Emily Sullivan

1 week ago | blog.myfitnesspal.com | Caroline Thomason |Emily Sullivan

There are hundreds of kitchen tools you could choose from, but only a select few will be your everyday staples. Getting your kitchen set up with the right tools can make cooking at home more fun and less stressful! With a few essential items for prepping, cooking, and storing your homemade meals, you’ll be ready to tackle any recipe and feel like a total pro in your own kitchen. As a dietitian, here’s my list of must-have tools that make cooking easier, faster, and more fun.

1 month ago | blog.myfitnesspal.com | Kelsey Costa |Emily Sullivan

Have you ever decided to adopt a new behavior—like drinking more water, exercising daily, or eating more vegetables—thinking it would take 21 days to form a habit? If so, welcome to the club!Before studying behavior change science as a registered dietitian, I also wondered how long it takes for habits to stick. I believed common myths like the “21-day rule,” which claims three weeks is all it takes to form a new habit.

2 months ago | blog.myfitnesspal.com | Samantha Cassetty |Emily Sullivan

Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is losing weight, gaining weight, getting more colorful produce or fiber in your diet, keeping track of what you eat can help (4). Food diaries—aka food logging and food tracking—shine a light on your eating patterns. It’s not about judgment or perfection but assessing where you stand and noticing opportunities for improvement (4).

2 months ago | blog.myfitnesspal.com | Samantha Cassetty |Emily Sullivan

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a critical role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body (5). But different kinds of magnesium provide different benefits. So knowing about the different types of magnesium can come in very handy. It supports protein synthesis, nerve functioning, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, and energy production,” says Daisy Mercer, MyFitnessPal registered dietitian ().