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Chia seeds have several health benefits. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Chia seeds are taking the world by storm. Despite its small size, this superfood is loaded with fiber, protein and heart-healthy fats. It’s a perfect addition to vegan and vegetarian diets — and it might even help you lose a few pounds. Most claims about chia seeds are based on anecdotal evidence, though, so what’s true and what’s hype? Advertisement Tip One serving of chia seeds is 1 ounce or two tablespoons....

Use fresh fruit to add flavor, fiber and nutrients to plain yogurt. Image Credit: ludinko/iStock/Getty Images Yogurt can be part of a healthy diet, but, like any other food, should be eaten in moderation. A balanced, varied diet is necessary for good health. Which type of yogurt you choose is important in determining how much you eat, because some are more nutritious than others; the calories, protein, fat and sugar varies....

You should be able to work out pretty soon after hip injections. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Steroids are injected into the hip for a variety of reasons, from hip pain management to maternal-fetal treatment. When you receive a hip injection, you’ll notice a slight burning sensation and even achiness, but the steroids shouldn’t impede your ability to exercise after a cortisone injection in your hip. In fact, hip cortisone injection recovery time is typically short, after which you should be able to resume full physical activity within the parameters set for you by your doctor or physical therapist....

Yams that have been boiled and cooked can take on any flavor — savory or sweet — that you prefer. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages A baked yams dish is a familiar item on menus for special occasions, especially holiday meals. Some cooks add toppings or spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or sugar to achieve a candied yam dish. Advertisement Some prefer a firm yam, while others cook the yams until they have the consistency of mashed potatoes....

Baked macaroni and cheese in a skillet. Image Credit: joshuaraineyphotography/iStock/Getty Images Original Velveeta Shells & Cheese is a product from Kraft Foods. It is similar to macaroni and cheese, but it includes small shell pasta instead of macaroni and creamy Velveeta cheese sauce instead of a powdered cheese mix. Velveeta Shells & Cheese comes in the traditional large package that you cook on the stove top, or in a single-serve microwave version, though you can prepare either in the microwave....

Tamarillos are related to tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers. Tamarillo, also known as a tree tomato, is a bright red or golden, egg-shaped topical fruit native to South and Central America. Tamarillos are grown commercially in South and Central America, Australia, Africa and Asia. In the United States, the fruit is grown primarily in California. The tamarillo is rich in vitamins, A, B6, C, E, fiber and antioxidants. Although the outer covering is bitter, the fruit of the tamarillo is juicy and flavorful....

Adding more compound movements into your workout routine can help improve your health and physique. Image Credit: Getty/Klaus Vedfelt While women are often the subject of unhealthy expectations when it comes to weight and appearance, men, too, are often confronted with unrealistic imagery of washboard abs and vascular biceps. Advertisement The truth? There's no such thing as a perfect body. And looking a certain way doesn't necessarily make you healthy — or happy....

Baking a chicken casserole is a great way to get a high-protein meal on the table. Image Credit: Carlo A/Moment/GettyImages When the weather gets cooler, some of us find ourselves craving more comfort foods: Enter a warm, gooey casserole, oozing with melted cheese. Advertisement But to make a casserole a complete meal, it needs some protein. Chicken is a great lean option for adding to casseroles: Not only does it have protein, but it also offers B vitamins, vitamin A, and zinc....

Nicky Holender is back with Simple. Healthy. Fitness to bring you the 5-minute ab challenge. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.COM Simple. Healthy. Fitness. is back with Nicky Hollender to bring you five intense, ab-defining moves to flatten your tummy and get that slammin’ end-of-summer bod. Advertisement Studies have shown that surprising your body with short and intense workouts helps to improve your strength and boost your mood. Below are five videos, each dedicated to an energizing one-minute exercise....

