Blog - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating

GUEST BLOG |The Dietitian's Guide to Eating Well When You're Busy, Burned Out, or Overwhelmed

We're excited to welcome registered dietitian Alyssa Smolen, MS, RDN, CDN, as a featured guest blogger. Alyssa brings a fresh, practical perspective on healthy living, combining hands-on experience wi...

High Blood Pressure in Kids: A Family Approach That Starts at Home

High blood pressure is often thought of as an "adult problem," something that develops later in life after years of stress and aging. But that's no longer the case. Today, high blood pressure is showi...

How When You Eat Impacts Blood Sugar

When it comes to managing blood sugar, most people focus on what they eat and how much they eat. But there's another important piece that often gets overlooked: when you eat. Emerging research in chro...

Trending in Nutrition: What's Worth your Time and What's Not

In today's fast-moving nutrition world, new trends seem to appear almost daily, each promising better health, faster results, or the "next miracle" solution. From restrictive diets to viral supplement...

Colon Cancer Prevention and Tips for Survivors: Advice from our Dietitians

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and rates are rising, especially among younger adults. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices can make a big difference in pre...

The Real Cost of Healthy Eating

As a dietitian, one of the most common things I hear is: "Healthy eating is too expensive." I understand where that belief comes from. According to Bank of America Institute, nearly a quarter of all h...

The FODMAP Diet: What You Need to Know

The term "FODMAP" stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. These are types of carbohydrates, more specifically short-chain carbohydrates, that are poorly a...

Jelly Roll's 275-Pound Weight Loss: A Powerful Heart Health Story

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we've seen thousands of life-changing transformations since 1985. But this year, one story has our entire team of dietitians and chefs cheering: the incredible stor...

Fueling Your Recovery: Benefits of Prepared Meals During Physical Therapy

For more than 15 years, I've worked with many people navigating physical therapy. As a Registered Dietitian, I often tell my clients about how nutrition is key in the healing process. This is somethin...

Clearing Up the Confusion Around the New Dietary Guidelines

Every time the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated, there is renewed interest in what, if anything, has changed. With the most recent update, much of the public conversation has been driven b...

Why Food Packaging Matters: Understanding Plastics, Health, and Safer Choices

As awareness grows around plastics, chemical exposure, and long-term health, many customers want to better understand the containers their food comes in. This blog addresses the most common questions...

How to Stick To Your New Year's Resolutions in 2026

Most of us start the New Year with the best intentions and many of us start with the same resolutions year after year. Weight loss, eating better, exercising more, managing stress. The motivation feel...

2026 Food and Nutrition Trends to Watch

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we stay ahead of nutrition trends so you can make simple, sustainable food choices. After attending the year's biggest food and nutrition conference, here's what we...

Exclusive Recipes from Chef Marcus and Our Dietitians

At Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, we believe that nutritious food should also be exciting, flavorful, and fun. We're thrilled to share a special collection of recipes created by Executive Chef Marcu...

The Gift of Wellness: Healthy Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Want to give the gift of good health but not sure what to buy? We all have those hard-to-shop for individuals on our list. Instead of falling back on big boxes of chocolates, high-sodium gift baskets,...

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 overlooked as a reason for their high blood sugars. Beverag...

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...