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...
Over the last few years, the phrase food noise has become part of everyday conversations about nutrition, weight management, and medications like GLP-1s. Many people describe food noise as persistent thoughts about food—what to eat, what not to eat, when to eat,...
At McDaniel Nutrition Therapy, we work with individuals navigating everything from sports performance and digestive concerns to menopause, chronic disease, and disordered eating. While every client is different, there are two patterns we see repeatedly that can make...
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen posts warning women about “high cortisol.” According to many wellness influencers, cortisol is responsible for everything from belly fat and cravings to poor sleep, fatigue,...
One of the most human things we do is evolve. We learn, we grow, and sometimes we completely rethink things we once believed. As dietitians, that evolution matters. At McDaniel Nutrition, many people come to us seeking weight loss support, help improving cholesterol...
When women approach perimenopause and menopause, I often hear a similar comment from clients in our St. Louis nutrition practice: “Pretty sure my metabolism is broken.” It usually comes from the frustration of watching your body change: without your permission, and...
