Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Happy Inside Cereal For Digestive Health
Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Happy Inside Cereal It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated. With...
Milk Myth Busting | A Guest Post with Dietitian Erin McGraw
In this post, I hope to bust some milk myths. I care about the health of my family, and what I feed them needs to be both nutritious and safe. As you would imagine, many of the parents that I consult with want the same. Unfortunately, like any other topic in the world...
Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites
These Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites are our family's version of energy bars. Energy bars have become American's favorite snack. Take a tour down the energy bar aisle and you'll find over 35 different brands and 150 individual products. Some of our...
Quinoa and Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables | McDaniel Short-Cuts
Ahh, vacation. Re-entry can be tough. Vacation offers an intentional pause in everyday life that serves as a reminder to live life fully. After a trip, I do my best to reflect on what gave me joy in my travels, and how I can put a little bit of "vacation" into my...
Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?
[5 minutes into dinner] “I’m full! Can I be done?” [15 minutes later] “I’m hungry! What can I have for a snack?” After-Dinner Snacks: The Fourth Meal Sound familiar? An after-dinner snack can be a blessing and a curse. It can help some kids get in nutrients that are...
McDaniel Bite-Sized Reviews | Cauliflower Crackers
Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Cauliflower Crackers It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated. With...
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders with Slaw | McDaniel Short-Cuts
Last weekend, when I crossed my hometown border of Tennessee, this plant-loving girl started craving BBQ chicken sliders topped with slaw. Growing up, there was a drive-thru BBQ restaurant next to my gymnastics center. After weekend four-hour long practices, nothing...
Addressing Picky Eating with Food Critic Cards
Last week, I met with the team from Brown and Crouppen for a meal planning workshop. As any parent would expect, the topic of picky eating came up. I got the following questions: "How do I make one meal for one family?" "When they refuse to eat what is offered, do I...
Falafel Mix Makeover | McDaniel Short-Cuts
You should falafel if you've never tried "falafel." Ok, bad joke. But, in all honestly, it's one of my favorite Mediterranean meals. I love the chickpea crunch paired with garlic, yogurt and lemon in a falafel sandwich. Falafel is a traditional Mediterranean food made...
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