Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting
She’s sitting across the table, scrolling through questions saved in her phone, notes she’s collected over weeks, maybe months. Is intermittent fasting a good idea for me? Should I aim for 40 grams of protein in the morning? I mix potato starch, collagen, greens...
The Energy Equation: 3 Common Nutrition Myths in Youth Sports
Got a youth athlete? Then you know how challenging it can be to help them fuel well. From hectic schedules and picky eating tendencies to constant misinformation about what’s “healthy,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—and you’re not alone. At McDaniel Nutrition Therapy,...
Protein: The Angel of Macronutrients
I recently did a radio interview on protein, and it got me thinking—protein really is the darling of the nutrition world. It’s the one macronutrient that rarely gets dragged through the mud. Fat and carbs? They’ve had their public trials (and convictions). But...
Prebiotic Sodas: A Gut-Friendly Boost or Just Bubbly Marketing?
Over the past few years, a fizzy new trend has bubbled up in the beverage aisle: gut health in a can. From sparkling drinks like Poppi and Olipop to snack bars and yogurts, digestive health is having a moment—and for good reason. We’re learning more and more about...