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Low Carb Diets Tied to Earlier Death

Eating a low carb diet has been a fad for several years now, but we here at Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating have never caved to fads or the latest trends. No, we have always followed what health and m...
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5 Substitutes for the Salt Lover

The American diet is notorious for having way too much salt, or sodium, in it and rightfully so. The human body only needs about 200 milligrams of sodium, or about 0.5 gram of salt, each day to functi...
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motherhood

Healthy Foods for Breastfeeding Moms

August is National Breastfeeding Month and what a perfect time to discuss healthy foods for breastfeeding moms. Postpartum is such a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it is also a trying time too...
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motherhood

Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

Mornings are a busy time of day, rushing to and from, and trying to get there on time! Add in breakfast and it seems overwhelming to get it all done. You already know breakfast is the most important...
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diabetes

Diabetes May Up Cancer Risk in Women

Diabetes is a global health crisis – reaching far and wide, and impacting nearly every country around the world. In fact, in 2015 more than 400 million people had diabetes. That does not take into th...
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health and wellness

4 Health Benefits of Beans and Legumes

Legumes are a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils. They are truly among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. And did you know that “Eat Beans Day” is officially on...
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health and wellness

What Are Smart Carbs?

Our bodies need carbohydrates to survive, as it is the body’s preferred energy source. Many people believe that carbohydrates only come in the form of bread, pasta and cereals, but that certainly isn’...
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Heart Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga -- it is more than a stretch! We have been hearing about the health benefits of yoga for decades now. But what exactly are they and how are they achieved?Research has shown us that yoga directly...
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Best Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Protein Sources

With all the buzz about protein, you might think Americans were at risk for not eating enough. But in reality, most of us eat more protein than we need. The latest statistics estimate that Americans c...
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health and wellness

WHO Targets Trans Fats

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it is targeting trans fats and making it a priority to eliminate it from the world’s food supply by 2023.This effort is being implement...
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health and wellness

Calorie Counts FINALLY Adopted

After years and years of delays, finally, calorie counts will be on menus across the country and in turn, make us a healthier nation. It may also in turn save us millions of dollars on preventative he...
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health and wellness

4 Gadgets to Help You Eat Healthier

Oftentimes it’s not a matter of eating healthy and exercising that keeps people from losing weight and getting healthy. Sometimes, people don’t know where to start. Gadgets, gizmos, and technology can...
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Best Foods for Clear Skin

Skin care is important from the outside, but even more important from the inside. Certain foods and lifestyle activities can help promote clear skin, as well as counteract the negative effects aging h...
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