A two-egg omelette has 188 calories, 12.9 grams of protein and 14.2 grams of fat. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages Depending on what you add to it, a two-egg omelette can be a healthy breakfast option. Omelette calories are not a reason for concern as long as you don’t go overboard with other ingredients, such as bacon and cheese. Advertisement Tip According to the USDA, a two-egg omelette has 188 calories, 12.9 grams of protein and 14....
A grilled tuna steak on a plate with vegetables. Image Credit: FabioBalbi/iStock/Getty Images Grilled tuna steaks are rich in protein, low in calories and full of B vitamins and minerals. Even though tuna itself won’t give you a lot of calories, adding oil during the cooking process can quickly up the calorie content. To keep your tuna steak as light as possible, you might want to use nonstick cooking spray, which only has a trace amount of calories, instead of a high-calorie oil....
Most entrees at the Olive Garden come with your choice of soup or salad. If you opt for soup, you can choose from Minestrone, Chicken and Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli and Zuppa Toscana. Nutritional values vary depending on your selection. Minestrone The Olive Garden’s Minestrone has 100 calories per bowl. If you eat a 2,000-calorie diet, the soup amounts to 5 percent of your total daily intake. Other nutritional values for the Minestrone include 1 g of total fat, 1,020 mg of sodium and 3 g of total carbohydrates....
You will need to follow a specific plan to help gain muscle. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Whether you’re prepping for an upcoming bathing suit season or a special event, it will take hard work and dedication to get ripped in three months. How close you come to reaching this goal will also depend on where you’re starting from. Advertisement Tip In order to get ripped in three months, you'll have to focus on your training as well as your diet to change your body composition and get the results you're looking for....
Hands scratching due to rash. Hives or a rash are a common skim problem that can occur as a result of dry skin or a reaction to a food or medication. Although high doses of vitamin C don't usually cause these symptoms, a breakout of hives or a rash after taking a supplement or consuming a food with vitamin C may indicate an allergy. Advertisement Vitamin C Toxicity Although vitamin C is generally safe when taken at recommended levels, too much can cause side-effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping and flatulence....
Minty gum may trigger acid reflux for some people. Image Credit: Eva-Katalin/E+/GettyImages Whether you get heartburn, throat irritation or a nasty taste in your mouth, the symptoms of acid reflux can be unpleasant. Luckily, lifestyle changes can help prevent or manage the condition. Enter chewing gum for acid reflux, a tactic that may help ease your discomfort. Advertisement But first, the basics: Acid reflux is a condition where your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) weakens or relaxes when it shouldn't, allowing stomach contents like food or acid to flow backwards into your esophagus, per the U....
woman doing crunches Image Credit: nilswey/iStock/Getty Images Abdominal exercises such as traditional crunches can help you flatten your stomach by tightening your muscles. However, they won’t help you “spot burn” any fat that’s covering up the muscles, and they won’t get you the best results on their own. Combine a series of exercises to boost the effectiveness of your routine. Also, the American Council on Exercise reports traditional crunches activate less muscle activity than many other forms of abdominal exercises....
Weight loss affects your entire body. Image Credit: Creatas/Creatas/Getty Images Sixty percent of women in the U.S. have overweight, putting them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and some types of cancer, according to the National Women’s Health Information Center. Weight loss for people who have overweight or obesity is a matter of health and longevity, and shedding extra pounds means hacking away at excess fat throughout your body....
Exercise caution when you have a chest congestion and still want to work out. Image Credit: Milkos/iStock/GettyImages You’ve developed a healthy exercise program and are determined to stick with it — until you get a cold. Most garden-variety head colds aren’t bad enough to keep you from moderate exercise, but working out with chest congestion is another story. Advertisement Although you should always check with your health care provider before exercising while sick, chest congestion may just be one time you can excuse yourself from exercise without any guilt....
If you have loose, watery stools more than three times a day, you have diarrhea, as defined by MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Treatment of diarrhea varies and depends on the cause. You can alleviate some of your symptoms, and help prevent dehydration, by altering your diet while you have diarrhea. Advertisement Low-Fiber Foods Fibrous foods may irritate your bowel and aggravate diarrhea....
