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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
