5 Foods Low in Saturated Fat That Dietitians Want You to Eat

The internet is filled with folks singing the praises of high-fat, keto-friendly diets. Meanwhile, most healthcare providers stick by the decades-old advice to stick with a low-saturated-fat diet to improve your cardiovascular health.  It can be hard to know what to believe. Nutrition is a very complex topic, and the best thing you can do…

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Understanding MyFitnessPal’s Food Database and Logging Accuracy

MyFitnessPal is one of the most comprehensive platforms for tracking your food and nutrition, making it a valuable resource for people working toward a weight or health goal. By tracking your intake, you can ID eating patterns, like eating too few vegetables or too much fat.  But it’s a consistent logging practice that’s been shown…

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Does Magnesium Work for Sleep?

If you’ve ever spent the night staring at the ceiling, you know how stressful insomnia can be. It makes it harder to get through the day, let alone stick to your health goals. Sure, a cup of coffee might get you going, but there is another strategy that might help.  Magnesium, often called the “relaxation…

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6 Mediterranean Diet Snacks Dietitians Love

Are you ready to level up your snack routine? You’ve come to the right place. These easy Mediterranean diet snacks may just have you rethinking that protein bar you’ve been relying on.  In fact, these six picks are what dietitians (myself include) turn to to nix between meal hanger. Plus, they pack some serious staying…

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