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 | 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 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 | Jun 7, 2022 | Nutrition and Health
Of course, there are lots of reasons for eating more fruit. However, to keep it simple, Here are 6 reasons you need more fruit in your diet. All fruits are high in potassium which is an important mineral for fluid balance in your body. All fruits are good sources of...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | May 22, 2021 | Homeschooling
Does your child hate school? Mine does. Part of the reason for this is that he has a rough time with the writing process. He also has had an extremely difficult time learning his math facts, and spelling is a nightmare. We have tried so many things! Some have worked,...