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...
Gut Check: 5 Top Gut Health Myths Demystified!

Gut Check: 5 Top Gut Health Myths Demystified!

It Happens to Us All… A couple of weeks ago, my son and I went out for a special mama-son dinner at an Italian restaurant on The Hill—his request for his 14th birthday. Afterward, we headed to a concert (we saw Caamp, if you’re curious ;), and by the end of the night,...
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...
McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Beverages that Benefit

McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews | Beverages that Benefit

What are “Healthier” Sodas? There’s a growing thirst for “healthier” sodas on the market and many of these new products aim to support gut health.  These sodas contain inulin, chicory root, or Jerusalem artichoke (prebiotic forms of fiber) or...
Improve Your Mood with Food: The Gut-Brain Connection

Improve Your Mood with Food: The Gut-Brain Connection

What is the gut-brain connection? Let’s unpack some of the exciting new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. We’ll be talking about your friendly resident gut microbes, probiotic foods, and supplements. There are some simple recipes to...