by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jan 10, 2025 | Cooking Tips
People have been asking me what they should be feeding their kids who have ADHD. One of the major things you want to try to achieve is a balanced diet. What I mean by this is, regular meals and healthy snacks, sufficient protein, calcium and iron, and as natural as...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 4, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Not only is dark chocolate a tasty treat, but it is a nutritional powerhouse. The benefits of dark chocolate are becoming well known, but just in case you haven't heard the good news or would like a reminder. Here is a quick summary. Benefits of Dark Chocolate First,...
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 | Apr 6, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
In 2016, The United Nations declared Pulses as Superfoods. Four years later, they are still as healthy as ever. And they are also delicious, inexpensive, and easy to cook with. If you're wondering what a pulse is, and you are also wondering what constitutes a...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 24, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
What is the importance of potassium? Potassium levels are closely connected with heart health. According to WebMD: “Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also...