Ask the RD: What Foods Reduce Belly Fat?
For most people, about 90% of total body fat is subcutaneous — the kind that is soft, pinchable and sits right underneath the skin. The remaining 10–15% is called intra-abdominal or visceral...
Sidney Fry, MS, RD
About the Author
Sidney is a two-time James Beard Award-winning food and nutrition writer, editor and mom based out of Birmingham, Alabama. A registered dietitian with a passion for research and being proactive about health, she loves to eat, write, run and create simple, tasty meals with whole-food-based approach. Find out more from her website, Instagram or Twitter.
How Do Weight Loss and Body Recomposition Differ?
When thinking about weight loss, it’s important to remember stepping on the scale is just one tool available to track progress. It’s normal for weight to fluctuate due to a variety of reasons,...
Ask the RD: Can Diet Reduce the Inflammation That Causes Arthritis
Arthritis (joint pain or disease) is the most common form of disability in America. Arthritis affects more than 54 million U.S. adults and the number is expected to rise to 67 million by...
8 Sustainable Ways to Lose Weight Without Fad Diets
They promise quick and easy weight loss. They promise results. They are often extreme, with heavily restricted do’s and don’ts. You’re probably familiar with fad diets, and odds are you’ve...
Ask the RD: How Does Adaptive Thermogenesis Affect Metabolism?
Losing weight is a common goal for many MyFitnessPal readers, and it’s a dynamic process that has its ups and downs. In fact, reaching a weight-loss plateau is common, and it’s not always a...