Potatoes for Gut Health + Higher Protein Potato Salad Recipe

Potatoes for Gut Health + Higher Protein Potato Salad Recipe

Did you ever think a white food like potato salad could be good for gut health? White foods, like potatoes, are not fully appreciated for their nutrient resumes. They are rich in blood pressure supporting potassium, vitamin C and fiber. But, they often get bad press...
Stay Hydrated On-The-Go: Review of 10 Electrolyte Stick Packs

Stay Hydrated On-The-Go: Review of 10 Electrolyte Stick Packs

If you’re an active youth or adult, you’ve likely wondered if you should be using electrolytes. As a sports dietitian, I get the question about electrolytes for the recreationally active individual quite often. And quite frankly, I’ve had the question as I wonder if I...
Inside Out: Nutrition for Acne & Skin Health

Inside Out: Nutrition for Acne & Skin Health

Acne. Is there evidence you can improve acne with nutrition? It’s interesting, as I shift into perimenopause, I’ve noticed my teenage skin return. So fun. At the same time, with the emergence of puberty, my pre-teen and recently-turned-teenager are also...
Sleep, Nutrition & Menopause

Sleep, Nutrition & Menopause

“Since I’ve entered menopause, my sleep has become really disrupted. I used to be the best sleeper, but now I find I wake early in the morning or in the middle of the night. And then it’s hard for me to fall back asleep.” Peri/menopause...
The Mediterranean Style of Eating for Mental Health

The Mediterranean Style of Eating for Mental Health

The Mediterranean style of eating is close to our hearts at McDaniel Nutrition. Much of our nutrition recommendations are based on its dietary patterns. We’re such fans of this way of eating, we authored a cookbook on it! The Mediterranean (Med) Diet has robust...
Magnesium: The Invisible Deficiency

Magnesium: The Invisible Deficiency

How often do you think about the mineral, magnesium? Probably less than popularly discussed nutrients such as Vitamin D or Omega-3s. Research shows that ~50% of Americans don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. At McDaniel Nutrition, we’re always...