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MyFitnessPal Staffers Reveal What They Eat in a Day -- Our Dietitians Give It a Macro Makeover

With the end of Nutrition Month around the corner, it's time to put everything we've learned about macros into practice. Let's look at some real-life scenarios from MyFitnessPal staffers Lauren and Ro...

Mar 2023

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18 Smart Ways to Cut Sugar From Your Diet

While there's nothing wrong with indulging in a craving for a scoop of ice cream or margarita every so often, too much sugar has negative health effects and can be detrimental to weight loss. The FDA ...

Feb 2023

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This or That: Heart-Healthy Sugar Swaps

February is Heart Health month! We're celebrating all month long by highlighting sugar and its impacts on your health.Did you know? Most adults, about 60% of men and 65% of women, consume more than th...

Feb 2023

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8 Signs You're Eating Too Much Sugar

"Seventy-four percent of the items in the grocery store contain added sugar," says Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor emeritus of pediatric endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco, an...

Feb 2023

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The Health Benefits of Chocolate

It's chocolate season! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the deep, dark, delicious sweet treat is splashing its way across the shelves and corners of nearly every food market and gift shop....

Feb 2023

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8 Powerful Goal-Setting Tips From Experts

Every year on January 1, gyms start filling to capacity and fresh vegetables leave the shelves as soon as employees stock them. But this kinetic enthusiasm fades -- quickly. In fact, the second Friday...

Jan 2023

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Ask the RD: What's the Healthiest Cooking Oil?

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Cooking oils differ in nutrients, flavor profile, and the level of heat they can withstand, which is why it can be helpful to include a variety in your diet. Like other food products, th...

Jan 2023

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Feel the Transformation with Exclusive Content from our Partners at obe Fitness

Nutrition and exercise go hand-in-hand in fueling a healthy lifestyle. That's why we've partnered with obe Fitness to bring MyFitnessPal members an exclusive collection of obe Fitness workout classes,...

Dec 2022

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15 Dietitian-Approved Tips and Snacks to Eat When Traveling

When you're on the road and out of your routine, it can be even more challenging to pick wholesome foods to eat. Whether you're visiting family or heading to a foreign destination, it's possible to ea...

Dec 2022

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Should You Pause Your Weight-Loss Efforts Over the Holidays?

Trying to lose weight any time of year can be tricky. But it can be even more challenging during the holidays. It's one thing to have a big event to contend with, but the holidays encompass an entire ...

Dec 2022

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3 Things An RD Wishes You Knew About Holiday Food

Our disposition when it comes to holiday eating is typically "eat the cake," but with a few caveats. After all, part of having a healthy relationship with food is eating the foods you enjoy the most y...

Nov 2022

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Improve Body Contour with Hip Laser Liposuction

The hips are a common problem area where fat tends to accumulate easily. Fat accumulation in the hips occurs due to factors such as weight gain, hormonal changes, lack of exercise and aging. These fat...

Nov 2022

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10 Fall Foods RDs Recommend For Weight Loss

While fall is synonymous with comfort foods like apple strudel, pumpkin pie and hearty casseroles, the bounty of fresh produce available as the weather cools makes it super easy to put together lighte...

Nov 2022

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What to Expect After Laser Skin Resurfacing

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Laser skin resurfacing uses focused laser energy to eliminate signs of aging and skin blemishes to reveal rejuvenated, healthier skin. If you have been c...

Oct 2022

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19 Nutrition Buzzwords Explained

With a plethora of nutrition buzzwords popping up these days, you might be caught in a web of words that's overwhelming. Though there's no one definition of clean, healthy, or natural when it comes to...

Oct 2022

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8 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin Spice Everything This October

Fall has officially arrived, which means pumpkin spice everything. But if you're trying to watch what you spend, one of the first things to go is the expensive coffee shop pumpkin spice lattes.
The...

Oct 2022

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The Secret to Decoding Whole-Grain Labels

If you feel confused when it comes to reading nutrition labels, you're not alone. Added sugar can hide under 44 nicknames, and it can be tricky to decipher what cage-free and free-range mean on egg ca...

Sep 2022

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3 Sculpting Abs Exercises

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These are my 3 FAVORITE sculpt abs exercises I love to mix in my routine weekly. Of course, to see a difference and transformation having a plan for your workouts is key! T...

May 2021

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3 Delish Mocktail Recipes for When you Just Don't Feel Like Drinking

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After months of toasting and imbibing, you might have noticed your mutuals ditching alcohol in the first month of the new year (#DryJanuary). If you're ready for a booze break afte...

Jan 2021

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How to Plan the Ultimate Holiday Girls' Night

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One of my favorite things about this time of year is that everyone's in the mood for a party! I mean, come on. Thanksgiving has got to be the most celebrated dinner party of all time. A...

Dec 2020