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There are several different options to substitute for coffee creamer. Image Credit: Getty Images/Adene Sanchez Coffee creamers are known for being fatty and sweet. Many of these products are made from milk but contain added sugar and flavorings, while others are more processed and have no milk at all. Fortunately, some healthy coffee creamer alternatives are available. Coffee creamer substitutes may be made from lactose-free products, plant-based products and even low-carb foods....

Smoked gammon joint is a perfect holiday meal. Image Credit: anamariategzes/iStock/GettyImages If it’s your turn to entertain the family for the holidays, you may be thinking smoked gammon joint, which is the term the British use to describe bone-in uncooked ham. Cooking a smoked gammon joint takes some time. But there are a few options. Advertisement Tip You can boil it first and then finish off your smoked gammon joint by roasting it in the oven....

Light weights can help tighten up your arms. Image Credit: milan2099/E+/GettyImages Tightening your flabby arms can be accomplished with 5-pound weights and arm exercises. Light resistance training can give you a noticeable improvement in just a few weeks. It is also important to eat a healthy diet and incorporate cardio exercise into your daily routine to reduce fat around your arms, which contributes to a flabby appearance. Advertisement Read more: 10-Minute Arm-Sculpting Workout Video of the Day Arm Exercises With Weights When using 5-pound weights, do as many repetitions of your dumbbell exercises as you can and still use proper form....

1 gram of alcohol contains 7 calories. Image Credit: KariHoglund/iStock/GettyImages When you enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with your dinner, you’re probably not focused on the alcohol calories per gram. However, be aware that alcoholic beverages can easily rack up empty calories. Advertisement Tip 1 gram of alcohol contains 7 calories, states Harvard Medical School. This energy content approaches that of fat, which packs 9 calories for each 1-gram serving....

Eat healthy food to promote weight loss throughout your body. Image Credit: lithiumcloud/iStock/GettyImages Who doesn’t want a sculpted lower body to power them through their workouts? You dedicate plenty of attention to your butt and quads, and now they’re starting to look way leaner than your calves, which remain weak and flabby. So you’re left wondering — is there an easy way to lose calf fat? Advertisement While there's no way to spot-reduce fat from any area of the body, there are a few exercises you can do to attain strong, toned calves....

Calculating cycling power is a complicated process due to numerous variables. A power meter can provide an extremely accurate measure for gauging the intensity of your workout, but it's also an extremely expensive gadget. Unless you are training hard and seriously for a cycling race, triathlon or other event, this tool is really more of a luxury than a necessary workout aid. Still, it's nice to know how cycling power works....

Watermelon has a sweet taste and with its high water content, it provides a light texture that makes eating fun. Image Credit: arinahabich/iStock/GettyImages Watermelon has a sweet taste and with its high water content, it provides a light texture that makes eating fun. Cutting watermelon is messy but not difficult once you get past the outer rind. The best way to store watermelon depends on whether you store it whole or cut up....

Grilled boneless chicken thighs are a nice alternative to grilled chicken breasts for those who prefer dark meat over white. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Grilled boneless chicken thighs are a nice alternative to grilled chicken breasts for those who prefer dark meat over white. You can create a variety of marinade options based on the flavor you want to have in your meal too. Advertisement Chicken Thighs Nutrition When it comes to chicken thighs nutrition, it depends on whether you eat the skin or not....

references ACOG: "Problems of the Digestive System" NIH: "Folate" CDC: "General Information about Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid, and Folate" Don't let the thought of constipation keep you from taking your prenatal. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages How We Chose Best Overall Best Organic Best Capsule Best Tablet What to Know Before You Buy Causes of Constipation During Pregnancy When to See a Doctor It’s important to know that these prenatals are not guaranteed to alleviate or prevent constipation....

Some causes of bad breath go beyond what you ate for lunch. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Sure, if you’re eating garlic soup (a real thing), popped open a tin of sardines for lunch (smelly, but super healthy) or had a salad laced with red onions, your breath probably stinks right now. That’s to be expected, and you’re probably chewing some sugar-free gum as we speak. Advertisement But there could be other reasons behind your dragon breath that have nothing to do with what you're eating....

