Can You Eat Your Way to a Better Mood?
Healthy eating is often highlighted for its ability to change your energy levels, improve athletic performance, contribute to weight loss and lower chronic disease risk. But here’s one more reason...
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Eating For Impact: How to Eat to Boost Your Mood
So far in our Eating for Impact series we’ve talked about Eating for Energy, Eating for Focus, and Eating for a Better Sleep. This week, we’re tackling our final topic in this four-part...
Eating For Impact: 7 Ways to Eat for Sleep
So far in our Eating for Impact series we’ve talked about Eating for Energy and Eating for Focus. This week’s topic: eating for better sleep. Nutrition and sleep are very closely related....
3 Simple Foods That Build Brain Health
Heart health, strong bones and cancer prevention are health goals most people strive to achieve. We could probably name at least one strategy in each of these categories that can help reduce our risk...
An Unhealthy Diet Could Hurt Your Brain
You know eating foods made with additives such as sugar, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors can take a toll on your health. Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of issues...
Eating for Impact: 6 Ways to Eat for Focus
In part one of our Eating for Impact series we talked about Eating for Energy. Now I’ll be sharing easy ways you can adjust your eating habits to improve your focus. There are two ways to...
Eating For Impact: 7 Ways to Eat for Energy
May is Women’s Health Month, and MyFitnessPal wants to empower women everywhere Eat for Impact to improve their health. In March, we conducted a consumer survey on the state of Women’s Health...
How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Favorite Family Recipes
If getting your family to eat more veggies is on your list of things to do, you’re going to want to keep reading! While sneaking in veggies may seem, well, sneaky, my strategy isn’t about...
10 Earth Day Recipes Under 310 Calories
At-home workouts, daily walks and staying hydrated with a reusable water bottle are just a few ways of “going green” to help keep the planet and yourself healthy. In celebration of Earth Day,...
5 Nutritious and Sustainable Snack Food Ideas
While we devote an entire day each year to celebrating the earth through Earth Day, there are things we can do daily to celebrate our planet and promote earth-friendly practices, including nutritious...
Your Foolproof Guide to Eating More Veggies
Vegetables are the unsung heroes of a healthy diet. They’re versatile, satiating and packed with vital nutrients. The only problem is, most people don’t eat nearly enough of them — opting to...
Why You Should Grow Your Own Microgreens
With more time at home during the novel coronavirus pandemic, many of us have taken on new hobbies, and nearly 20% of Americans say they’re gardening more than usual. If you’d like to grow...
Experts Debate: Should You Eat Less Meat to Slim Down?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve likely heard that going flexitarian (eating less meat) or switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet could help. After all, research shows people who...
Celebrate Earth Month with MyFitnessPal’s Eat Green Plan
In a recent survey, MyFitnessPal found that 90% of our members still eat meat, with 60% reporting they eat the same amount of meat as they did five years ago. Though eating meat can provide rich...
All About Alternatives: Milk
The milk aisle definitely isn’t what it used to be, even 10 years ago. With plant-based diets increasing in popularity, more individuals are switching things up from regular cow’s milk to trying...
7 Green Veggies You Haven’t Tried, But Totally Should
You’ve probably heard you should eat the rainbow. But within the color spectrum, green veggies stand out as a superstar for their nutrition prowess. The thing is, there’s a lot to explore beyond...
10 Spring Fruits and Vegetables to Eat Now
We all know the importance of eating fresh produce. It’s often suggested (and backed up by the USDA), that fruits and vegetables should take up half of our plate, with grains, protein and...
Is White or Dark Meat Chicken Healthier?
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle, both white and dark meat chicken can be a healthy staple in many diets — and for good reason. “Chicken is a wonderful source...
Which Store-Bought Coffee Creamer Is Healthiest
For me, coffee isn’t coffee without the perfect amount of sweetness and cream. And, over the last few years there’s been an influx of creamers: dairy, non-dairy, powder, plant-based and...
How to Build a Healthier Cup of Coffee
If you’re like the majority of Americans, you’re pouring yourself a cup (or three!) of coffee every day. Overall, a little java jolt does your body good — research shows the habit is...
10 Things to Know Before Trying the Volumetrics Diet
The volumetrics diet topped the list of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Diets for 2022, coming in at No. 1 for Best Weight Loss Diet and No. 5 for Best Overall. So what exactly is it, what do...
Dietitians Favorite Ways to Eat Peanut Butter
Few foods come close to peanut butter in terms of being a diet staple. Not only is it versatile enough to be included in a variety of different cuisines, but it’s also widely accessible across the...
10 Light Beers That Are Actually Good
While some might argue it’s always beer-drinking season, this time of year is especially ripe for kicking back a cold one. But, if you’re like us, you want to enjoy your beer without wrecking the...
4 People Who Could Use More Protein and How to up Your Intake
If you’re trying to get fit or lose weight, increasing your protein intake might sound like a good idea. After all, the macronutrient helps you feel fuller longer and build and maintain muscle to...
6 Ways to Reset Your Diet This Spring
During winter, we tend to enlist warm, comforting foods to ride out the colder months, and studies show we consume more calories overall during fall and winter. At best, these dishes might include...
How to Avoid Mindless Eating
Mindless eating is something we all indulge in at one time or another, because … life! Being completely mindful and zen-like during every meal and snack is unrealistic, and the thought you have to...
10 St. Patrick’s Day-Inspired Recipes Under 400 Calories
St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to make Irish classics like tender beef stew or shepherd’s pie — but it’s also the perfect time to add more green to your diet. These recipes feature lean...
How to Build a Healthy Bowl of Soup
It’s soup season, and so it’s time to get steamy. While premade, canned or boxed soups can save your lunch in a pinch, they are high in sodium, often providing about 1/3 of your daily value for...
Ultimate Grocery Guide: Kid-Friendly Foods
Teaching kids to be healthy eaters isn’t always the easiest task, especially if they’ve decided the only two things they’ll eat are hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. However, with a little...
Forget Salads: Ways to Get Your (Warm) Greens In
Yes, yes, it’s undeniable salads are a light, fresh and “clean” way to get in all of those beautiful vegetables that nutrify, mineralize and supercharge your body. But during the cold months of...