Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Picking the Right Energy Bar for You + Our Personal Faves
Who doesn't love the convenience of an energy bar? But, do you find yourself with a case of decision fatigue trying to choose the "right" one? Energy bars can be a great option - but, you need to know how to properly select the best one for your needs! With shelves...
McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe | Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Tahini Dressing
Why not make a NEW tradition by bringing a lighter, yet festive Fall Harvest Salad to the family Thanksgiving table? Guest Post: Saint Louis University Dietetic Intern Janie Pérez Imagine what you would feel like if you put some nutrient-dense ingredients in your body...
McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe | Fig and Arugula Flatbread
How about a fig and arugula flatbread for a grown-up afternoon snack? Last week was National Fig Week, and in order to honor these often forgotten fruits, we are highlighting them in our McDaniel Short-Cut recipe this week! Not only are figs naturally the sweetest...
Why Do I Keep Stepping in the Same Puddles? Sustainable Habit Change
How come I keep stepping into the same puddle? It's a popular question. THE most common question I get from many of my beloved clients. I grapple with it myself. Why is it so easy to make the same "mistakes" or sustain the healthy habits I know how to do? Have You...
Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie for Brain Health
This Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie was inspired by the research I did for a recent webinar on Brain Health for one of my corporate clients. Our brain is akin to the "wizard behind the curtain." It regulates activities we rarely give any thought to-heartbeat and...
McDaniel Short-Cuts | Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets
These Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets turned out amazing even thought I felt half asleep during assembly. That's how easy they are. Question: at what age can kids soothe themselves back to sleep after a bad dream? It's only Wednesday, and we've had one...
McDaniel Short-Cuts: Vegan Sloppy Joes
These Vegan Sloppy Joes are an ode to a food memory. Growing up on “Manwich” style sloppy joes, it was a weekly staple offered at our lunch cafeteria. Lunch lady, I do thank you, it was a fond memory paired with canned green beans and fries, but I think bigger and...
5 Ways to Support Your Fall and Winter Immune System + McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe!
If I'm being honest, I'm nervous about my fall and winter immune system. As you all know, it's not just cold and flu season, we've got a doozy additional virus to deal with. So, we've dug into the research, and we're bringing you, what we feel are the top 5 strategies...
ALDI Fan Favorites | The Top 20 Best Products List!
Everyone loves a "best of" list, and this year's ALDI Fan Favorites survey proves that ALDI fans love ALDI-exclusive foods and beverages (and, in some cases, "better than household name brands!)" ALDI followers, like myself, are loyal for many reasons. You can count...
Join Jen on Substack!