Like spinach, alugbati contains a variety of different nutrients, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Image Credit: Bebenjy/iStock/GettyImages Alugbati is a leafy green plant that is most commonly consumed in warm regions of the world. This vegetable is similar to spinach — so much so that it’s often referred to as Malabar spinach. Like spinach, alugbati contains a variety of different nutrients, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Advertisement What Is Alugbati? Alugbati (Basella alba) is particularly popular in Africa and Asia....
Simple tricks, such as using real butter instead of margarine and adding coconut flour to the mix, will ensure that you get a delicious, moist cake. Image Credit: laran2/iStock/GettyImages Few things are more challenging than baking a cake. Even the most basic chocolate cake recipe can turn into a disaster if you add too little or too much of an ingredient. Use these proven methods to make a cake extra moist and fluffy....
There are several factors into how long it takes to adapt to a new exercise plan. Image Credit: Ivan-balvan/iStock/GettyImages The physiological adaptations that your body undergoes when you exercise help protect you against chronic diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Your body systems undergo both immediate and long-term adaptations in response to exercise. Advertisement Tip Adaptations to exercise will occur immediately and over time. The type and frequency of exercise you engage in will play a significant role in how your body adapts to exercise and in what time frame....
A bunch of carrots on a wood table. Image Credit: PicturePartners/iStock/Getty Images The 2010 “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” recommends that adults eat 2.5 cups of vegetables from a wide variety of vegetable choices compared to the 1.6 cups that adults currently average. A Crock-Pot or other brand of slow cooker provides a lot of new recipe options for busy people trying to increase their intake of vegetables. The basic cooking guidelines are very simple, freeing you up to try a multitude of variations and interesting flavors....
If you love crab and want something a little different, then you may want to give grilled blue crab or grilled Dungeness crab a try. Image Credit: vichie81/iStock/GettyImages If you love crab and want something a little different, then you may want to give grilled blue crab or grilled Dungeness crab a try. Both of these options are healthy and can be done to suit your tastes. Advertisement Grilled Blue Crab According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the blue crab can be harvested and eaten in two stages of the life cycle — either when the skeleton is hard or when it is soft....
Brussels sprouts are delicious when prepared and seasoned correctly. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Brussels sprouts are not the most popular vegetable. In fact, they are far from it. However, they are delicious when prepared and seasoned correctly. One way to do so is to microwave Brussels sprouts. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy cooking method. Advertisement The key to preparing tasty Brussels sprouts is to add flavor to them. Balsamic vinegar is a classic sauce for steamed Brussels sprouts, but you can add any spices or condiments you enjoy....
If you're not feeling the stretch in your quads (front of your thighs), it's time to make a change. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/GettyImages Picture this: You crush leg day, only to wake up the next morning unable to walk down the stairs or squat to use the toilet. Advertisement If you've felt this dreaded post-workout soreness, you know how important it is to include moves like the standing quad stretch during your cooldown and recovery days, especially if the soreness settles in the front of your legs (aka quads)....
If your homemade cakes taste delicious but end up looking like a hot mess after your attempt at frosting, it may be time to take some icing cues from the pros. One of the tricks of having your cake appear as if a professional chef baked it is to freeze it before adding the icing. Along with keeping the moisture intact for fresh-baked cakes, freezing helps to rid the cake of crumbs and smooth the surface, allowing the frosting to be applied in a even and appealing manner....
Following a workout routine can help alleviate some of the aches and pains that come with pregnancy. Image Credit: Youngoldman/iStock/GettyImages Gaining weight during pregnancy is essential for your baby’s health and development. Staying in shape while pregnant should not be used to prevent weight gain. Exercising regularly during your pregnancy, however, can keep you feeling fit, alleviate pregnancy aches and pains, and help your body return to its prepregnancy fitness and weight after giving birth....
Since corn is packed with nutrients and benefits, the best way to heat up corn on the cob is any way that will get you to eat it. Image Credit: BRETT STEVENS/Cultura/GettyImages Since corn is packed with nutrients and benefits, the best way to heat up corn on the cob is any way that will get you to eat it. That being said, warming corn on the cob in the microwave is a quick option....
