by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jun 15, 2022 | 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 | 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 19, 2022 | Nutrition and Health
There are so many awesome reasons for eating more vegetables, I hardly know where to start! And there are a great many healthy vegetables to choose from. Everyone should be able to find some they like. Below are 6 reasons you need more vegetables in your diet. I do...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Dec 16, 2021 | 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 | Dec 15, 2021 | 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...
