Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

She’s sitting across the table, scrolling through questions saved in her phone, notes she’s collected over weeks, maybe months. Is intermittent fasting a good idea for me? Should I aim for 40 grams of protein in the morning? I mix potato starch, collagen, greens...
The Energy Equation: 3 Common Nutrition Myths in Youth Sports

The Energy Equation: 3 Common Nutrition Myths in Youth Sports

Got a youth athlete? Then you know how challenging it can be to help them fuel well. From hectic schedules and picky eating tendencies to constant misinformation about what’s “healthy,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—and you’re not alone. At McDaniel Nutrition Therapy,...
A Practical Guide to Heart Health Labs

A Practical Guide to Heart Health Labs

February is Heart Health Month, and at McDaniel Nutrition Therapy, it’s one we return to with intention each year. You’ll often hear that up to 80% of chronic disease, including heart disease, can be prevented or improved through lifestyle choices: how we eat, move,...
Fiber: The Foundation of Gut Health, Heart Health, and Longevity

Fiber: The Foundation of Gut Health, Heart Health, and Longevity

When people think about nutrition trends, protein is likely still in the limelight. But quietly, and importantly, fiber is making a comeback. And our team loves it!  Consumer research shows that fiber is now one of the top nutrients people are intentionally...
When GLP-1 Weight Loss Ads Affect More Than Weight

When GLP-1 Weight Loss Ads Affect More Than Weight

If you’ve noticed an uptick in GLP-1 medication ads lately, you’re not imagining it. They’re everywhere…on social media, during TV breaks, and woven into conversations about health, aging, and body change. For some people, these ads land as neutral information.For...