Healthy Eating Archives

McDaniel Short-Cuts: Vegan Sloppy Joes

These Vegan Sloppy Joes are an ode to a food memory. Growing up on “Manwich” style sloppy joes, it was a weekly staple offered at our lunch cafeteria. Lunch lady, I do thank you, it was a fond memory paired with canned green beans and fries, but I think bigger and...

5 Ways to Support Your Fall and Winter Immune System + McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe!

If I’m being honest, I’m nervous about my fall and winter immune system. As you all know, it’s not just cold and flu season, we’ve got a doozy additional virus to deal with. So, we’ve dug into the research, and we’re bringing you,...

ALDI Fan Favorites | The Top 20 Best Products List!

Everyone loves a “best of” list, and this year’s ALDI Fan Favorites survey proves that ALDI fans love ALDI-exclusive foods and beverages (and, in some cases, “better than household name brands!)” ALDI followers, like myself, are loyal for...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Peanutty Noodle Bowls for Family Meals Month

Peanutty Noodle Bowls! It’s what for dinner for National Family Meals Month! We like to keep family mealtime simple, and this Peanutty Noodle Bowl is an example of that. Plus, it includes my son’s (a.k.a, Chef Jack) favorite food: peanut butter! Every...

McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe: Beet Carrot & Ginger Smoothie for National Fruits and Veggies Month

It’s September, a.k.a National Fruit and Vegetable Month, and this week’s smoothie: Beet, Carrot and Ginger Smoothie packs 3 servings of plant power into your morning start up beverage! Everyone knows our health is benefited by colorful produce, but we’re...

McDaniel Short-Cuts: Shrimp Ramen in Garlic and Ginger Sauce

This Shrimp Ramen with Garlic & Ginger sauce didn’t happen during screen time. Usually, when I make dinner, I let the kids watch TV. While I would love for them to play outside or do an “activity” inside while I cook, I usually end up having to...