by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog Posts, Cooking Tips, Customizable Meal Plans, Nutrition and Health
We all have those days when our energy levels dip, and we find ourselves reaching for that extra cup of coffee or sugary snack to get through the day. But what if there were healthier, more sustainable ways to keep your energy levels up? The good news is, there are!...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 24, 2024 | Cooking Tips, Customizable Meal Plans, Education Materials, Food Allergies and Special Diets, Homeschooling, Nutrition and Health
In the bustling kitchen of a homeschooling family, amidst the flurry of flour, the sizzle of the stove, and the laughter of children, something magical happens. Cooking becomes more than just a means of sustenance; it becomes a gateway to learning, creativity, and...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog Posts, Nutrition and Health
Parenting is a complex and challenging role that demands much from you emotionally and psychologically. Anxiety can seep from your day-to-day interactions into your children's experiences, affecting their emotional well-being. Recognizing and managing your anxiety is...
by Kathryn White | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog Posts, Education Materials, Nutrition and Health
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by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 6, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
In 2016, The United Nations declared Pulses as Superfoods. Four years later, they are still as healthy as ever. And they are also delicious, inexpensive, and easy to cook with. If you're wondering what a pulse is, and you are also wondering what constitutes a...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 20, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Fatty Foods Can Be Healthy I have good news for you. Fatty foods can be healthy. Notice I said “can.” The fact that fatty foods can be healthy doesn’t mean that doughnuts or deep-fried Twinkies have suddenly become health foods. Not at all! What it does mean is that...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 8, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
There is a lack of understanding as to how food pantry's function, as well as misconceptions about who uses and is eligible for food emergency assistance. The federal food emergency assistance program (TEFAP) that was established in 1983 helps to ensure that surplus...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 5, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Food Bank vs. Food Pantry What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry? A food bank is the main source of incoming food distributed to qualifying participants of TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program). A food bank is a non-profit organization...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 2, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Feed Your Family with Help from a Food Pantry Introduction to Food Pantry Access in the US Are you feeling the financial pinch of our shifting economy? Has your employment or income status changed? Do you worry about rising grocery prices and wonder how you'll...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 24, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
What is the importance of potassium? Potassium levels are closely connected with heart health. According to WebMD: “Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also...
