If you’ve ever wondered how to use MyFitnessPal without making the most common mistakes, you aren’t alone. When people start a weight loss journey, they want to log every meal,…
Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is…
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a critical role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body (5). But different kinds of magnesium provide different benefits. So knowing about the…
We’ve all been there–the 3 PM call of the vending machine. You’re feeling the mid-afternoon slump, and even though you brought an apple to work, the candy bar is calling…
Fat in our food has long been feared. You may remember the 90s, when snack shelves were lined with fat-free and low-fat cookies, cakes, and more. Today we know that…
If you exercise, you’ve probably wondered how many exercise calories your sweat sessions burn. Some treadmills or other cardio machines even display the number of calories you’ve supposedly burned as…
Candy-colored cereal. Neon pickles. Wasabi peas. Many popular foods get their eye appeal from artificial dyes. Artificial dyes are just what they sound like: synthetic colorants used in food products…
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and it’s true that breakfast eaters tend to have healthier habits (1).
But science suggests that whether…
Protein plays a crucial role in your health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, shore up bone health, or just feel your best, understanding what protein does and…
We believe progress happens in the small steps you take every day. That’s why we created the Weekly Habits tool—a simple, actionable way to help you stay consistent, celebrate small…