When Family History Feels Like Fate

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...
Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

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

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,...