The Heart Healthy Sweet Potato

The Heart Healthy Sweet Potato

What’s the scoop on sweet potatoes? Whether you like sweet potato pie served at holiday meals, or you just want to learn more about this tasty, nutrient-packed vegetable, read on!   Sweet potatoes originated in Latin America. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables. They...
Athletic Greens Review: Can one drink meet all your needs?

Athletic Greens Review: Can one drink meet all your needs?

Why We Tried It Sometimes, it’s tempting take nutrition short cuts. Like, getting ALL your nutrients in one drink. Why focus on a planning a balanced plate or getting in a variety of colors if you can simply drink it? That’s part of the promise of a popular drink mix...
A Better Solution to Meal Plans

A Better Solution to Meal Plans

“Can’t you just tell me what to eat?” It’s one of the most common questions the team at McDaniel Nutrition get, and it makes sense! Decision fatigue is a real thing. Whether you’re feeding yourself or feeding your family, a lot of time and energy is needed to eat!...
Nutrition Beyond the Scale

Nutrition Beyond the Scale

What would it look like if your definition of “health” wasn’t tied to a number on the scale? How would you do it differently? Would it change your relationship with food? With movement? At a time of year when we are bombarded with messages that center on weight or...
…and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

…and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

December is National Pear Month and it’s definitely the right time of year to celebrate! We so often associate fruit with summer, but we’ve found some delicious winter recipes that use pears. If you’re still planning your holiday menus be sure to...
Navigating the Holidays: Reframe, Reflect, and Renew

Navigating the Holidays: Reframe, Reflect, and Renew

Whew! Navigating the holidays, with all the holiday hustle and bustle, can make scheduling and keeping an appointment with your dietitian may be low on your priority list. We get it – December is a busy time of year! Or maybe you find yourself thinking, “What’s the...