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November 10, 2021

Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays

by Darya Rose

- November 10, 2021

It’s official. Holiday season is here. Starting this week health conscious people everywhere are bracing themselves for two solid months of parties, feasts and festivities. It can be...

February 20, 2020

The Problem with Cheat Days

by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD

- February 20, 2020

As a registered dietitian, I shudder when I hear the term “cheat day.” Not because I’m thinking of people shoving donuts and cheeseburgers in their mouths left and right, but because it’s a...

April 6, 2018

3 Benefits of Cutting Back on Artificial Sweeteners

by Sidney Fry, MS, RD

- April 6, 2018

The message for us to cut back on sugar is loud and clear. The average American eats more than 70 pounds of it per person, per year. For many, the solution to cut back is a simple one: Swap...

January 10, 2018

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15 Dietitian-Approved Tips and Snacks to Eat When Traveling

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- January 10, 2018

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...

December 13, 2017

8 Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing

by SELF

- December 13, 2017

You can find healthy eating advice on every corner. That doesn't mean it's good advice, though. Nutrition research can be confusing, and it's always changing. Throw in the sensationalistic headlines...

December 2, 2017

6 Appetite-Control Strategies that Helped Me Stop Overeating

by John Fawkes

- December 2, 2017

It can be hard not to overeat. You eat a healthy meal at home, think you’re doing well, then you head out (to almost any destination) and are surrounded by junk food. You get hungry, and pretty...

November 3, 2017

Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays

by Darya Rose

- November 3, 2017

It’s official. Holiday season is here. Starting this week health conscious people everywhere are bracing themselves for two solid months of parties, feasts and festivities. It can be...

5 Solutions to the Biggest Challenges of Eating Out

by MyFitnessPal

- November 2, 2017

There are so many wonderful things about going out to eat: It’s fast, quick, easy and tasty. But, if you’re trying to be mindful of your choices or making positive nutrition changes, eating out...

The Surprising Benefits of Cutting Back on Sugar

by Greatist

- November 2, 2017

Don’t be alarmed—but something’s hiding in your food. From the cereal you had for breakfast to the dressing on your salad to the ketchup on your fries, an addictive substance is lurking in many...

October 1, 2017

Confessions of a Sugar Addict: How to Deal with Leftover Halloween Candy

by Cindy Ma

- October 1, 2017

Confession: Sugar addiction is real. I’m a sugar addict. My fondest memory of Halloween is dressing up as a princess and competing with my brother and cousins to collect the most candy. When our...

October 1, 2017

10 Tricks to Keeping Kids from Eating Too Many Halloween Treats

by MyFitnessPal

- October 1, 2017

For parents, Halloween is often a zero-sum game between trick or treat. Sure, the costumes are adorable and the spending time with your kids can’t be beat. But then there’s the candy. Oh...

September 1, 2017

4 Ways to Curb Emotional Eating

by Elle Penner, MPH, RD

- September 1, 2017

Millions of people are affected by emotional eating. Though food is as delicious as it’s exciting and comforting, using it to cope with emotions like anxiety, loneliness, boredom or pain only...

August 29, 2017

15 Red Flags of Problematic Eating

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- August 29, 2017

Our relationship with food is undoubtedly complex, and sometimes the lines between healthy and unhealthy eating get blurred. This is because disordered eating falls on a continuum and can develop out...

August 27, 2017

A Beginners Guide to Meal Planning

by Elle Penner, MPH, RD

- August 27, 2017

When it comes to eating well, meal planning is one of the easiest things you can do to set yourself up for success. The beauty of it is there are no rules and you can’t really mess it up. The key...

August 25, 2017

5 Steps to Take Control of Food Addiction

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- August 25, 2017

Addiction does not always have to involve an addictive substance or drug. It can involve excessive behavior such as compulsive eating too. While scientific studies in the area of food addiction is...

July 26, 2017

Ask the Dietitian: The Case Against Diet Soda

by Sidney Fry, MS, RD

- July 26, 2017

We’re back with yet more of your questions about nutrition, weight loss and more. This week’s edition centers on a polarizing topic: sugar and artificial sweeteners. Read on! As it...

July 13, 2017

7 Reasons Why You’re Underestimating Your Calorie Intake

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- July 13, 2017

Calories in, calories out. Oh, if it were only that simple. The good news is, there’s more to it than math. Figuring out how many calories you’re consuming isn’t an easy feat. In fact, people...

July 12, 2017

Ask the Dietitian: The Truth About Tofu and Dairy Fat

by Sidney Fry, MS, RD

- July 12, 2017

We’re back again to field another round of questions about nutrition, weight loss and more. Every few weeks, I’ll pick a few to answer in detail. This week’s installment covers a couple...

