Prebiotic Sodas: A Gut-Friendly Boost or Just Bubbly Marketing?

Prebiotic Sodas: A Gut-Friendly Boost or Just Bubbly Marketing?

Over the past few years, a fizzy new trend has bubbled up in the beverage aisle: gut health in a can. From sparkling drinks like Poppi and Olipop to snack bars and yogurts, digestive health is having a moment—and for good reason. We’re learning more and more about...
Fiber-Full: Do You Get Enough?

Fiber-Full: Do You Get Enough?

“I don’t need to worry about fiber. That’s only important for old people!” No matter your age, fiber-rich foods are key to your overall health. Yet, most of us only get half the fiber we need each day. As dietitians, fiber is one of THE most important nutrients we...
McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Smart Sweets

McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Smart Sweets

Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Smart Sweets  It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated. With the...
Mediterranean Farro Bowl with Kefir Dressing

Mediterranean Farro Bowl with Kefir Dressing

This Mediterranean Farro Bowl is rich in gut-health optimizing nutrients. Not only do you get complex carbs from whole-grains (farro) and beans (chickpeas), you also get probiotic-rich nutrients in the kefir milk dressing. Many popular diets (i.e. keto) limit (or...
Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Chicken Sausage & Spinach

Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Chicken Sausage & Spinach

Happy New Year, friends! Did you eat your (black-eyed) peas on January 1? There are lots of good reasons to do so. Black-eyed peas are a Southern tradition on New Year’s Day. Just eating them is said to bring you prosperity and luck, and some Southern households...