Kitchen

[Havarti]

Just wondering if anyone has tried Seattle Sutton's food and what your thoughts are about the food and the program.

Thanks in advance for any honest feedback.

[wismiss]

I was on Seattle Sutton about seven years ago for about 6 months. Of all the provided diet food plans, this was the best quality, freshest, and most nutritious. Low fat, low calorie, and if needed low sodium and no sugar with limited carbs for people with diabetes. I have been on Weight Watchers, bought nutri-system, used meal replacement shakes, and other diet plans over the years and this is the best.

Because some of the food is made at the local level, you don't have dried, frozen, or any of that kind of food. That is why you have to pick it up twice a week. If you are a picky eater, you may not like some of the meals. Look at the site and they will have the weekly meals posted.

I didn't like the meal with humus, so I made my own meal as a substitute. I ordered the bigger meal at first and found it was too much food. If you order the smaller offering, then you have room for your own additional fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, or other snack food.

You will need lots of room in your refrigerator. Each and every meal is in at least one disposable container and sometimes two. Not very environmentally friendly. I quit because of the cost but if I had the money, that is the plan I would buy.

Good luck with your decision.

[Havarti]

Thanks for your good feedback. I heard that the food was very bland and that many things repeat multiple times in a week - like pasta (different shapes but still pasta) and salads. I also heard it is heavy on starchy foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, breads, et. Also that it is seriously overpriced for what you get. Would you say this is true.

[wismiss]

Havarti: I just visited seattlesuttondotcom and looked at the menus and the price. Wow, the price has really gone up and the menu has changed quite a bit. So, I can't comment on the blandness part of your inquiry. I would suggest you just go to their site and see what they offer and if you would like it. You can always add your own spices at home. They offer a 1200 calorie, 1500 calorie, and vegetarian menus. I ordered the 1500 and it was too much. I ordered the 1200 and then could have an apple or something for an evening snack, or I would save something from the meal to eat later.

[Suhse]

I am an RD and, I would strongly suggest, if you can afford those types of prices, why not ask your Dr. For a referral to a Diettian or Nutrionist. Some insurances will cover all or part of a referral based visit(s), and even if they don't, the expense might be very worthwhile A professional will discuss your overall health, consider any chronic conditions, or specific health issues you have. They'll discuss what your goals are, and help you set up reasonable, safe ways of achieving them, and help you make modifications if your goals are unrealistic. They'll help you set up a lifelong foundation for a healthy diet/lifestyle, and not just loosing weight. They'll also work with you to learn to eat healthy, well balanced meals, based on your individual tastes ( what's the point of piling cauliflower on your plate, if it genuinely gags you?) Eating sprouts and seeds if you dislike them, or trying to force yourself to accept, you must eliminate bread, forever, is simply not true, and it sets you up for diet failure and being discouraged, once again. Learning a real understanding of healthy nutrition, how to shop for it, how to cook, how to incorporate moderation and balance in your diet, may be more work at first, it also gives you a lifetime of skill sets, and the confidence to know, You are a healthy eater, and if once in awhile you want to try a deep fried snickers bar, or chow down on curly fries;,weeeelll. Now and again a wild treat is just that. You'll be back on track tomorrow!

[Havarti]

Wismiss: Thanks so much for all of your helpful information. The menus on their site for the 1,200 calorie plan do seem to me to be heavily pasta and starch oriented. Also, there is no red meat, which I enjoy in moderation. It also seems like too much food for me in a day and it is very expensive for a retired person on a shrunken income.

SUHSE39: Thanks to you for your great idea. One of my concerns about any of these programs is that you might see change while eating their food, but once you stop…then what…you go back to what you were doing and the problem continues. I think your idea is the perfect solution. It will teach me how to make wise adjustments for the rest of my life and still allow for the flexibility to be human without feeling like I failed.

Many thanks. You have both helped me more than you know!

[sfnative]

On 1/16/2015 SUHSE39 said: I am an RD and, I would strongly suggest, if you can afford those types of prices, why not ask your Dr. For a referral to a Diettian or Nutrionist. Some insurances will cover all or part of a referral based visit(s), and even if they don't, the expense might be very worthwhile A professional will discuss your overall health, consider any chronic conditions, or specific health issues you have. They'll discuss what your goals are, and help you set up reasonable, safe ways of achieving them, and help you make modifications if your goals are unrealistic. They'll help you set up a lifelong foundation for a healthy diet/lifestyle, and not just loosing weight. They'll also work with you to learn to eat healthy, well balanced meals, based on your individual tastes ( what's the point of piling cauliflower on your plate, if it genuinely gags you?) Eating sprouts and seeds if you dislike them, or trying to force yourself to accept, you must eliminate bread, forever, is simply not true, and it sets you up for diet failure and being discouraged, once again. Learning a real understanding of healthy nutrition, how to shop for it, how to cook, how to incorporate moderation and balance in your diet, may be more work at first, it also gives you a lifetime of skill sets, and the confidence to know, You are a healthy eater, and if once in awhile you want to try a deep fried snickers bar, or chow down on curly fries;,weeeelll. Now and again a wild treat is just that. You'll be back on track tomorrow!

This will be a little O/T. I'm glad you responded.

About 3 months ago, I asked my pretty savvy internist for a referral to an RD because I had just moved into Stage III kidney failure and wanted to make sure my food plan was where it should be. (I had already done some internet searching and got back into my pathophysiology books almost a year ago and made up a list of foods to avoid.) My internist basically told me not to worry about it. My nephrologist is no better. I'm just about at the point where I'm going to drive over to Providence Hospital and ask at the Information Desk where I can find the RDs in the hospital, because I don't know what else to do at this point.