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Whey protein is digested quickly. Image Credit: marekuliasz/iStock/Getty Images Whey is a byproduct formed during the making of cheese. Once thought of as a waste product, whey is today recognized as one of the highest quality sources of protein on the planet. In fact, it features the highest biological value of any protein, meaning it is digested and absorbed more efficiently than other proteins. Check with your doctor before trying whey protein supplements....

Kabocha squash is a winter squash often called a Japanese pumpkin. Image Credit: Torsakarin/iStock/GettyImages Kabocha squash, a Japanese winter squash variety, contains a deep yellow flesh underneath green-blue or orange skin. The calories in this buttercup-type of winter squash may help you meet your nutritional goals. Advertisement Calories A one cup serving of kabocha squash contains 39 calories, according to LIVESTRONG’s food database MyPlate. This amount accounts for about two percent of the calories you need in a day if you’re adhering to a 2,000-calorie diet....

White bread’s calorie count depends on the recipe, the size of your serving and the brand, but standard white bread contains about 70 calories per slice. Image Credit: StephanieFrey/iStock/GettyImages Although 65 percent of consumers reported eating more whole-grain products in 2017, refined, white bread is still a fast-selling, popular item. The fluffy texture, toasty flavor and smooth color pleases kids and adults.However, you may wonder if you should worry about the nutritional value of bread, and whether it can really be part of a healthy diet....

How Many Carbs and Proteins Are Allowed on a 1,500-Calorie Diet? Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages The average moderately active adult needs between 2,000 and 2,800 calories per day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Even sedentary adults need at least 1,800 calories a day to maintain their weight. If you have some pounds to lose, lowering your intake to 1,500 calories per day can help you achieve your goal, and it’s easy to track using a calorie calculator....

How much protein should you aim to eat each day? Image Credit: Twenty20/@katerinaera I grew up reading bodybuilding magazines. On page after page, they hammered home the importance of protein – how you need it to build muscle, how you should be consuming massive amounts of it, and how you should take X or Y supplement to make sure you’re getting enough of it. Advertisement When I went on to earn a Ph....

Read the label before adding a B6 supplement. Image Credit: CentralITAlliance/iStock/GettyImages You need vitamin B-6 to keep your energy levels up by powering your metabolism. It works side by side with several other B vitamins to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Advertisement Aside from its major role in energy production, vitamin B-6 helps produce hemoglobin, a blood protein that carries oxygen. According to a 2016 research article published in Nutrients, vitamin B-6 is involved in making neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin....

Image Credit: Nico De Pasquale/Getty Images As long as you simultaneously make healthy eating and drinking decisions, your 600-calorie daily workouts will cause you to lose weight. By burning an additional 600 calories every day with exercise, you have the potential to lose about 5 pounds per month. How much you'll lose, however, depends on how strict you are with your nutritional habits. Advertisement Calories for Weight Loss A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories....

Most health professionals, including experts at the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, recommend 1 to 2 lbs. per week as a safe rate of weight loss. Other experts recommend a more moderate pace of 1/2 to 1 lb. per week. Under these guidelines, you could safely lose 3 and 1/2 to 14 lbs. in 50 days, depending on your specific approach. Approach The weight-loss energy balance equation dictates that you burn 3,500 calories more than you consume in order to lose 1 lb....

Social distancing can be especially tough on older adults, but there are steps you can take to stay healthy and reduce your risk of getting COVID-19. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages The novel coronavirus has upended all of our lives, making healthy habits harder than ever to maintain thanks to reduced access to many of the pillars of wellbeing: fresh food, the gym and spending time with family and friends. Advertisement Older adults are particularly prone to the detrimental health effects of being housebound....

This treadmill and weights workout will combine your cardio and strength days into one. Image Credit: Assembly/Photodisc/GettyImages High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is certainly having a moment in the fitness spotlight. After all, it gets your heart pumping, muscles flexing and metabolism revving in one quick session. But we all have days when we just can’t muster another burpee or mountain climber. Advertisement Fortunately, combining strength and cardio doesn't need to be a high-intensity endeavor....

