by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 7, 2023 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
In the previous post, Diet and ADHD in children, Part 1, I focused on Making sure your child is getting his or her basic nutritional needs met. Today I'm going to focus on how to avoid (or minimize) the food additives that are detrimental to his or her health. Since...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Aug 7, 2023 | Food Allergies and Special Diets
ADHD and Diet in Children – Part 1. This post may contain affiliate links. My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Kindergarten. I was a Registered Dietitian back then and had been since 2000. However, I admit all I was thinking about back then was keeping his diet...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 31, 2023 | Nutrition and Health
It is much less common for kids living in developed countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe to be deficient in protein. But it is a risk that should be taken seriously, especially if you have a picky eater in your house. Knowing why protein...
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....