June 28, 2017

Ask the Dietitian: Am I Eating Too Few Calories to Lose Weight?

by Sidney Fry, MS, RD

- June 28, 2017

We cover a lot of ground when it comes to nutrition at MyFitnessPal. Some of the topics can be tricky and deserve further explanation from our experts. That’s why I’m here! We asked you...

May 10, 2017

Ask the Dietitian: Is It OK to Eat Sugary Fruit?

by Trinh Le, MPH, RD

- May 10, 2017

Lately, it feels like we’re in the throes of sugar-phobia. And, to be fair, it’s not without good reason. The popular media, trusted health organizations (like the American Heart Association,...

March 13, 2017

5 Steps to Break Free From Binge Eating

by Michelle Cleary, LCSW

- March 13, 2017

Food not only nourishes the body but soothes and satiates as well–which is a big reason why our relationship with food can get really complicated. Anorexia and bulimia may be the most commonly...

February 13, 2017

How to Manage All That Free Food at the Office

by Coach Stevo

- February 13, 2017

It’s there after every meeting. And on Fridays. And birthdays. And every day that the office manager remembers to fill up her candy jar. The two most dangerous words to the subconscious of someone...

December 30, 2016

How to Stop Rewarding Yourself with Food

by Megan Meyer, PhD

- December 30, 2016

One of my fondest memories as a child was going out to dinner with my family when we had something to celebrate. Whether it was straight A’s on my report card or if I lowered my best time in the...

December 24, 2016

A Beginner’s Guide to Fat

by Trinh Le, MPH, RD

- December 24, 2016

Are you (still) afraid of fat? Don’t be. For decades, we’ve been advised to steer clear from fat because it was thought to cause weight gain. Luckily, the nutrition world is waking up and...

December 20, 2016

What to Say When People Push Food on You

by Coach Stevo

- December 20, 2016

“Just have one.” “But it’s the holidays!” “You can have a little.” Staying true to your nutrition plan is hard. But with all the parties, feasts, and indulgence, staying on...

December 18, 2016

5 Reasons Why You Should Allow Yourself to Eat All Foods

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- December 18, 2016

You may think eliminating certain foods from your diet is the way to shed extra pounds, but is it the best option for long-term weight loss? The truth is, for most people, restrictive diets are not...

December 12, 2016

Ask the Dietitian: How Do I Eat Healthy if I Hate Veggies?

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- December 12, 2016

So you hate veggies. Let me guess: Your parents wouldn’t let you leave the dinner table until your broccoli was gone? Or maybe vegetables are too bitter, too bright and too crunchy for your...

December 11, 2016

Is Saturated Fat All That Bad for Me?

by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN

- December 11, 2016

Although most health experts agree that you should limit your intake of saturated fat, others insist that saturated fat has been unfairly demonized. So, what’s the truth? Is saturated fat something...

December 2, 2016

How to Avoid Holiday Food Waste

by Erin Chase

- December 2, 2016

MyFitnessPal and Ally have teamed up because they both recognize the connection between finances and physical fitness and the important roles they each have on personal well-being. On the...

November 28, 2016

6 Healthy Eating Tricks Registered Dietitians Use to Stay on Track All Day Long

by SELF

- November 28, 2016

Finding a healthy eating plan that works for you is no easy feat. That’s because, despite what you may have been led to believe, healthy eating isn’t all salads and smoothies, and it can look...

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Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays

The Problem with Cheat Days

3 Benefits of Cutting Back on Artificial Sweeteners

15 Dietitian-Approved Tips and Snacks to Eat When Traveling

8 Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing

6 Appetite-Control Strategies that Helped Me Stop Overeating

Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays

5 Solutions to the Biggest Challenges of Eating Out

The Surprising Benefits of Cutting Back on Sugar

Confessions of a Sugar Addict: How to Deal with Leftover Halloween Candy

10 Tricks to Keeping Kids from Eating Too Many Halloween Treats

4 Ways to Curb Emotional Eating

15 Red Flags of Problematic Eating

A Beginners Guide to Meal Planning

5 Steps to Take Control of Food Addiction

Ask the Dietitian: The Case Against Diet Soda

7 Reasons Why You’re Underestimating Your Calorie Intake

Ask the Dietitian: The Truth About Tofu and Dairy Fat

Ask the Dietitian: Am I Eating Too Few Calories to Lose Weight?

Ask the Dietitian: Is It OK to Eat Sugary Fruit?

5 Steps to Break Free From Binge Eating

How to Manage All That Free Food at the Office

How to Stop Rewarding Yourself with Food

A Beginner’s Guide to Fat

What to Say When People Push Food on You

5 Reasons Why You Should Allow Yourself to Eat All Foods

Ask the Dietitian: How Do I Eat Healthy if I Hate Veggies?

Is Saturated Fat All That Bad for Me?

How to Avoid Holiday Food Waste

6 Healthy Eating Tricks Registered Dietitians Use to Stay on Track All Day Long

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