Simple seasonings bring out the flavor in a pan-seared steak. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/Getty Images Steaks aren’t just for grilling. When a craving for steak strikes, you can indulge in a juicy cut of beef in the comfort of your own kitchen. A cast-iron skillet produces a brown, crusty sear on a steak and cooks the meat to perfection. Iron is dense and a good heat conductor. It is slow to heat up but maintains the temperature once hot....

A prescription for bed rest doesn't have to mean zero activity. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Just because your doctor prescribes you a hearty dose of bed rest doesn’t mean your glutes have to spend those days — or even weeks — out of commission. All it takes is a little know-how, and you can keep your all-important butt muscles from growing weak and inactive — without compromising your rest and recovery....

Avocado toast and guac are definitely delicious but there are so many more ways to enjoy this creamy fruit. Image Credit: luchezar/E+/GettyImages Avocados have what appears to be a cult-like following. People are obsessed when it comes to this little, green fat-bomb. From guacamole to avocado toast — we can’t seem to get enough. Advertisement The good news is, this a ​healthy​ obsession because avocados are a good-for-you food. Yes, they are high in fat but about 85 percent is the healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, per the USDA....

Sip smarter with these canned cocktails that are perfect for on-the-go fun. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Prairie Fishers Island Spa Girl Pulp Culture Volley Reed's Cutwater Spirits Costa Brava Two Chicks Nütrl Novo Fogo Empower What to Look For Is happy hour not making you feel so happy the next day? That's likely why a growing number of Americans are becoming sober-curious. Advertisement In fact, online sales of low- and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 315 percent between October 2020 and 2021, per a Nielsen report....

Apples and pears are some of the most popular fruits high in fructose. Image Credit: LIgorko/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is Fructose? Fruits Vegetables Sweeteners Drinks Fructose is the simple sugar found in fruit, vegetables and some natural sweeteners but it's also added to a variety of packaged foods and drinks. Advertisement Since the late 1970s, the use of fructose has increased by 30 percent, according to an April 2017 review in ​Nutrients​....

People with alcohol use dependence cannot control their alcohol usage, leading to negative outcomes in many aspects of their life. Image Credit: RuslanDashinsky/E+/GettyImages You may have heard the terms “alcohol dependence” and “alcohol abuse.” Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a single medical diagnosis that encompasses these formerly separate disorders. Advertisement Around 15 million people in the United States have AUD, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)....

Boost drinks are filled with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Image Credit: Anaiz777/iStock/GettyImages Boost drinks are a product produced by Nestle. Boost refers to its drinks as Nutritional Products, which range from Boost drinks to Boost shakes. Most Boost Nutritional Products contain about two dozen or more vitamins and minerals, protein and fiber. However, a few of these beverages are also rich in sugar. Advertisement Tip Boost products can be healthy....

Phentermine is the most commonly prescribed anti-obesity drug. Image Credit: Marko Geber/DigitalVision/GettyImages In This Article What It Is Effectiveness Similar OTC Options Similar Prescription Options Safety What to Consider Lifestyle changes such as exercise and healthy eating are a cornerstone of shedding those extra pounds that plague so many Americans. Advertisement But the measures don't work for about a third of patients, according to the authors of a 2019 study in ‌Obesity‌....

Making sure your ingredients are at room temperature is crucial for your homemade bread's texture. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages One of the most interesting and unexpected trends to come out of sheltering at home is the sheer number of people who have started baking bread. All over social media feeds, among practiced bakers and total newbies alike, is loaf after loaf made with varying degrees of success. Advertisement "For some of us, there's something very soothing about taking time out of your day and preparing food," says Jessica Cording, RD, author of ​The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress and Anxiety​....

If you consistently notice blood in your stool after drinking coffee, it’s wise to get checked out by a doctor. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages You should not expect to see blood in your stool after drinking coffee. While coffee can stimulate your digestive system and speed up bowel movements, it shouldn’t cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Advertisement A variety of gastrointestinal issues can cause blood in your stool. Plus, some foods can make your stools red in color, meaning they look bloody but don't actually contain blood....