In an ideal
world we would eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full, but for most
of us there are many additional reasons why we eat. Many of us start to get
influenced by outside so...
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Just because the holidays are here doesn't mean we have to forgo our healthy eating goals. It is possible to enjoy the holiday and stay on track. We've all heard the advice to not show up to the party...
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At Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, we believe in enjoying
the holidays and celebrating with the comforting foods we all associate with
this time of year. Altering traditional holiday items to make...
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It’s here…cold
and flu season! We all know getting the flu shot is one of the best defenses to
avoid catching the flu, but how else can we boost our immunity?Eating smart,
staying active, getting e...
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Cranberries are a common side dish this time of year with
20% of all the cranberries grown consumed during Thanksgiving week alone.
Rumored to have been served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621, cra...
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Even if you place the healthiest meals in front of your kids
they are only getting the benefits of that healthy meal if they eat it! For most parents getting their children to consume
a healthy diet...
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As a
dietitian, there is one food I get questioned about frequently and that is
potatoes. People are often wondering if potatoes are okay to eat or if they
need to avoid them. Living in the Midwest...
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When thinking about nutrition for our bodies, most people
think about their weight, heart health, and blood sugar…but when is the last
time you thought about your eyes? Between the ages of 65 and 85...
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As you have probably noticed, the amount of products
featuring cauliflower at the grocery store has exploded. You can find rice,
pizza crusts, pasta, tortillas, and even crackers made from cauliflow...
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We’ve come a long way in our understanding of fat in our diets. We’ve move from being afraid of fat to now understanding that there is good fat and bad fat. We know that too much solid fat in the diet...
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Dealing with joint pain can make you dread things you once
enjoyed and make simple things a pain (literally!). Below are 4 things you can
do to help extend the life of your natural joints and improv...
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Oftentimes when people make a commitment to get healthier
they focus solely on the number on the bathroom scale. While losing weight may be an
important factor in improving your health, it is not th...
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Even if you have a perfect diet, what you drink can wreak
havoc on your diabetes management. Beverages can be a hidden source of
calories, carbohydrates, and added sugars. Oftentimes, what people dr...
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Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease, with many
people being unaware they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Weakened
bones and increased fracture risk occurs more often in adults ove...
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In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to
plan and prepare healthy meals for many adults. For older adults trying to
maintain their independence at home, healthy meals can be a challe...
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Getting adjusted to a low sodium diet can leave you feeling
like all your food is flavorless and bland. Sometimes this is a deterrent and
people quickly give up on their healthy eating goals and ret...
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Food labels can be very confusing but we all know how
important they are. Oftentimes people don’t know what to look for to determine
if a product is good for them. I have one very simple trick for r...
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One thing health
experts know for sure is that if you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes,
dropping pounds lowers your blood sugar, improves your health, and helps you
feel better.If you have ex...
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