by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Sep 3, 2023 | Nutrition and Health
Foods that Reduce Stress When you’re stressed out, the foods you’re turning to are highly likely to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods. For example, big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and white breads and grains, even excessive alcohol. It's true that when you...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 30, 2023 | Education Materials
Fighting Fatigue: Finding Time for Self-Care While Raising a Child with Disabilities As a parent of a child with disabilities, your “normal” isn't like everyone else's. You may be constantly on the go, juggling doctors’ appointments, therapies, school...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 7, 2023 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
In the previous post, Diet and ADHD in children, Part 1, I focused on Making sure your child is getting his or her basic nutritional needs met. Today I'm going to focus on how to avoid (or minimize) the food additives that are detrimental to his or her health. Since...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 7, 2023 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
ADHD and Diet in Children – Part 1. This post may contain affiliate links. My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Kindergarten. I was a Registered Dietitian back then and had been since 2000. However, I admit all I was thinking about back then was keeping his diet...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 31, 2023 | Nutrition and Health
It is much less common for kids living in developed countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe to be deficient in protein. But it is a risk that should be taken seriously, especially if you have a picky eater in your house. Knowing why protein...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 17, 2023 | Education Materials
Healthy and Eco-Friendly Ways to Feed Your Family Food intake and environmental sustainability are connected. According to the Global Nutrition Report, a quarter of all deaths are associated with poor diets that prioritize red and processed meat as well as sugary...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 10, 2023 | Education Materials
Staying Organized as a Foster Parent of a Child with Special Needs There’s no denying that foster parenting is a rewarding experience, but it also comes with challenges, especially when you’re raising a child with special needs. Among other things, taking care of a...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 13, 2023 | Cooking Tips, Food Allergies and Special Diets, Nutrition and Health
Looking to go vegan, vegetarian, or just increase your intake of plant-based foods? Great news… you have tons of options to get you started on making a veggie burger from scratch. Start by exploring the shelves of your grocery store's freezer section. You'll...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 18, 2023 | Education Materials
How To Motivate Yourself to Cook More at Home With many restaurants now reopened, more people are dining out again. For example, a recent survey by Popmenu on US consumers found that 30% of all consumers spend an average of $180 per week on restaurant food, mainly for...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 7, 2023 | Holidays and Special Events
Are Passover and Easter Related? Based on a quick internet search I did last week, many people ask the question, “Are Passover and Easter Related?” My answer is a resounding, “Yes!” In the sense of referring to Easter as Celebration Sunday or...
