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A selection of frozen entrees featuring plant-based protein. Image Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN Eating plant protein is a hot trend and it’s here to stay, especially if nutritionists have a say about it. Shifting towards a healthful, plant-based eating style (hello lentils and beans) may provide significant benefits, such as reducing risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Advertisement Enjoying plant protein in place of animal protein is not only good for your health, it's good for the health of the planet....

Don't drink too much water after vomiting. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Vomiting may be caused by a serious illness or may occur as a side effect of a medical treatment or condition. Drinking a lot of water, or any other fluid, after vomiting can cause you to vomit more. Advertisement While vomiting isn't harmful, it can lead to dehydration. This is potentially dangerous, especially for children and older adults. Instead, try drinking small amounts of water....

There are several arm exercises you can do at your desk. Image Credit: Michael H/DigitalVision/GettyImages Having a job that keeps you chained to your desk certainly makes it hard to meet your fitness goals; but it’s not impossible. You can do arm exercises with weights while sitting at your desk. Advertisement Stash a pair of hand weights in your drawer or under your desk to sneak in a set or two of arm exercises while attending the latest webinar....

Citric acid, can be applied to skin in the form of masks, scrubs, toners or peels. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images Fruits contain various acids that have been used in alternative health and beauty products for centuries. Topical acidic treatments can brighten skin, shrink pores, treat mild acne, and correct dark spots and fine lines. Common fruit acids include malic acid from apples, tartaric acid from grapes and citric acids from citrus fruits....

references Emergency Medicine News: "BRAT Diet: Axiom or Unsubstantiated Myth?" Harvard Medical School: "How Much Water Should You Drink?" Integrative Medicine Insights: "The Effectiveness of Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy and Chemotherapy" Tamara Duker Freuman, RD Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911....

Honey, molasses and brown sugar are responsible for the sugar content in Bush's Beans. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images A.J. Bush established Bush Brothers & Company in 1908. It was another six decades, however, before the well-recognized Bush’s Baked Beans came into fruition in 1969. Since that time, several flavor varieties have joined the company’s product line. This popular side dish offers solid nutritional value due to the healthfulness of beans; however, the added ingredients make this product one in which you should not overindulge....

Belgian waffles can be accompanied by fruit or savory toppings. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Compared to standard waffles, Belgian waffles are usually thicker and have larger and deeper square indentations. These waffles are sometimes also made using yeast instead of baking powder for leavening. Advertisement Eating a number of Belgian waffles can cause you to go over your daily calorie budget if you aren't careful, especially if you top them with lots of butter, syrup and whipped cream....

Different varieties of onions have similar concentrations of nutrients. Whether you use them as a main ingredient, condiment and garnish, onions add flavor to a variety of dishes. Onions are a low-calorie, healthful food to include in your diabetes diet, providing you with fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin C and other micronutrients. Some evidence suggests that certain chemicals in onions may help you maintain blood sugar control. Advertisement Low Carbohydrates And Calories The American Diabetes Association recommends that you eat at least three to five servings of vegetables daily....

Modified push ups and planks are a great chest workout with a broken hand. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages A hand injury can throw a serious wrench in your chest strengthening routine. Many of the most commonly performed chest exercises utilize your hands in some capacity and would be ill advised following an injury to this area. Despite this, all hope is not lost. There are several different exercises that can effectively target the chest muscles to allow you to exercise with a broken hand....

Chocolates may increase your chances of a gallbladder attack. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that stores bile. Common diseases of the gallbladder include gallstones and cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. Diet and food allergies can affect your gallbladder, especially if you already have a gallbladder condition. Although no specific research has linked chocolate to gallbladder attacks, fatty food like chocolate may be a potential trigger....

Running on a treadmill. Image Credit: ShotShare/iStock/Getty Images Running improves heart and lung conditioning, burns excess fat, strengthens muscles, improves sleep, and can help overcome depression or other mental problems. A runner does not have to train for 26-mile marathons or try to sprint at Olympic speeds to benefit. All running, at any speed, is beneficial, but speed and length of run affect calorie and fat burning. Consult a doctor before starting any running program....

Doing the elliptical trainer does not make your legs and butt bigger. Image Credit: mediaphotos/iStock/GettyImages Some people may try to avoid the elliptical machine because they think it will bulk up their legs or create a bigger “elliptical butt.” This is a complete myth, however, because the elliptical trainer does the exact opposite — it actually helps you slim down while improving muscle definition. Advertisement Tip Doing the elliptical trainer does not make your legs and butt bigger....

Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages The root of the ginger plant, or Zingiber officinale, has a long history in the treatment of digestive disorders. The aromatic and slightly pungent root is also a food source used extensively in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. While ginger is an herb of choice for treating an upset stomach, it may trigger heartburn in high doses. See your doctor if heartburn persists, and do not use ginger to self-treat a medical condition....

Apples with the skin have more nutrients than peeled apples. Image Credit: PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/GettyImages Most nutrients in fruits and vegetables, such as apples, are found in the skin or peel. If you have been taking the peel off the apple before you eat it, you might not be getting the most value out of the apple’s nutrition. While it is tempting to peel your apples, you may want to reconsider....

Fainting or “blacking out” while exercising can be dangerous, but the underlying cause is not always a serious condition, according to the National Institutes of Health Medline Plus. Malnutrition, overheating, dehydration and stress can all lead to blacking out, and exercise can hasten the process. In some cases, however, a serious underlying disorder such as heart disease can be the cause. If you black out during exercise despite taking preventive measures such as adequate hydration, consult a doctor....

All types of protein cycle through the same five steps of digestion. Image Credit: nitrub/iStock/Getty Images Eggs, meat and milk are the chief sources of protein in the United States and other industrialized countries. Although manufacturers vary the amounts of protein in their products depending on the latest trends, your body always has the same response to protein intake, according to a 2013 report in PLoS ONE. The digestion of protein involves five steps....

Beans, chickpeas and other legumes are chock-full of fiber and may help ease the pain and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages About one in 20 Americans will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. This painful condition is often ignored and goes untreated for years. In fact, only one in three people gets treatment. The good news is that you can prevent hemorrhoids and relieve their symptoms by tweaking your diet; certain foods can ease the pain and discomfort associated with this problem and keep flareups at bay....

Sliced grapefruit on a wooden tabletop. Image Credit: ValentynVolkov/iStock/Getty Images A sore throat occurs when the throat becomes inflamed and irritated. Soreness can be caused by many conditions including a virus, bacteria, hay fever, pollution, cigarette smoke or a respiratory infection. A sore throat can affect your quality of life by making speaking, eating and even breathing difficult. Certain foods can aggravate or scratch your throat when it is already tender and sore....

Image Credit: tanjichica7/iStock/Getty Images Gluten is a protein found in many types of grains, including wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Proteins are common triggers of food allergies, and gluten falls to this category. People who produce Immunoglobulin E antibodies against gluten develop an allergy, which is associated with many symptoms, including a cough. If you suspect you have a food allergy, consult your doctor. In some cases, a food allergy can cause a life-threatening anaphylactic shock....

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Effects How to Know if You're Too Sick Is It Ever OK? Bottom Line Working remotely has its perks: You can avoid a crappy commute, wear pajama pants during meetings and sneak in a workout during your lunch hour. But when the line between your home and the office becomes blurred, there are also some possible downsides too....