When you build your plate, you probably think of the three big macronutrients: protein, carbs and fat. However, you might not think about what’s missing, aka shortfall nutrients — fiber, vitamin...
On a high-fat, super low-carb keto diet, lots of foods (even healthy ones!) are off the menu because they contain too many carbs. In fact, when you have to keep your carb intake below 30 grams...
Counting calories is a popular practice among dieters — the idea being that if you hit a net deficit by burning more calories than you consume, you’ll lose weight. If you want to gain weight, you...
We hear plenty about carbs, fat and protein. Every popular diet has its own philosophy on the right breakdown. Micronutrients, on the other hand, often get overlooked. Sure, they’re needed in much...
Do you take dietary supplements? If you use MyFitnessPal to track nutrition, you may wonder whether you should even bother to log any dietary supplements you take. The answer depends on what...
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