Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take

Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take

Let me start with this: I’m not immune to what I’m about to talk about. As a dietitian, I get asked about supplements all the time, and honestly, I get the appeal. I’ve tried many of them myself. From probiotics to greens powders to the latest “must-have” wellness...
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...
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...