I know I’m in my nutritional groove when I have two items prepped and ready to be eaten: my no bake energy bites and my pre-made smoothie packs. There are few foods that ALL three of my kids love, but one of them are these no bake energy bites. They actually...
,By now, most of us, especially those involved in the world of fitness, are familiar with protein powders and their presumed benefits. But what is all the hype really about? Can protein powders and protein supplementation really make a difference in athletic...
Is it too good to be true that mood boosting foods can help you combat the winter blues? The holidays are over, cold and flu season is knocking at your door, and your skin hasn’t seen the sun in days. For some, the combination of these events can set up a bad case of...
We’ve often heard that our clients didn’t know what to expect when they first met with a registered dietitian (RD). At McDaniel Nutrition, it’s important to us that you feel as comfortable as possible before heading in to your first appointment. Our...
Iron is one of those nutrients that needs to always be on our radar. It’s important for providing oxygen to our blood cells, muscles, heart, and brain. Maximizing iron for iron for plant-based athletes, can sometimes be a difficult task. However, we want to make...
When it comes to the endurance athlete, carb fuel is king (or queen)! Quite often, our sports dietitians get the question from our clients: how do I know if I’m getting enough or even too much? This question is an important one to answer as carbs are critical...
