Beans & Lentils for Beginners: A Starter Guide to Using Legumes for Affordable Protein and Fiber

Protein shouldn’t blow your grocery budget. Beans and lentils deliver affordable protein, fiber, and essential nutrients for a fraction of what meat costs—often less than 50 cents per serving (1).…

Essential Guide to MyFitnessPal

With a community of over 280M users,  MyFitnessPal aims to help users live healthier, happier lives. Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, get healthy or just get in…

Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding Nutrition

August is National Breastfeeding Month—an ideal time to highlight the role nutrition plays in supporting both you and your baby during this special phase of life. Picture this: you’re holding…

MyFitnessPal Guide: Dietary Fat Edition

Dietary fat has had a major PR problem. Some people fear it, while others embrace it. But fat isn’t good or evil. It’s just another essential part of a balanced…

Dietitian-Approved Guide to Whole Grains: 7 Must-Try Picks and How to Make Them Delicious

With all the hype around protein, a lot of people are sleeping on whole grains. A few examples of whole grains include oatmeal, farro, and whole wheat. These foods contain…

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…

A Guide to What You Should Know

Did you know that the average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt each day—20 times more than the body needs?  Sodium is a mineral found naturally in many foods.…

Daily Fiber Requirements: An Essential Guide

Compared to protein or omega-3 fatty acids, fiber may not always be the most exciting topic in the world of nutrition. It’s a really important one, though.  Because most of…

StairMaster vs Incline Treadmill: A Cardio Results Guide

The fitness world is full of debate about different machines and techniques to achieve fitness goals.  These tools can help you lose body fat, improve endurance, or even just work…

Essential Guide to Processed Foods, According to a Nutrition Scientist

Processed foods are a significant part of our daily diet, from the bread we toast in the morning to the ready meals we heat for dinner. But not all processed…