Tossing and turning between the sheets could be the cause of your excessive gas. Image Credit: KrisCole/iStock/GettyImages There are a few foods you know are going to give you gas. That’s why, before you sit down to a loaded bean chili or try that recipe for cabbage rolls (because, hey, it’s a pandemic, so why not), you make sure you don’t have anywhere to be. Advertisement "Flatulence is normal," says Monica Borkar, MD, a gastroenterologist with NorthShore University HealthSystem in Glenview, Illinois....

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You need to determine your own goals when putting together your own workout plan. Image Credit: recep-bg/E+/GettyImages If you work out consistently over 90 days, you should see noticeable changes in your body and overall fitness level. But in order to really reap the benefits of a 90-day workout plan, you’ll also need to incorporate a healthy diet into your routine that stresses lean protein, complex carbohydrates, fresh vegetables and fruit and low-fat dairy....

Barramundi is a fish that's high in protein. Image Credit: vichie81/iStock/GettyImages A white-fleshed native Australian fish with a firm texture and mild, buttery flavor, barramundi is also known as the giant perch or nairfish. It’s a versatile, environmentally friendly and nutritious alternative to seafood that may be overfished or contaminated with pollutants like mercury. Advertisement Use it in any recipe for sea bass or red snapper that calls for grilling, roasting, broiling or sautéing....

Coffee has significantly more caffeine than Coca-Cola, and research shows that coffee contains several health benefits as well. Image Credit: Visit Roemvanitch/iStock/GettyImages Consider the amount of caffeine in Coke vs. coffee — which has more? Coffee has significantly more caffeine than Coca-Cola, but research shows that coffee contains several health benefits as well. Advertisement Caffeine in Coke vs. Coffee Maybe you’re among the millions of people who start the day with a cup of joe, or do you prefer a cool can of Coca-Cola for a midday boost?...

There is little scientific research on the safety of chlorella for children. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater alga that’s also known by names such as sun chlorella, freshwater seaweed or green algae. The whole plant is used in making medicines and supplements, such as tablets, liquid extracts and powder. It’s a popular treatment in Japan for a variety of health conditions, but there’s not enough scientific research to support claims of its effectiveness in treating a wide variety of conditions such as colds, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cancer....

Grapes can cause allergies. Image Credit: ERproductions Ltd/Blend Images/Getty Images Although grapes don’t make the “top eight” allergy list like more common allergens, such as milk, wheat and nuts, kids can develop a grape allergy. However, your child may not have a grape allergy but a reaction to other substances on the grapes. If you think your child had a reaction to grapes, see his doctor for allergy testing to determine the exact cause....

A baby is being bottle fed. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Colostrum and milk are both produced by female mammals to give their babies the healthiest possible start to life. While each of these substances is integral to infant development, they are different in composition and provide individual benefits. Both colostrum and milk aid in protecting children from disease, are easily digestible and enhance cognitive functions. Advertisement Source According to its Healthy Children website, the American Academy of Pediatrics describes colostrum as a thick, concentrated form of milk produced by expectant mothers in the days leading up to birth....

A close-up of a packet of fish oil capsules. Image Credit: zdravkovic/iStock/Getty Images Consumption of fish oil has been deemed responsible for the improvement of a variety of physiological factors, but a new question has been proposed as to its attributes–whether it can add inches to our glutes, giving a fuller look to jeans. As with most outrageous claims, fish oil does not in fact make our butts grow any bigger....

Whey protein is a general term that describes certain proteins found in milk and milk products. People who are allergic to these proteins or to other substances in milk may develop a variety of immune system reactions if they consume them. Increased mucus production is a potential symptom of an allergic reaction to whey protein. Whey Protein Background Milk contains a number of proteins, including substances called beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin and a group of proteins called caseins....

1 of 13 How to Fast Safely Fasting isn't a new idea — many religions have practiced some form for centuries. Recently, fasting has experienced a renaissance among the health conscious who see it as a way lose weight and feel better. The latest crop of practitioners favor shorter-term options such as intermittent fasting, which can range from nightly fasts for at least 10 hours at a time to skipping meals two days a week or longer-term fasts that might extend for an entire day....