Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Nutrition Tips for Better Mental Health
If you've been on social media in the past 5 years, you'll have noticed the focus on improving mental health. While therapy and self-care practices are usually the focus, nutrition plays a key role in your mental well-being. Here are some practical tips to nourish...
McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Beverages that Benefit
What are "Healthier" Sodas? There’s a growing thirst for "healthier" sodas on the market and many of these new products aim to support gut health. These sodas contain inulin, chicory root, or Jerusalem artichoke (prebiotic forms of fiber) or probiotic bacteria....
Creatine Isn’t Just For the Guys
If you’re like me, when you hear creatine powder, you quickly flash back to a high school boyfriend trying to bulk up or the pump monkeys in their tank tops at the gym. But, female friends, this supplement may actually be more applicable and useful to you. What is...
Gut-Friendly Goodness: Rise and Shine with Kefir Overnight Oats!
In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with gut health and its impact on overall well-being. The gut, often referred to as our "second brain," plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and even mental health. As research delves deeper into the...
“Exact” Science of Nourishment: Practicing Flexibility with Food (Fuel) Groups
Nutrition can be confusing, especially when there are different sources a bunch of “pseudo-science” information on food trends, supplements, and personal anecdotes. Discerning what to trust can be overwhelming. A simple Google search for “carbohydrates” brings up...
Race Day Fueling Strategies
Race season is approaching. If you have signed up for a spring race, you're probably a couple of weeks into your training. Training for races might mean waking up early to get some miles in before work. It could mean cross training at the gym on the stationary bike....
Eating Healthy at Parties
“On Sundays, we watch football.” In our house, we love watching sports. One of our most favorite days is Super Bowl Sunday and hosting a Super Bowl Party. Super Bowl parties are fun! There is a lot of excitement when gathering with family and friends to watch the...
Game Day Recipe – Spinach Artichoke Dip
It’s not a Super Bowl Party if you don’t have a dip. Our team of dietitians loves a good spinach artichoke dip made with tangy Greek yogurt blended with the buttery velvet touch of cream cheese. Since it’s likely this won’t be the only dip at the spread, we did...
Game Day Dessert: Yogurt Lemon Pistachio Cake
This post is part of the Prairie Farms sponsorship program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the products. The Super Bowl spread wouldn’t be complete without a sweet ending. But after the savory...
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