Here’s a scenario I hear in just about every weight loss-related counseling session. You’re trying to lose weight and are trying to find time to fit in a workout, but between your job, errands, and everything else on your plate,...
Sweet, chewy, and surprisingly nutritious—dates are much more than a natural candy. These little dried fruits are quickly becoming popular as both a snack and an ingredient. They’re packed with fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidants (1, 2). Plus, they make...
It’s easy to fall off the food tracking wagon: life gets busy, meals aren’t always planned, and tracking can feel like another chore. But it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re working toward weight loss, better energy, or simply staying...
Weight loss medications like GLP-1s have changed the game when it comes to weight and metabolic health. But alongside reducing appetite (1), these medications can change how food feels in your body—sometimes literally. Nausea, diarrhea and/or constipation and even vomiting...
At MyFitnessPal, we’re always rooting for you—and this summer’s release delivers new ways to cheer you on while making food logging faster, easier, and more fun. It’s all about helping you stay on track with less effort and more positive...
You start your morning with a bowl of oatmeal made with almond milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of granola on top. It seems like a wholesome, nourishing breakfast, but add it up, and you might be...
August is National Breastfeeding Month—an ideal time to highlight the role nutrition plays in supporting both you and your baby during this special phase of life. Picture this: you’re holding your little one in one arm while rummaging through the...
You know that moment when you finish a meal and wonder, Did I actually eat enough protein? Or you can’t figure out why you’re suddenly starving at 4 p.m. every day? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly where food tracking can...
Cutting out animal products raises a common—and important—question: Can a vegan diet really provide enough protein? The short answer is yes, you can meet your protein requirements on a vegan diet (1). And no, it’s not as complicated as it...
Have you ever found yourself pacing your hallway at the end of the day just to hit your 10,000-step goal? That’s unsurprising, given how often this number is treated as the gold standard for health and fitness. But when it...
