sweaters, sparkling lights, laughter that fills the house, and of course, good food. Every year I get requests from my family to bring a charcuterie boa...

The Gluten Free Diet - Is it Healthy?

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, one of the most common questions I hear is: Should I go gluten-free? The answer depends entirely on your individual health needs. For people with celiac disease...

Bee Well: Sweet Secrets of Honey and the Healing Power of the Hive

For over 10,000 years, humans have shared a deep connection with honeybees - not just as pollinators, but as healers, symbols, and sacred beings. As a beekeeper for over ten years, I've spent countles...

Smart Snacking: Dietitian-Approved Tips and Adjusting Your Calorie Level

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we know that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about eating balanced meals, it's also about making smart choices between meals. Whether you're managing your wei...

Are Eggs Bad for Cholesterol? New Research Says It’s Time to Rethink the Myth

For years, eggs have lived in dietary limbo. Some hailed them as a superfood packed with protein and essential nutrients. Others warned against their high cholesterol content and potential impact on h...

Convenience Without Compromise: Escaping the Ultra-Processed Trap

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report reveals that ultra-processed foods make up a staggering 55% of Americans; total caloric intake across all ages (1 year and older). Childre...

Why “Slow” Weight Loss Might Be Exactly What You Need

If you've ever stared at the scale wondering why it's not moving faster despite your best effort, you're not alone. It's easy to feel discouraged when progress feels slow, especially when you're eatin...

Real Nutrition. Real Results. How Seattle Sutton’s Meals Stack Up

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we believe food should do more than fill your plate: it should support your health goals, fit your lifestyle, and give you peace of mind. Many of our customers come...

Dealing with Cravings: A Practical Guide from Seattle Sutton’s Dietitians

Food cravings are something we all experience. Whether it's a sudden urge for something sweet after dinner or the irresistible pull of salty snacks during a stressful day, cravings can feel powerful a...

July Bingo Wellness Challenge (for Anytime!)

Building healthier habits doesn't need to be as complicated as it may seem. Truthfully, the most effective changes begin with simple actions practiced consistently over time. As a Seattle Sutton's Hea...

Summers Top Foods for Better Health

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we know that food is more than fuel; it's your body's best defense against disease, inflammation, and fatigue. And the best part? Eating well doesn't mean sacrifici...

Calories and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

When it comes to losing weight, there's one question I get asked all the time: "How many calories do I need to lose weight?" As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, my answer is always personalized, b...

Menopause and Manopause: Myths, Facts and the Power of Food

As May comes to a close and June begins, it's the perfect time to focus on whole-body wellness for everyone. May is Women's Health Month, and June is Men's Health Month. These observances remind us ho...

Not All Ingredients Are Created Equal: What To Avoid and Why

Last week, we covered how some scary-sounding ingredients can actually be very safe and even nutritious. Like most things in life, you can't generalize things into a neat and easy category of good and...

Scary Sounding but Super Healthy: Ingredients You Can’t Pronounce

Ever looked at a food's ingredient list and thought, "What is this?!" You're not alone. With the rise of clean eating and focus on reading ingredients, we've become hyper-aware of what's in our food a...

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...