Opting for an iced latte over a sugar-laden Frappuccino can save you 300 calories. Image Credit: Adam Hester/The Image Bank/GettyImages Living a healthier lifestyle doesn’t always mean you need to make drastic changes. Sometimes a small tweak to your diet or activity routine can make all the difference, especially if it’s a positive habit you can continue in the long-term. Advertisement Case in point: A July 2019 study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology found that cutting just 300 calories from your daily diet could improve your heart health, even for people who are already at a healthy weight....

Drinking more water throughout the day can help boost your metabolism and suppress appetite. Image Credit: Gettyimages/vitapix When you think about a lofty ambition, like running a marathon or dropping 20+ pounds, the idea alone might seem stressful. After all, any big goal always seems impossible until you get there, and improving your health and fitness is no exception. Advertisement While having long-term aspirations is important, it's actually the small, daily choices we make day-in and day-out that produce the most meaningful improvements....

Get ready to speed things up with the 3-1-30-1 speed interval treadmill workout. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages Running on a treadmill is great for your heart health and also burns major calories, but if you don’t mix it up from time to time, you can slow your results (not to mention getting super bored on the “dreadmill”). Advertisement It's important to get out of your comfort zone. When you continuously use the same speeds and efforts, your body doesn't need to adapt to get stronger....

While Frosted Flakes may not be gluten-free, there are plenty of healthy gluten-free alternatives. Image Credit: agrobacter/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: agrobacter/iStock/GettyImages Whether you're a kid or adult, you'll love this flakey cereal. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative ​Buy it:​ Instacart.com; ​Price:​ $4.19 You can rely on Cheerios for providing whole gains in every bite. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative This low-carb alternative to Frosted Flakes has less than one gram of sugar per serving....

Talk to your doctor about safe exercising during pregnancy. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images The idea of toning muscles and shedding unwanted pounds, without increasing the intensity of your workout, sounds too good to be true. That’s exactly what the manufacturers of vibrating exercise machines are claiming is possible, however, by shimmying and shaking your way to fitness through the use of whole-body vibration training. Clinical studies concerning the effects of vibrating machines during pregnancy are lacking, but the machine manufacturers and medical authorities warn against using the machines when you’re pregnant....

Vitamin C naturally occurs in citrus fruits. Image Credit: SEKTOR52/iStock/Getty Images Ascorbic acid and vitamin C are similar in chemical composition and are therefore classified by the FDA as the same substance. Ascorbic acid does contain very similar components but lacks some other nutrients found in naturally occurring vitamin C found in foods. If you are allergic to ascorbic acid and vitamin C, you will only experience an allergic reaction when you take supplements....

Pillow placement can improve sleep with a muscle strain. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages The pain of a muscle strain can make sleeping a challenge. Finding a comfortable position is one consideration, but it’s even more important to avoid postures that may aggravate the injury or delay the recovery. Keeping a few simple concepts in mind can help ensure that the chosen sleep posture helps in healing. Advertisement Keep It Neutral The Mayo Clinic definition of a strain is “a stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon, a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones....

Body positivity and body neutrality aren't mutually exclusive: You can incorporate both philosophies into your life. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages You can’t scroll through social media without coming across plentiful posts promoting plastic surgery, fad diets and extreme workouts. Yep, the quest for the “perfect body” is ever-present. Advertisement Mainstream media and society in general have been propagating this skinny cultural ideal (and stigmatizing anyone who doesn't stack up to these standards) for decades....

Bruises can sometimes result from exercise. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Exercise is touted as a must for individuals who are interested in losing weight, promoting good health and slowing — or preventing — the development of certain chronic conditions. While there is no question that the benefits of exercise are numerous, certain drawbacks do exist. Advertisement Bruises are a possible, albeit rare, side effect of certain types of physical activity. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider if your bruises do not show signs of healing within a week....

There are several exercises to help stretch your neck. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/E+/GettyImages Although you cannot lengthen your neck, there are ways to make it appear longer and more slender. Stretching, postural exercises, yoga and other gentle workouts may help decompress the neck and improve its appearance. In the long run, they may improve your posture and prevent cervical pain. Advertisement Tip Exercise cannot lengthen your neck, but it may help improve your posture and stretch the muscles supporting the cervical spine, giving the impression of a longer neck....