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 | Oct 11, 2021 | Education Materials
I recently released my UPDATED “Meal Planning for Kids” curriculum, which teaches kids Healthy eating on a Budget. In this curriculum, children Pre-K through 12th grade learn foundational nutrition science while having fun. I chose to create “Meal...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jul 5, 2021 | Nutrition and Health
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is also considered to be a hormone. This vitamin/hormone is one of many that can be difficult to get through the diet. The good news is that it can be synthesized by your skin when you are exposed to high quality sunlight. If...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jan 7, 2021 | 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 | Mar 30, 2020 | 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. (This post contains affiliate links). If you're wondering what a pulse is, and you are also...
