by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 1, 2025 | Nutrition and Health
The 3 benefits of the Color of Vegetables discussed here expand to much more. However, to simplify, let's categorize the benefits of the color of vegetables into three broad categories: (post contains affiliate links) 1) Minerals 2) Vitamins 3) Phytonutrients (This...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 17, 2025 | Nutrition and Health
Do you have low magnesium? It is a common condition but shows up more readily in certain populations. Read on to see if you are at risk for low magnesium and what you can do about it. What Can Cause Low Magnesium: While this deficiency can happen to anyone. There are...
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...
