by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog Posts, Nutrition and Health
Whether it’s that first cup in the morning or the afternoon pick-me-up, coffee is more than just a delicious ritual. Studies show that coffee does pack some legitimate health benefits, thanks to its rich blend of antioxidants, nutrients, and that beloved caffeine...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog Posts, Creation Education Resources, Getting Kids Moving, Homeschooling, Nutrition and Health
Homeschooling Nature Walks that will Bring the Family Closer and Glorify God Introduction: A Path to Spiritual and Familial Connection Imagine your family stepping out the door, greeted by the crisp morning air, the sun's gentle rays filtering through the trees, and...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog Posts, Getting Kids Moving, Homeschooling, Nutrition and Health
The Ultimate Guide to Family-Bonding Through Home Upgrades In a world where family time often competes with screen time, what better way to strengthen family ties than engaging in home improvement activities? In this guide, I’ll share several thrilling home projects...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 20, 2024 | Cooking Tips, Holidays and Special Events, Homeschooling
I knew that by naming my new fall product, “Halloween Math and Food Science,” I'd be getting controversial because of the word “Halloween.” However, let me just say up front, this is not truly a “Halloween” project in the sense of...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog Posts, Nutrition and Health
12 Reasons Why Mangosteen May Be a Super Fruit I’ve recently become familiar with a fruit many have probably never heard of before. So, I did a little research. According to Wikipedia, “Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), also known as the purple mangosteen,[2] is a...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog Posts, Food Allergies and Special Diets, Nutrition and Health
FDA Approved Weight Loss Medications – Do They Work? The latest numbers show that 73 percent of adults in the U.S. are experiencing overweight or obesity and almost half are trying to lose weight (1,2). Losing weight and keeping it off are no easy tasks. Making...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 1, 2024 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
Okay, so, let's get real. No matter how healthy we want to eat, no matter how much we want our kids to eat the perfect diet, no matter how much we want to avoid processed food, real life exhausts us sometimes. Even the natural born chefs among us don't always feel...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 1, 2024 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
What attracts kids to Fast Food? I recently received an email from a subscriber. She wanted advice regarding her 17-year-old son. Her son was raised on a healthy diet since birth, but now only wants to eat at fast food restaurants. This is a concern that I believe...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Sep 29, 2024 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
I have a picky son who absolutely loves Alfredo Sauce. But traditional Alfredo Sauce is through the roof with fat, saturated fat, and calories. Since he eats so much cheese, I've been concerned about his heart health. Children today are so much less active than they...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog Posts, Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
Who doesn't love a heaping plate of piping hot chicken parmesan oozing with melted cheese and tongue tickling tomato sauce? Chicken parmesan or parmigiana as it is formerly known due to the essential addition of Parmesan cheese is a foodie favorite for sure. However,...