by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 20, 2026 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
Why Are Kids Picky Eaters? While training to become a Registered Dietitian, I learned all the “tricks” to deal with a picky eater. OR SO I THOUGHT! I was basically under the impression that picky eating was the result of poor parenting. HAAA! This is so...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Sep 1, 2025 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
This was a previously published article from 2018 with information on artificial additives that have been shown to have adverse effects on the nervous systems of sensitive individuals. MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups,...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 9, 2025 | Food Allergies and Special Diets, Nutrition and Health
Your Superfoods that are truly healthy There is a lot of hype these days over the idea of Superfoods. So, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss some of the foods. But first a definition. A Superfood is defined as “a nutrient-rich food especially...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 16, 2025 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
What's in Your TV Dinner? I used to LOVE Banquet TV dinners, especially the ones with Salisbury Steak and mashed potatoes. As a single person, they were my go to when I felt like having a hearty meal but didn't want to cook. I especially loved them because they were...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 24, 2024 | Food Allergies and Special Diets, Getting Kids Moving, Nutrition and Health
How to Manage Childhood Diabetes Diabetes is an inherited or acquired chronic disease pertaining to the inability of the body to metabolize carbohydrates. There are two main types of Diabetes: Type 1, known as insulin-dependent Diabetes, and Type 2, also known as...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 17, 2024 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
Control your Sugar Level: The Best Bread for People with Diabetes Eating balanced and organic food is one of the best ways to keep your diabetes in control naturally. If you are new to diabetes, people might advise you against having bread because bread is high in...
