by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 30, 2023 | Homeschooling
You may have already thought about the fact that your children aren't the only ones who are learning during your homeschool journey. However, I still thought it might be helpful and encouraging to discuss some of the ways that I'm being homeschooled. As a result,...
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 | Feb 28, 2023 | Biblical-Anomalies, Education Materials
Giants in the Bible – A Biblical Anomaly? An anomaly is an irregular or unusual event, occurrence, or characteristic. In the Bible, many apparent anomalies exist. For example, the term “Giant” or “Nephilim” appears throughout the Old...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 21, 2023 | Education Materials
Black Pioneers in Food Science and Technology As teachers and homeschool moms, we strive to provide our students with inspiring role models in all disciplines of study. One area that both educators and students often overlook is Food Science and Technology – an...
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 | Aug 10, 2022 | Education Materials
A diet low in FODMAPs may improve your IBS Did you know that one in seven adults suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Common IBS symptoms include: Lower abdominal pain Constipation Diarrhea Bloating Altered bowel movement (constipation and/or diarrhea) GI...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 15, 2022 | Education Materials
How to Stop Letting Our Food Hang-ups Win: Common Scenarios So now we know what are the common food hang-ups and rituals that people tend to have. We also know that when we stay stubbornly stuck in these behaviors, we’re less likely to reach our weight loss and...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 15, 2022 | Creation Education Resources
Did Dinosaurs and Humans Coexist? (Post contains affiliate links). In continuation of my previous article on “When Did Dinosaurs Live,” I’m going to provide you with a few examples of what kinds of artifacts have been discovered throughout the world. Note that this is...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 14, 2022 | Education Materials
There are a few things my son has a tough time with. However, his disinterest and outright disgust with listening to music has been the most baffling. His aversion to music of any kind has been a mystery over the years. One example sticks out in my memory. When he was...
