Posts by Amelia Frost
Winter Release 2026
This season’s updates are all about making nutrition tracking fit your real life: Flexible when it needs to be, grounded in experience, and built to help you feel confident every step of the way. Winter has a way of slowing things down a bit. The days are shorter, the couch looks comfier, and despite New…
Read MoreWe’re Making Progress Simpler—Starting with Today
Going for your goals is something to be proud of. It takes effort, consistency, and patience—and your tools should support that energy, not get in the way. We’re excited to share some major updates coming to your MyFitnessPal experience. We’ve heard feedback from our members, wishing it were a bit easier to do the things…
Read MoreHow to Support Your Liver (Without Extreme Detoxes)
One of the questions I get all the time is how to do a liver detox. When to do it, how to do it, and what liver cleanse is best. It’s become almost expected in wellness circles that at some point we’ll need to “detox” our liver. Over time, though, I began to question what…
Read MoreOil Pulling With Coconut Oil Chews
I’m a big fan of oil pulling. I’ve shared before how I started this age-old practice and why I started oil pulling with coconut oil instead. I decided to give my oral routine an upgrade with these coconut oil pulling chews with essential oils! Coconut Oil Pulling Benefits Not familiar with oil pulling? It’s simply…
Read More4 Fast Breakfast Alternatives to Dry Cereal
There are those people who breeze into work in the morning and casually mention how they read the paper over a long and leisurely breakfast after a morning jog. Then there are those who would gladly hit the snooze button and skip breakfast completely if it means they can get an extra seven minutes of…
Read MoreThe 3-Ingredient Rule for Easy, Balanced Meals
With only 24 hours in a day, it’s no surprise how fast they disappear into work, kids, workouts, and trying to maintain some kind of social life. By the time you wander into the kitchen, exhausted and hungry, the idea of cooking feels overwhelming. You open that Instagram recipe you saved only to realize it…
Read More5 Health Benefits of Citrus Beyond Vitamin C
Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its abundance of vitamin C (1). While vitamin C has been linked to shortening the duration of the…
Read MoreHomemade Healthy Hot Chocolate
We don’t get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside for hours when it snowed. There’s something almost sacred about coming in from the cold to a mug of steaming cocoa topped with whipped cream. However, I wanted to find an alternative to conventional hot…
Read MoreStaying Hydrated on GLP-1s: Why it Matters More Than You Think
GLP-1 medications are gaining traction as insurance coverage expands and more people explore them as part of their health journey (11). But while access is improving, many patients aren’t getting the nutrition guidance they need to manage common side effects, putting them at risk for issues like dehydration. In fact, decades of research show that…
Read More8 Tasty Ways to Get 30g of Protein for Breakfast (Recipes Included!)
If you’re looking to power up your mornings with a high-protein breakfast, you’re in the right place. Learn about the benefits of getting 30g protein at breakfast and how a protein-packed morning meal can set you up for a fantastic day. Plus, we’ve got some tasty 30g protein breakfast ideas for you! Why Start Your…
Read MoreHow to Build a Nervous System–Friendly Home
Ever come home after a long, stressful day and felt even more stressed once you stepped inside? Or if you’ve been at home all day with the kids and the mess and the noise has you wanting to pull your hair out? Our homes can be a welcoming, safe space, or they can add to…
Read MoreHomemade Popcorn Is a Life Skill
A not-so-shocking truth: The best popcorn doesn’t come from a bag. Strange as it may seem, popping your own popcorn requires only the most basic of cooking skills — and we’re not talking about microwaving. The payoff of homemade popcorn is huge — it’s easy and ridiculously inexpensive to make. Whether it’s for movies, the…
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