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Most Helpful Posts - Food and Nutrition (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members for food and nutrition. * Calories and Macros not adding up? Here's probably why. * A List of Calorie Dense Foods * Sugar FAQ * A guide to going out to eat * Why Aspartame Isn't Scary * Carbs and Fats are cheap. Here's a Guide to getting your PROTEIN's…
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Welcome to the MyFitnessPal Forums!
Welcome to our community! This forum category, Food and Nutrition, is for members to discuss food, dieting tips, nutritional advice. Please be sure to post in the appropriate forum; topics that are off-topic will either be removed or moved to the appropriate topic. Our Main Forums and Groups operate under MyFitnessPal's…
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What’s did everyone have for breakfast?
This morning I’ve had a cup of coffee, 3 scrambled eggs, I slice of toast with butter on it and 2 blueberry biscuits.
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Hi, what have people found to be the best storage bag/container to freeze meals?
I plan to batch cook and weigh/portion out to then freeze. I'm planning on doing this with curries, chicken tikka pieces, soups etc. Also, if anyone has any recipes/advice on what other foods freeze well, I would appreciate any help/advice offered :) Thanks in advance :)
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Tummy problems with Protein Powder?
I’ve been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Does protein powder cause any problems with people with a similar condition?
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60% Protein 20% Fat 20% Carbs Diet
Any ideas where I can find 60% Protein 20% Fat 20% Carbs Diet meal plans?
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New products that caught your eyes recently?
I'm having the new Chobani Flip hazelnut as we speak. Totally yum and worth the 250 calories (if you're like me and love hazelnut anything), although it will definitely be a 'once in a while' thing. Also got the limited edition Cinnamon Bun Yoplait Greek and the new Simply Chobani double chocolate chunk yogurts waiting in…
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Reaching protein goal
I am to consume 143 gr of protein daily on a -2000 calorie budget. I’m eating eggs, yogurt, chicken breast, and beans. But I’m lucky if I make it to 120 gr, which is rare. Any suggestions?
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Late night snacking
I get sooo hungry in the evening and it’s so hard not to eat everything I ignored eating all day! I do get home from work around 10 pm and am hungry when I get home. I’m on my feet my entire shift so I know my body needs fuel but I’m also eating right before bed. I end up eating two dinners. One on my break and one when I…
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Drawbacks to a Ketogenic Diet?
Is anyone currently doing or in the past has done a keto diet? I see a lot of praise for it online and would love to hear more about the drawbacks/struggles of it. I'm most likely going to go keto for Lent (a religious holiday/period of 40 days of reflection I observe), which starts in about a month, and would like to get…
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Dinner
Can anyone please share dinner routine that is light and health consists high protein.
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AFRID And new food
Hi all, I’m new here. I’m looking to expand my food choices and make what I eat more exciting. I struggle with AFRID, and will only eat a select amount of foods. I have a terrible fear of new foods but it’s ruining my life. A lot of the food I do eat is high in sugar and fat, mainly junk food. I want to learn to cook…
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Resturant calories
How do people work out how many calories are in a meal when out at a restaurant? Is it just a best guess at something close.
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For the love of Produce...
I’ve been a produce *kitten* for years and years. My ‘Apple thing’ is notorious among friends and family. That’s the one enduring phase (current obsessions are Koru, Pacific Rose, and HoneyBee apples)- in addition to my squash fixation (kabocha, mostly, but a well roasted spaghetti squash also makes me swoon.) I love…
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Is there things you don’t track?
Are people tracking calories in things like cornflour, spices, onions and peppers?
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Are you using CBD oil and gaining weight?
Hi there! I gained 30 pounds in a year and blaming on CBD oil.Let me know what do you think? I quit smoking a cigarette too so either that or stress ..
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Uric acid
I just found out that I have uric acid gout I’m trying to find they food that I can have or the food that I can avoid any ideas please
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Do I need to eat more calories when I do strength training?
I’ve recently started adding strength training to my workout routine. I do 3 X 1 hour strength training sessions a week plus 3 X 30 minute cardio sessions per week.
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When the app shows a chipotle chicken bowl as 600 calories what does that include?
When the app shows a chipotle bowl at 600 calories what does that include?
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Meal preparation service
Hello I’m ordering from a meal preparation service and I have the calories and macros per meal. How do I upload these meals without knowing each individual ingredient and weight of said ingredient?
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What's a food you're currently obsessed with?
Can be a new product you're loving or a simple ingredient you can't live without. Me? Coconut manna. Love it! Also into homemade cucumber feta dip with fresh vegetables ...
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How can I put my Tupperware to good use?
Hi I'm 10lb down very happy I have 10 Tupperware containers just wondering what foods I should put in them My current use for them is chopped salad ready for sandwiches
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A List of Calorie Dense Foods
I'm posting this list with the intention of creating something that people can link to when someone is having a hard time reaching their calorie goal. I hope that other users will add more ideas in the comments. Calorie-dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of…
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Need more protein
There are tons of powder and liquid supplements but many contain a ton of salt. Looking for a recommendation. I’m about 21 grams shy of my goal regularly. Thanks.
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The Protein Brownie
So I made the Protein Brownie recipe and it was delicious. I would just warn everyone to not make it in a mug since it volcanoed out and all over the microwave. 😂
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Font too small/unable to add food to diary
I have used myfitnesspal for years and just returned to it to track food & macros. The newer version font size is way too tiny and seems as though I cannot add food to diary This makes the entire app not user friendly. I will need to find another meal tracker app.
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Can you eat any sugar free sweets.
Hi? I’m Kerry! I was wondering is there any throat sweats or sugar free sweets I can suck on while fasting. Reason I’m asking as I have bad acid reflux and need to suck on soothers and drink water when I go to bed! It’s a real struggle to fall over asleep. I constantly cough when go to my bed and need to try sleep raised…
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How do I use myfitnesspal to track the mediterranean diet.
As I find myself needing to follow the Mediterranean diet for heart healthy meals, I would like to know how to best track what I am eating. I know nutrients are more important than calories, i.e. good carbs, good fats, lots of fish, fruits and veggies. Am I getting enough good carbs? Too many? Wrong kind of fruit? How can…
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Calorie counting and protein goal
So some nights I am really hungry and end up eating late. What I do is put it on my log for the next day if I absolutely have to eat. Does anyone do this? I am assuming if I do this, and eat less the next day it shouldn't put me in a surplus correct? Also for protein goal, online calculator says 71g-127g. To lose fat and…
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If it didn't have calories, right now I would eat...
What are you craving? Food porn photos get bonus points. I'd demolish a family-sized bag of Salt and Vinegar Lay's potato chips. At least until my tongue was raw.
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Vegetable diversity for gut health
I have gut health issues and my nurse practitioner (and several other people) have recommended vegetable diversity to address these issues. Does anyone here have experience with how to put this into practice? When I search the internet for "vegetable diversity" or better yet, "veggies for gut health," I get lots of…
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Question about Nigella's Recipe of the Day: Bitter Orange Tart
So this looks good, except for all the butter. Suggestions on how to make it less caloric? https://www.nigella.com/recipes/bitter-orange-tart
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