Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

[5 minutes into dinner] “I’m full! Can I be done?” [15 minutes later] “I’m hungry! What can I have for a snack?” After-Dinner Snacks: The Fourth Meal  Sound familiar? An after-dinner snack can be a blessing and a curse. It can help some kids get in nutrients that are...
McDaniel Bite-Sized Reviews | Cauliflower Crackers

McDaniel Bite-Sized Reviews | Cauliflower Crackers

Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Cauliflower Crackers It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated. With...
Addressing Picky Eating with Food Critic Cards

Addressing Picky Eating with Food Critic Cards

Last week, I met with the team from Brown and Crouppen for a meal planning workshop. As any parent would expect, the topic of picky eating came up. I got the following questions: “How do I make one meal for one family?” “When they refuse to eat what...
Falafel Mix Makeover | McDaniel Short-Cuts

Falafel Mix Makeover | McDaniel Short-Cuts

You should falafel if you’ve never tried “falafel.” Ok, bad joke. But, in all honestly, it’s one of my favorite Mediterranean meals. I love the chickpea crunch paired with garlic, yogurt and lemon in a falafel sandwich. Falafel is a traditional...