Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Our Blog: Recipes, Research, and Resources
Time-Saving Frozen Smoothie Packs
I learned to lean on these time-saving smoothie packs after the birth of my third son. Prior to this, I had honestly steered away from smoothies because I found I didn’t feel satisfied with a “liquid” start compared to a breakfast made with whole foods. However, with...
Prebiotic Supplements and Foods for Gut Health
Probiotic supplements have become very popular among those looking to optimize the gut and improve health. According to a recent report, the global market for probiotics topped $41 billion USD in 2017. While many consumers may benefit from probiotic supplements,...
Are You A Smart Snacker? + A Healthy Snack Download
We're a nation of snackers. But are we smart snackers? 91% of us snack multiple times a day, and 50% of our eating "events" are snacks. Parents, did you know the more kids you have, the more you will snack? Yep. There's a direct correlation. Companies, did you know...
Instant Pot Quinoa with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans | Feeding Teens
Raising healthy teenagers is no easier than raising healthy toddlers. The fueling challenges are just different. For example, yesterday my teenager ate an entire tray of lasagna for his after school "snack." I came home as he was finishing up, and the first words out...
Detox Your Diet with Our Triple Green Smoothie
You're going to love this detox diet: triple green smoothie! At McDaniel Nutrition, we believe the best way detox your diet, isn't through a depriving cleanse but to eat more fruits and vegetables. I know, we're preaching to the choir, YET, 75% of people aren’t...
Healthy No Bake Chocolate Nut Bars
Hello, no bake chocolate nut bar! Kids, you're more than welcome to have one! I'd be lying if I said I didn't care if my son's friends liked me or not. I do, and I want my son's to have meaningful and strong friendships. I want to get to know my son's friends. And, I...
Pesto Chickpea Smash | A Mediterranean Sammie
If I could add any recipe to my Mediterranean Table cookbook, it would be this Pesto Chickpea Smash recipe. It's simple, delicious, and 100% Med Diet approved. Each year, the U.S. News & World Report ranks over 40 different diets, and this year the Mediterranean...
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“[Do] Play with Your Food!”: A Tip for Parents of Picky Eaters
Whenever I talk to parents about kids playing with their food, I’m always reminded of the dinner scene from the movie, The Christmas Story. The little brother Randy has created a towering masterpiece out of mashed potatoes and meatloaf, much to the dismay and...
Olive Oil Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Do you have any special Valentine traditions? Over the past few years, I've gotten in the habit of using my morning "me" time to bake love muffins for my little lovemuffins. It started out as an olive branch when I shot down Valentine's...
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