by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 19, 2022 | Nutrition and Health
There are so many awesome reasons for eating more vegetables, I hardly know where to start! And there are a great many healthy vegetables to choose from. Everyone should be able to find some they like. Below are 6 reasons you need more vegetables in your diet. I do...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 11, 2022 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
5 Grill Hacks to Lose Weight this Summer Now that the mandates have eased in most states, many of us are more excited than ever to get out more. But with warmer weather, that also means shorts and tank tops. Unfortunately, this reminds us that we aren't in as good of...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 9, 2022 | Education Materials
Are You Ready for a Change? Many people, especially women, wonder why it is so darn difficult to lose weight. On the surface, the answer seems so straightforward. You know the “answer” right? It's because you don't “control” your calorie...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 16, 2022 | Holidays and Special Events
In honor of Mother's Day and to give you some ideas for the new mom (and not so new mom as well), I put together 25 gifts a new mom will love. Most of these links will bring you to a page with lots of choices. I have included a few specific recommendations as...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Apr 5, 2022 | Creation and Bible Education Resources
Were Dragons Ever Real? If aliens were to have a cool pirate map of our solar system, Planet Earth would have a note next to it that read “HERE BE DRAGONS”. All around the world, every continent, culture, and tribe have dragon stories! Thanks to popular books and...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 16, 2022 | Holidays and Special Events
WHO WAS SAINT PATRICK? As a protestant, I'm ashamed to say that I have never heard about St. Patrick in church. Maybe somewhere he was discussed, however, I don't remember learning about him in church in the 30+ years I've been a Christian. I researched him on my own...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Dec 16, 2021 | 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 | Dec 15, 2021 | 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 | Dec 8, 2021 | Holidays and Special Events, Homeschooling and Lifeschooling
DRAWING HAS ENDED Enter the Christmas Blessings Drawing Below. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 to enter. Void where prohibited by law. **Open to US/Canada residents only.** This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or associated by Facebook, Instagram,...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Dec 2, 2021 | Getting Kids Moving, Homeschooling and Lifeschooling, Nutrition and Health
9 Educational camping ideas for kids Going on a camping trip with kids is always interesting, right? Children love to play and have fun in nature but how about you change the game and plan an educational trip to the outdoors? Camping should be fun but if you also...
