Caroline Thomason
- Health
- February 24, 2025
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How to Monitor Your Nutrient Intake with MyFitnessPal
As a registered dietitian, I know how overwhelming it can be to monitor nutrient intake. It’s not easy figure out if you’re getting the right balance of macronutrients (carbs, protein,…
- Health
- February 21, 2025
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What to Know About the Value of Food Logging, Backed by Science
Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is…
- Health
- February 21, 2025
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What You Should Know About the Types of Magnesium, According to a Dietitian
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a critical role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body (5). But different kinds of magnesium provide different benefits. So knowing about the…
- Health
- February 18, 2025
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Guide to Fats: Types, Benefits, and How Much You Need
Fat in our food has long been feared. You may remember the 90s, when snack shelves were lined with fat-free and low-fat cookies, cakes, and more. Today we know that…
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- February 17, 2025
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Ask the Dietitian: Should I Eat Back My Exercise Calories?
If you exercise, you’ve probably wondered how many exercise calories your sweat sessions burn. Some treadmills or other cardio machines even display the number of calories you’ve supposedly burned as…
- Health
- February 6, 2025
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Introducing: Weekly Habits in MyFitnessPal!
We believe progress happens in the small steps you take every day. That’s why we created the Weekly Habits tool—a simple, actionable way to help you stay consistent, celebrate small…
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- February 3, 2025
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Is Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Really a Health Food?
Extra-virgin olive oil has long held a reputation as a health-promoting food. With its supposed heart health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, it’s frequently recommended as a nutritious diet staple. In…
- Health
- January 28, 2025
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People Get Heart Disease Younger Than Ever Before. Experts Explain Why.
Heart disease has long been America’s number one killer, but it’s not just a concern for older adults anymore. Alarming trends show it’s becoming a young person’s problem, too. “Younger…
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- January 27, 2025
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5 Unexpected Foods (& Drinks!) That Keep the Philadelphia Eagles Flying High
When you think of the food that powers a winning football team, you might picture massive plates of steak and endless hard boiled eggs. But for the Philadelphia Eagles, performance…
- Health
- January 15, 2025
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100 Years of Fad Diets: Experts Weigh In
Diet trends have come and gone over the years. Some were quirky, others had dangerous restrictions. Who hasn’t heard of a celebrity-backed liquid cleanse or the promise of rapid weight…
