Carrie Dennett

Articles by Carrie Dennett

A close look at the new cholesterol guidelines, plus the role of diet - The Seattle Times

Health August 25, 2026

Ive received so many questions from readers, clients and a few family members about the recently updated guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association on managοΏ½...

New clues about whether genes or environment influence our health more - The Seattle Times

Health July 28, 2026

Ive previously written about how we cant disease-proof ourselves by eating and exercising perfectly. One, perfect is subjective, and two, many other factors contribute to health. Genetics is one factοΏ½...

Your questions answered on vitamin D, food safety and garden produce - The Seattle Times

Health June 30, 2026

This week, I dip into my email inbox to answer a few warm-season questions to help you stay healthy and safe. Q: I take a vitamin D supplement in the cold months, but in summer, I spend a lot of timοΏ½...

Women’s bodies change across their lifespan. Should their nutrition? - The Seattle Times

Health May 5, 2026

Biologically speaking, the female lifespan is defined by a series of transitions. From the onset of menstruation to the cessation of ovarian function, the female body undergoes continuous physiologicοΏ½...

Thinking of adopting a vegan diet for health in 2026? Read this first - The Seattle Times

Health January 6, 2026

With all the praise for plant-based eating, it’s easy to think that adopting a vegan diet the most plant-based diet of all will guarantee that you eat healthy. But will it? Research shows that plant...

The Lancet takes a nuanced, big-picture look at ultraprocessed food - The Seattle Times

Health December 2, 2025

I feel like every time I write about ultraprocessed foods, I say something like Its a hot topic. Well, thats still true. And a few weeks ago, the scientific journal The Lancet took on the issue in a οΏ½...