Family Nutrition Archives

Back-to-School Fueling: Helping Kids Eat Enough for School and Sports

Back-to-school season brings a major shift in routine—and for many kids and teens, fewer opportunities to eat. A conversation we often have with families at McDaniel Nutrition is how to make the transition from summer to school while continuing to eat enough to...

Perimenopause, Reflux and Histamine: What Do Pepcid and Zyrtec Have to Do With It?

A few weeks ago, I bought something I never imagined I’d own at 48 years old: a wedge pillow. When my middle son saw it sitting on my bed, he couldn’t resist: “Mom… aren’t those for old people?” Apparently, I’ve reached the stage of life where sleeping slightly...

How to Feed a Picky Eater Without Turning Meals Into a Power Struggle

If you’re feeding a picky eater, you’ve probably asked yourself questions like: Should I make them finish dinner? Should dessert only come after they’ve eaten their vegetables? Am I making picky eating worse? How do I encourage healthier choices...

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...

When Family History Feels Like Fate

A St. Louis Dietitian’s Perspective on Genetics, Health, and How We Can Support Ourselves If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment with an elevated lab or a comment about your family history lingering in your mind, you know how quickly that can become...