by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Dec 14, 2023 | Cooking Tips
5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain. I had a reader ask me a couple of days ago about what she can do during the special holiday meals to help prevent weight gain. Of course, she's not unlike most of us who don't want to be rude when invited to friends and family...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 13, 2023 | Cooking Tips, Food Allergies and Special Diets, Nutrition and Health
Looking to go vegan, vegetarian, or just increase your intake of plant-based foods? Great news… you have tons of options to get you started on making a veggie burger from scratch. Start by exploring the shelves of your grocery store's freezer section. You'll...
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 | 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 | Jun 27, 2022 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
Do you wish you could replicate some of the fun meals you have enjoyed at restaurants? Eating dinner at home does not have to be boring. Meals that taste great and are fun to eat need not become a long and complicated project. You also don't have to spend a lot of...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jun 24, 2022 | Cooking Tips, Nutrition and Health
When you think of your favorite meals, you probably immediately associate these comfort foods with weight gain. It is true that if you eat traditionally hearty, stick-to-your-rib types of meals prepared in the way that one would expect them to be made, you will be...
