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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

How to Create Meals and Recipes in MyFitnessPal

Keeping track of your meals can be a game changer when it comes to hitting your health and fitness goals. But let’s be real—logging every single ingredient each time you…

A Week of High-Protein Meals as a Nutritionist in Boston

In this Food Diaries series, we pull back the curtain on how real people fuel their lives with real-life nutrition. Each weekly diary will showcase a different MyFitnessPal member’s eating…

Adam Devine Reveals Health Lessons He Learned In 2024 — & His Goals For 2025

2024 has been a wild ride. And it was no different for comedian and actor Adam Devine. Righteous Gemstones star embarked on quite the health journey in 2024, including putting…

How to Do the Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) Diet Using MyFitnessPal 

You’ve likely heard about the Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) method for managing weight. It’s probably the most popular approach—and the most effective.  The concept is pretty straightforward: To lose…

The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Risks Explained

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. Supporters claim a wide range of potential health benefits, like weight loss, improved metabolism, and even…