Magnesium: The Invisible Deficiency

Magnesium: The Invisible Deficiency

How often do you think about the mineral, magnesium? Probably less than popularly discussed nutrients such as Vitamin D or Omega-3s. Research shows that ~50% of Americans don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. At McDaniel Nutrition, we’re always...
Mood Boosting Foods: How to Tackle The Winter Blues

Mood Boosting Foods: How to Tackle The Winter Blues

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...
10 Tips For Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

10 Tips For Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Are you trying to create the perfect (and ideally stress-free) Thanksgiving dinner for your guests? When we reflect on past holidays, it’s the bloopers and mishaps that we tend to remember the most (and often hold dear). At the time, we’re frazzled when we...
I Want Candy: 4 Tips for Managing Fun Foods on Halloween

I Want Candy: 4 Tips for Managing Fun Foods on Halloween

If you’re reading this blog, you’re most likely a parent who cares about your child’s sugar intake and/or you want to help your kids strike a balance between the 5 pounds of candy in their Halloween bag with everyday nutritious foods. Maybe you realize that a...