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You're about to be obsessed with these smoothie recipes. Image Credit: Proformabooks/iStock/GettyImages Dear LIVESTRONG reader, this list is would not be possible without you! Out of the sea of smoothie recipes promising to be the perfect blend of flavor and good health, you knew what you were looking for. These are your favorite smoothie recipes, the ones you go to time and time again. Advertisement Ranging from refreshingly light to deliciously decadent, one thing they have in common is whole-food ingredients packed with unique nutrients for good health, from post-workout recovery to revving metabolism to boosting brain health....

You'll look forward to waking up to these dietitian-approved raspberry breakfast recipes. Image Credit: A_Lein/iStock/GettyImages Beyond being delicious, raspberries are an antioxidant-rich food that can help fight inflammation. These berries can neutralize free radicals that damage healthy cells, says Justine Chan, MHSc, RD, CDE. Advertisement "Raspberries also contain a high level of anthocyanins, an anti-inflammatory compound that gives food their distinctive red, purple blueish coloring," says Grace Hamrick, RD, a dietitian based in Raleigh, North Carolina....

1 of 8 Overview Most of us lead busy lives and we end up eating packaged "convenience" foods more than we'd like. Energy bars may seem like a smart source of fuel when you're in a rush, but many of the store-bought options contain amounts of sugar that can make an otherwise balanced diet unbalanced. But if you make your own energy bars, you can get all of the macronutrients and a variety of vitamins and minerals without all of the added sugar and additives....

A 6,000 calories a day intake is about three times the average daily recommended caloric intake since U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) percent daily value recommendations are based on a 2,000 calorie/day diet. Image Credit: wolf_art/iStock/Getty Images An intake of 6,000 calories a day is about three times the average daily recommended caloric intake, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) percent daily value recommendations are based on a 2,000-calorie daily intake....

These stir-fry salmon recipes will broaden your culinary horizons so you can enjoy the heart-healthy fish in a whole new way. Image Credit: Olga Mazyarkina/iStock/GettyImages Many of us choose chicken or beef as our preferred protein when prepping a stir fry. But, for some reason, folks totally forget about fish. Advertisement One swimmer is especially suited for a stir-fry dish. We'll give you a hint: It's overflowing with omega-3s. That's right, we're talking about salmon, people....

A Diet for Patients With Pneumonia Image Credit: LanaSweet/iStock/GettyImages Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is usually caused by bacteria but can also be caused by viruses or fungi. It can result in difficulty breathing, coughing and severe chest pain, which can make it difficult for you to eat and may result in you losing weight. In addition, because of the difficulty breathing, your body spends more energy breathing to get enough oxygen....

Injections can be a risky way to try and lose weight. The MIC diet is a medically assisted weight loss program that involves taking injections along with following a reduced calorie and carbohydrate diet and increased physical activity. As part of the diet, your health care provider might also recommend B-12 shots to boost your energy and augment weight loss. No evidence supports the use of MIC or B-12 injections for weight loss, and they may have negative health consequences....

Bad Side Effects of Omega 3 Supplements Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fatty acids found in a variety of foods, though the richest natural sources are in marine animals and plants. Omega-3 supplements have been helpful in the treatment of diseases and can even help prevent cancer. When omega-3 fatty acids are used to treat or prevent such conditions, they are typically clinically recommended at fairly high doses....

All you need is five simple moves to sculpt your thighs. Image Credit: Andres Barrionuevo Lopez/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re looking to build powerful quads or toned thighs, these synonyms imply the same thing: You want strong and lean legs. But if you’re spending hours on the treadmill or elliptical and doing nothing else, you’re taking the wrong approach. Advertisement Strength-training exercises are the best way to sculpt a leaner physique. K. Aleisha Fetters, CSCS, and author of ​Fitness Hacks Over 50​ has your back....

Strenuous exercise can sometimes cause a bloody vaginal discharge. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Bloody discharge after exercise is abnormal. It is usually caused by the stress exerted on the body resulting in a hormonal imbalance. Diet, level of activity and body fat can also play a contributing role in the occurrence of a bloody discharge after exercise. Advertisement Metrorrhagia Metrorrhagia is uterine bleeding that occurs outside normal intervals of your menstrual cycle....

