by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 24, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
What is the importance of potassium? Potassium levels are closely connected with heart health. According to WebMD: “Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jan 23, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Why a Zinc Deficiency May be Contributing to Your Child's Pickiness There are SO MANY THINGS that can be causing your child's picky eating behavior. From sensory/tactile issues, to food allergies and intolerances, the cause and cure can seem impossible to figure out....
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...
