Overthinking Food, Influencers and Intuition

Overthinking Food, Influencers and Intuition

The first time I remember truly “overthinking food” was when I became a parent. Even as a dietitian trained to separate fact from fear, I felt conflicted. What type of formula is best? Organic or conventional? Homemade or store-bought? And don’t get me started on the...
From Guilt to Grace: Navigating Holiday Food Thoughts

From Guilt to Grace: Navigating Holiday Food Thoughts

I recently did a taped interview for a local St. Louis TV station which aired on Black Friday about holiday food guilt. The topic was a familiar one: “How to deal with post-Turkey Day overeating.” During the segment, I stuck to three main points, a...
5 Steps for Better Bone Health | McDaniel Nutrition

5 Steps for Better Bone Health | McDaniel Nutrition

Often times people believe that osteoporosis is a problem that affects older women alone. Although women are 4 times more likely to develop osteoporosis, in 2020 the number of men in the United States with thinning bones topped 20 million. Clearly, osteoporosis...
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-Cut Recipe: Greek Chickpea Salad

McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe: Greek Chickpea Salad

This Greek Chickpea Salad pays homage to my desire to travel to Greece someday. Post contribution by MNT Dietitian, Haley Goodfellow  I used to be a somewhat picky eater, but over the years, my palette has really expanded, and I actually crave the intense flavor...