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At McDaniel Nutrition, we get it—nutrition advice is everywhere.

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Menus, mindset & more—get exclusive nutrition content from Registered Dietitian Jen McDaniel.

We’re here to clear up the confusion. No fads, no fear-mongering—just real, practical nutrition that works for you. Whether you’re supporting a health condition, working on a healthier relationship with food, or looking to feel better in your body, we meet you where you are.

Our team of St. Louis-based Registered Dietitians provides science-backed guidance that is both evidence-based and realistic. No judgment, no rigid rules—just sustainable choices that fit your life. 

Because nutrition should feel empowering, not overwhelming.

Nutrition & Wellness Services

At McDaniel Nutrition, we offer personalized support to help you reach your health goals.

Our services include one-on-one nutrition counseling, wellness coaching with Jen, personalized nutrition testing, and corporate wellness programs. With a team of expert dietitians, we’ll match you with the right dietitian to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

Individual Counseling

Individual Counseling

Work one-on-one with a dietitian who listens, tailoring nutrition strategies to your needs, preferences, and lifestyle—so it feels sustainable, not restrictive.

Work with Jen

Work with Jen

Nutrition is just the beginning. As a dietitian and whole-person coach, I help clients shift habits, thoughts, and patterns—creating meaningful change from the inside out.

Metabolic & Genetic Testing

Metabolic & Genetic Testing

Get personalized insights to fine-tune your nutrition plan. Understand your unique metabolic and genetic fingerprint, so you can move forward with confidence.

Corporate Wellness

Corporate Wellness

 

Our in-person or virtual seminars are engaging, practical, and energizing—offering strategies that support both physical and mental well-being to help create a healthier workplace.

Hi there – I’m Jennifer!

Hi, I’m Jennifer McDaniel—registered dietitian, founder of McDaniel Nutrition, mom of three, and someone who believes health is about so much more than what’s on your plate.

I started this practice to offer personalized, compassionate nutrition care—and I’m so proud of the team we’ve built. Our dietitians bring incredible expertise and heart to their work, helping clients navigate everything from gut health to sports performance to hormonal shifts. I continue to see clients for nutrition counseling too, and I love being part of this collaborative, values-driven team.

In recent years, I’ve also expanded my work to include wellness coaching—supporting clients who want to explore the deeper emotional and mindset patterns tied to health and behavior. It’s a natural extension of my work as a dietitian, shaped by additional training and my own personal growth journey.

If you’re curious about what this kind of coaching looks like, you can learn more here:

Our Team of Dietitians

Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is our approach. Our crew of registered dietitians brings science-backed guidance with a down-to-earth approach. We don’t claim to hold all the answers—we help you connect with what makes the most sense for your nutrition and wellness. From there, lasting, sustainable shifts happen, built on confidence and self-trust.

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Ellen Beuligmann, RDN, LD

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Melissa Brown, MPH, CHES, RD, LD

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Melissa Chapnick, RD, MS, MPH

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Abigail Frech, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT

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Jamie Daugherty, PhD, RD, CSSD

What Our Clients Are Saying

Our Blog: Recipes, Research & Resources

The Muddy Waters of Menopause Misinformation

The Muddy Waters of Menopause Misinformation

As a dietitian trained in evaluating research, I’ll admit—even I get confused about who to trust when it comes to menopause advice. The internet is flooded with misinformation. It's difficult to know who or what’s credible. In today’s post, I share three trustworthy...

The Rise in Blood Sugar Data: Do I Need a CGM?

The Rise in Blood Sugar Data: Do I Need a CGM?

Lately, I’ve seen a growing interest from clients in my practice wondering if they need a CGM to know how to “flatten their blood sugar curve." CGMs are devices traditionally used by people with diabetes to track blood sugar levels.If you have Type 1 diabetes or take...

The Changing Landscape of Heart Health Testing

The Changing Landscape of Heart Health Testing

Heart health testing continues to evolve, and I am grateful for evolving science! Supporting my heart health has always been deeply personal. My father underwent quadruple bypass surgery at the young age of 52, and it was a wake-up call that reshaped how I approached...

Join Jen on Substack!

Menus, mindset & more—get exclusive nutrition content from Registered Dietitian Jen McDaniel.