Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Beyond the Scale: Two Mindsets That May Be Holding You Back
At McDaniel Nutrition Therapy, we work with individuals navigating everything from sports performance and digestive concerns to menopause, chronic disease, and disordered eating. While every client is different, there are two patterns we see repeatedly that can make...
The Truth About Cortisol and Weight Gain in Perimenopause
If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen posts warning women about "high cortisol." According to many wellness influencers, cortisol is responsible for everything from belly fat and cravings to poor sleep, fatigue, and stubborn weight...
Beyond Diet Culture: A Dietitian’s Evolving View of Weight and Health
One of the most human things we do is evolve. We learn, we grow, and sometimes we completely rethink things we once believed. As dietitians, that evolution matters. At McDaniel Nutrition, many people come to us seeking weight loss support, help improving cholesterol...
Is Your Metabolism Really Broken During Menopause? A St. Louis Dietitian Explains
When women approach perimenopause and menopause, I often hear a similar comment from clients in our St. Louis nutrition practice: “Pretty sure my metabolism is broken.” It usually comes from the frustration of watching your body change: without your permission, and...
Emotional Eating Isn’t About Willpower
Do you ever feel like you’re “good” with food all day, only to find yourself snacking at night and wondering, Why can’t I get this under control? As a St. Louis dietitian, this is one of the most common stories we hear from clients struggling with emotional eating....
The Missing Piece in IBS Care: Why Gut Health Isn’t Just About Food
As we continue our focus on digestive health, one theme consistently shows up in both research and our client work at McDaniel Nutrition Therapy: When nutrition and lifestyle changes don’t fully resolve gut symptoms, there’s often a missing piece. For many individuals...
Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take
Let me start with this: I’m not immune to what I’m about to talk about. As a dietitian, I get asked about supplements all the time, and honestly, I get the appeal. I’ve tried many of them myself. From probiotics to greens powders to the latest “must-have” wellness...
What to Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking (Easy, Healthy Meal Ideas for Low-Energy Days)
I’ll be honest, there are days (many) when I don’t want to cook. Not because I don’t care about nutrition.Not because I don’t know what to make. But because it just feels like… too much. And parents make SO. MANY. MEALS! If you’ve ever opened the fridge and felt...
IBS, Gut Health & Feeling Heard: A St. Louis Dietitian’s Perspective
A client recently told me that her biggest challenge with IBS wasn’t the pain, the bloating, or the unpredictable trips to the bathroom, it was the feeling that no one truly understood how disruptive it all was. Not her doctors. Not her coworkers. Not even her closest...
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