Does Your Corporate Wellness Program Include Sleep?

Does Your Corporate Wellness Program Include Sleep?

Most companies’ corporate wellness programs focus on physical fitness. But, quite often, they often don’t prioritize the other pieces of the wellness puzzle – nutrition and sleep. According to the Institute for Health Metrics, poor nutrition has nearly...
McDaniel Short-Cuts Recipe | Blender Banana Hemp Heart Muffins

McDaniel Short-Cuts Recipe | Blender Banana Hemp Heart Muffins

These Blender Banana Muffins are made in counter attack to wrapper-based snacks. My boys are slowly getting back into the routine of after-school and weekend sports. But, I’m also slow in remembering to keep quick + easy grab & go snacks on hand to fuel them...
Celebrate World Pistachio Day!

Celebrate World Pistachio Day!

World Pistachio Day is February 26, and there is no better time to celebrate than during National Heart Health Month! Nutrition research shows that people who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have heart disease complications compared to those who rarely eat them....
Intuitive Eating: 3 Reasons You May Lack “Food Control”

Intuitive Eating: 3 Reasons You May Lack “Food Control”

Food  control. The definition of control is the power to influence the course of events. At McDaniel Nutrition, we don’t love the word “control.” It feels…a little harsh or hard. But, it is a common concern we often hear in our practice. And,...
Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow Trail Mix | McDaniel Recipes

Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow Trail Mix | McDaniel Recipes

The best part of making puppy chow is licking the bowl and spatula. I took my first stab at this recipe while my boys were gone, and it looked like I had washed my mixing bowl clean once I got done with it. Puppy Chow, a sweet mixture of cereal, chocolate and peanut...
Tofu: Not Just for Vegetarians Anymore

Tofu: Not Just for Vegetarians Anymore

For years, tofu has been a standard in vegetarian and vegan diets as a source of plant-based protein. It packs a nutritional punch, is versatile in dishes, and cooks quickly, so it’s no surprise that it has grown in popularity with omnivores alike. However, along with...