Your social media feed is buzzing with a new wellness trend: fibermaxxing. Between the smoothie recipes and gym selfies, influencers are sharing their high-fiber meals and tracking their daily totals. But unlike some fleeting health fads, this one has our registered dietitians nodding in approval. The concept is simple—maximize the…
TMS Didn’t Work for Me: The Grief of Failed Depression Treatment and What to Do Next
My transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression isn’t working. After 24 (of 30) sessions, I have no meaningful improvement. This speaks to the treatment resistance of my depression. If you’re reading this piece because you’ve had a failed depression treatment, this guide names the grief of nonresponse and gives you…
Oatmeal That Actually Keeps You Full: 3 Protein-Upgrades
You make a quick bowl of oats before school or work, eat it on the walk there, and … by 11 you’re already eyeing the vending machine. Oatmeal tastes great and you know it’s healthy, but sometimes it just doesn’t stick. Here’s the fix: keep the fiber from oats and…
Discover the Intermittent Fasting Tracker
Intermittent fasting, a diet that follows time-restricted eating, has been on the rise in recent years (1). At MyFitnessPal we’ve taken note of this uptick in people who practice intermittent fasting. We’re passionate about empowering people to reach their health and fitness goals, and we’re always looking for new ways…
Sick Day Food Plan: Easy-to-Digest Meals and Drinks for Recovery
When illness strikes, eating can feel like a challenge. Your appetite may disappear, your stomach might feel unsettled, or certain foods simply don’t appeal. Yet proper nutrition during illness plays an important role in supporting your recovery (1). The key is choosing gentle, easy-to-digest options that provide hydration and nutrients…
Yogurt Aisle Decoder: Greek vs. Regular vs. Skyr
You’re standing in the dairy aisle with five minutes to shop and a cart already full—granola for your kid, spinach for tonight, coffee you forgot last time. The yogurt case hums like a server room: regular, Greek, skyr; vanilla, honey, “Icelandic-style,” protein numbers shouting from every lid. You grab one,…
Does TMS Cause Headaches or Migraines? My Experience + What Helped
If you’re starting transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression and wondering, “Does TMS cause headaches or migraines?” you’re not alone. Headaches and scalp tenderness are among the most common TMS side effects, and for people like me who are already migraine-prone, treatments can light up pain pathways you really don’t…
8 Creative Non-Food Ways to Connect With Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving’s a wonderful time to connect with family and friends, enjoy your favorite recipes, and start new traditions. If you’ve been working hard to get in shape this year, the holiday weekend also provides a great opportunity to share your active lifestyle with your loved ones. But it’s difficult to disrupt the desire…
Muscle Loss on GLP-1s: How Nutrition and Strength Tracking Help
In the early weeks of a GLP-1 journey, the changes can feel exciting. You may be free from nagging cravings and start to see changes on the scale. But without the right habits, GLP-1s can lead to muscle loss, which is not the kind of weight you typically want to…
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bread (With Almond Flour)
Years ago when I had little ones who liked going to the pumpkin patch, we’d always come home with a few pumpkins. While I don’t always have time to make homemade pumpkin puree anymore, our family still loves pumpkin bread during the fall. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and…