by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 1, 2025 | Nutrition and Health
The 3 benefits of the Color of Vegetables discussed here expand to much more. However, to simplify, let's categorize the benefits of the color of vegetables into three broad categories: (post contains affiliate links) 1) Minerals 2) Vitamins 3) Phytonutrients (This...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jan 10, 2025 | Cooking Tips
People have been asking me what they should be feeding their kids who have ADHD. One of the major things you want to try to achieve is a balanced diet. What I mean by this is, regular meals and healthy snacks, sufficient protein, calcium and iron, and as natural as...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Sep 29, 2024 | 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 | Apr 6, 2024 | 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. If you're wondering what a pulse is, and you are also wondering what constitutes a...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Nov 14, 2023 | Holidays and Special Events
Let me first explain what I mean when I say, “Healthy Christmas Recipes for Kids.” I know that some of you will look at the ingredient list and your first thought will be, “All of that butter! That's way too much fat to be healthy.” Others...
