Tag: nutrition tips
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The ‘Healthy’ Foods That Secretly Ruin Your Calorie Goal
You’re skipping fast food, loading up on granola, and choosing smoothies over soda — but the scale won’t budge. Sound familiar? The problem may not be what you’re avoiding — but what you’re including. Many foods marketed as “healthy” are secretly packed with hidden calories, sugar, or fat. And they can derail your goals even…
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Micronutrient Monday: What Potassium Does & Top Food Sources
Welcome back to Micronutrient Monday, your weekly nutrition deep-dive with Calorie Counter by NutriSnap! Today, we’re spotlighting potassium — a vital mineral that most people don’t get enough of. Potassium does more than just balance electrolytes. It supports your heart, muscles, and nervous system. Yet studies show that over 90% of Americans fall short of…
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Boost Accuracy: How to Weigh Food Properly or Estimate When Eating Out
If you want better results from calorie tracking, accuracy is everything. But let’s face it: nobody wants to carry a food scale to dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping at home or grabbing lunch on the go, knowing how to weigh food properly and estimate portions like a pro can make all the difference. In this…