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 | 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 | 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. 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 balanced. This included ensuring he...
