You start your morning with a bowl of oatmeal made with almond milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of granola on top. It seems like a wholesome, nourishing breakfast, but add it up, and you might be getting more than the recommended 25 grams of added sugar…
Easiest Fluffy High-Protein Pancakes (Blender-Friendly!)
With a houseful of kids I’m always hunting for easy breakfast ideas. It needs to be high protein, fast, and something the kids will love too. My go-to is usually eggs, but sometimes you can only eat so many eggs. We’ve tried plenty of breakfast recipes over the years and…
Summer Release 2025
At MyFitnessPal, we’re always rooting for you—and this summer’s release delivers new ways to cheer you on while making food logging faster, easier, and more fun. It’s all about helping you stay on track with less effort and more positive momentum. From lightning-fast food logging to new ways to celebrate…
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 your little one in one arm while rummaging through the pantry with the other, wondering if grabbing a second granola…
The Simple Sleep Hack That Can Be Lifechanging
Call me weird, but oral health has always fascinated me. And it’s more than just brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing. Mouth taping is a newer trend in the natural oral care world, but it’s about so much more than that. This one simple habit can help your…
Simple Vinegar Cleaning Swaps That Actually Work
Many years ago, I switched to natural cleaning products. Since then, I’ve found a lot of great recipes, tricks, and shortcuts. They’ve not only taken the toxins out of daily life, but made our house cleaner, fresher, and faster to clean! One of the simplest cleaning hacks I’ve found is…
What You Need to Know Before Starting to Log Your Food
You know that moment when you finish a meal and wonder, Did I actually eat enough protein? Or you can’t figure out why you’re suddenly starving at 4 p.m. every day? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly where food tracking can make a difference. At first, the idea of logging everything…
Homemade Chocolate Chunk Granola
This homemade granola is everything I want in a pantry staple: super simple, naturally sweetened, and filled with nutrient-dense ingredients I already have on hand. It’s lightly sweet, perfectly crunchy, and totally customizable. The only downside is the kids eat it as fast as I can make it! I added…
Can You Get Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet?
Cutting out animal products raises a common—and important—question: Can a vegan diet really provide enough protein? The short answer is yes, you can meet your protein requirements on a vegan diet (1). And no, it’s not as complicated as it might seem (1). In this article, I’ll break down how…
Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day to Lose Weight? Here’s What Science Says
Have you ever found yourself pacing your hallway at the end of the day just to hit your 10,000-step goal? That’s unsurprising, given how often this number is treated as the gold standard for health and fitness. But when it comes to how many steps a day to lose weight,…