by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 17, 2023 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
There are three (3) types of fats and oils. But what is the difference, and are some all “bad” and some all “good?” Not really. It’s all about balance. The word “fat” is a general term, the scientific term being...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 7, 2023 | Nutrition and Health
Of all of the superfoods, blueberries are one of my favorites. And living in Oregon, we sure do get plenty of them. But what exactly makes blueberries superfoods? And what are some of the ways you can eat them? Here are at least 5 reasons blueberries are superfoods....
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Oct 23, 2022 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
The holidays have looked a lot different the past couple of years. The great news is that holiday parties, school concerts, family gatherings, shopping, and vacations are starting to pick up, though with some restrictions remaining for many of us. This probably means...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 12, 2022 | Nutrition and Health
Common Food Hang-ups and How They Halt Our Weight Loss Progress Let’s cover some common food hang-ups that you may have learned from family and friends. Most everyone has these – eating is simply a part of human connection and culture. We must eat if we want to...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 8, 2022 | Nutrition and Health
Food Hang-ups…Why Diets Don’t Work When you’re on a healthy eating trend, do you call it a “diet?” Studies show that “diets” don’t work for the long term. Why? Because they look and feel like a temporary change. Our food hang-ups that we hold in the back of our minds...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 4, 2022 | Getting Kids Moving, Nutrition and Health
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Exercise Plan Year-Round Plan the length of your exercise routine based on what the weather is doing. Running long distances for hours on end is great if the outdoor temperature remains mild. But in extreme weather, or in very...
