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How to Easily Use the Recipe Function on MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is one of the leading calorie counting websites that most people know of. Seamlessly type in the food you are eating, and it shows you exactly how many calories you have eaten. It breaks down the macronutrient content and shows as much or as little detail as you want. Big Mac? No problem. Whopper? Consider it done. Taco Explosion salad from chilis? No worries, here is the breakdown. Now, all that said, there is one difficult aspect of the program: Homemade recipes. In a world where people are looking to live healthier lives, making your own recipe on MyFitnessPal seems like a daunting task. Today, I come to you…
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