The Xtreme owner's manual has charts for 18 different arm exercises. The Bowflex Xtreme home gym is designed to provide a full-body workout and offers more than 65 exercises. The Xtreme owner's manual provides detailed information on the many exercises that can be performed on the home gym. Each exercise is clearly charted with tips and illustrations to help you perform the exercise properly. Advertisement Chest Exercises The owner’s manual for the Bowflex Xtreme has illustrations and detailed information on how to perform the bench press, chest fly, decline bench press and incline bench press....

Your calorie needs depend on a healthy weight and your weight goals. Image Credit: CallaLily/iStock/Getty Images It is important to have an idea of the number of calories you need per day to maintain your current weight. Conversely, if you are attempting to lose or gain weight, you can take the number of calories you need each day to maintain weight and subtract 500 to lose 1 lb. per week or add 500 to gain 1 lb....

Pile of baby red potatoes Image Credit: Jack Puccio/iStock/Getty Images Red potatoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Typically thought of as being primarily a source of carbohydrates, a small potato can contain up to 3 1/2 grams of protein as well. The University of Illinois Extension reports that out of hundreds of potato varieties, red potatoes are one of the most common types found in home gardens. Advertisement Raw Red Potatoes A raw small red potato, one that is 1 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inch in diameter, contains 119 calories....

If you're diagnosed with hypercalcemia, you may need to make some changes to your diet, like avoiding high-calcium yogurt. Image Credit: Elizaveta Elesina/iStock/GettyImages Being diagnosed with high blood calcium, or hypercalcemia, might mean making some changes to your normal diet. You may be advised to have a low-calcium diet or to avoid specific calcium-rich foods in the short-term. But everyone with hypercalcemia is different, so follow your doctor’s advice. Advertisement ​Read more​: How to Lower Calcium Naturally Video of the Day What Causes High Blood Calcium?...

Calcium supplements Calcium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in bone growth and strength. But calcium is also useful for individuals who have gastrointestinal conditions like GERD and heartburn. These increase the amount of gastric acid in your stomach and can damage the lining of this organ and the bottom of your esophagus. Calcium can be used to temporarily quell this acid and alleviate the burning sensation, but there could be a long-term backlash....

Animal-based foods contain complete proteins. Image Credit: Rauluminate/iStock/Getty Images All living organisms are composed of proteins, which are chains of specific groups of amino acids linked together by chemical bonds. Protein synthesis begins in the cells where proteins carry out all the biological processes that sustain life. Amino acids, also called the building blocks of protein, fall into three categories: essential amino acids, which the body cannot make, and nonessential and conditional amino acids, which the body can synthesize....

CCM is a Canadian bicycle company. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages CCM is a Canadian company that manufactures bicycles. Canada Cycle and Motor Co. Ltd., as they were formally known, became the lead bike manufacturer in the late 1880s and early 1900s. They were the lead manufacturer of bicycles used for war during World War II. Advertisement In 1983, the company declared bankruptcy and its assets were sold to Procycle Group Inc and they renamed the company "CCM cycle....

Chicken is a great part of a well-balanced diet, but a chicken diet isn't a good idea for anyone. Image Credit: vkuslandia/iStock/GettyImages When considering what weight-loss diet to try, you may have come across the “chicken diet” or “chicken-only diet.” And the claims — namely, quick and effective weight loss — may make the poultry-packed plan appealing. Advertisement Here, we'll take a look at where this diet came from, whether it can help you lose weight and the pros and cons of the plan....

Glutamine is an amino acid that is essential for muscle strength. Image Credit: Minerva Studio/iStock/Getty Images Glutamine is an amino acid essential for muscle strength. It serves as a building block to protein, helping to synthesize this nutrient in the body. Due to its necessity in the maintenance of muscles, questions still remain about this amino acid’s effect on weight. Advertisement Muscle Wasting Glutamine is predominantly used as part of an experimental treatment to prevent muscle wasting as a result of disease....

The sirtfood diet claims that certain foods and drinks — including red wine — can "activate" weight loss. Image Credit: Lumina Images/Tetra images/GettyImages It’s no surprise that the “sirtfoods” diet trend — featuring dark chocolate and red wine — is rumored to be a hit with celebs like Adele and Pippa Middleton, but nutrition experts aren’t as enthusiastic. Advertisement "Sirtfoods" like green tea, kale and blueberries purportedly activate sirtuins, proteins that some research has linked to regulating inflammation and burning fat....