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9 Easy Mediterranean Recipes

As a busy single mom and full-time registered dietitian, I understand that preparing healthy meals during a hectic week can feel like a lot. But

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Dietitian-Approved Guide to Whole Grains: 7 Must-Try Picks and How to Make Them Delicious

With all the hype around protein, a lot of people are sleeping on whole grains. A few examples of whole grains include oatmeal, farro, and

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8 Myths About the CICO Diet

The CICO (calories in, calories out) approach to weight management is popular because it seems simple. If you consume fewer calories than you burn through

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Guide to the Mediterranean Diet: Benefits, Foods, and Lifestyle Habits

There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet has remained one of the top diets year after year. It’s sustainable, achievable, and realistic for the long haul

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5 Mistakes People Make When Using MyFitnessPal for Weight Loss

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

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What’s the Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbs? A Dietitian Explains

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

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What to Eat for Breakfast If Trying to Achieve a Calorie Deficit

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). 

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What a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Artificial Dyes

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

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Protein Pizza Cookie

Ever get the craving for an ooey gooey protein pizza cookie? We’re with you on that one.  Fortunately, we have a recipe for a protein-packed

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Introducing: Weekly Habits in MyFitnessPal!

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