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Roast beef is high in protein, but also comes with a lot of fat and cholesterol. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Each 2-ounce serving of roast beef has approximately 70 calories. Usually 2 ounces is about two regular slices, or four thinly-sliced pieces, although if you’re carefully keeping tabs on your calories, weigh your slices first to be sure. Advertisement More than half of the calories in roast beef lunch meat are from protein, while the remaining amount comes mainly from fat and a few carbohydrates....

Eggs are a great source of protein and can be made in a variety of ways. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages Eggs are a great source of protein and can be made in a variety of ways. If you have a microwave omelette maker, you can have an omelette in minutes. All you need is eggs and your desired filling and you have a delicious way to get the health benefits of eggs....

Start bone-in chicken over direct grill heat, brown the outside, and crisp the skin. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Grilling bone-in chicken on a gas grill is a challenge. You want the meat to cook through, without burning the outside of the meat. A slower cooking method is your key. Advertisement Tip Start bone-in chicken over direct grill heat, brown the outside, and crisp the skin. Then move the chicken to a cooler portion of the grill, so the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit....

Microwaving pearl barley is easy, but there are a few tips to keep in mind. Barley is a nutritious whole grain, rich in fiber and nutrients like folic acid, calcium and niacin. Pearl barley, processed to speed cooking time, lacks a fibrous outer hull. However, it still provides generous amounts of fiber, which can help control cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Advertisement Use pearl barley in place of rice in soups, stews or casseroles....

Safe and sustainable weight loss comes at a rate of 0.5 to 2 pounds per week. Image Credit: Peter Chadwick LRPS/Moment/Getty Images Eight weeks is an ambitious time frame to see the results of a lifestyle change, and, in some cases, it’s not enough time to completely destroy your belly fat. Work hard for eight weeks, though, and you’ll likely see some noticeable results, even if you don’t completely meet your goal during that time....

The butterfly crunch targets hard-to-reach oblique muscles as well as stretches the inner thighs and hips. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages There are only so many crunches you can crank out before becoming bored or hitting a plateau. But if you want to amplify your ab routine, you don’t have to abandon crunches altogether. Instead, trying a challenging variation like the butterfly crunch can make a big difference. Advertisement The butterfly crunch — which involves placing the soles of your feet together, so your legs form a diamond shape like a butterfly's wings — is an outstanding way to work your obliques, which are often omitted in traditional crunches that largely lean on the rectus abdominis (the front superficial ab muscles), Ben Lauder-Dykes, trainer for Fhitting Room and certified kettlebell instructor, tells LIVESTRONG....

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As you get older, formerly comfortable shoes may feel a bit snug due to your feet getting bigger. Image Credit: YsaL/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Why It Happens Managing Growing Feet When to See a Doctor You've always worn the same shoe size since, well, forever. Then one day you wake up and your tennis shoes feel a tad tight, or your sandals are suddenly a little snug. Advertisement No, you're not imagining it....

Fatty foods like chicken tenders and alcohol such as beer can trigger diarrhea. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/GettyImages Oftentimes, a bout of diarrhea is brought on by a virus or infection. It can even be a side effect of some medications, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease. But if you are experiencing loose, watery stools regularly, a food allergy, intolerance or eating certain foods in excess may be the cause....

1 of 10 Overview Goals: The one thing that separates a training program from just an exercise program. If you want to stay consistent with your workouts and get better results from your efforts, you need something to shoot for. To get the athletic and muscular body you’ve always envisioned (not to mention the performance and fitness levels to go with it), pursuing and achieving the strength benchmarks outlined here will allow you to achieve both....

You'll feel like a kid again when you work out on a rebounder. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Check out more of our 20-minute workouts here — we’ve got something for everyone. Alternating arms in this exercise add an element of coordination. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com Fire up your core with this ab exercise. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com You have the option to do this exercise with or without light dumbbells....

references Harvard Health Publishing: Reconsider Frozen Vegetables and Fruits Institute for Culinary Education: The History of Curry Curry Culture: Types of Curry Make a simple curry recipe with comforting spices and lots of protein and veggies for nutrient power. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Curry 101 Simple Curry Recipe Serving Ideas Editor’s Note The final product is simple, satiating and makes for a super-creamy comforting meal. Image Credit: Ashley Lall/LIVESTRONG....

references Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" Campfire Marshmallows: "Regular Marshmallows" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" Kraft-Heinz Foodservice: "Jet-Puffed Regular Marshmallows" Marshmallows are generally gluten-free but make sure to double-check the packaging. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages Are You Taking in Too Much Sugar? Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today! These giant treats boast the Gluten-Free label on the packaging....

A woman is using a shoulder press machine. Image Credit: IT Stock/Polka Dot/Getty Images Hammer Strength machines offer shoulder-strengthening workout variety. The machines are effective as they provide variable and progressive resistance. This means you can adjust the weight to match your workout goals whether you want to achieve muscular tone, strength or endurance. The Hammer shoulder press is found at many fitness clubs and is an essential piece of upper-body training equipment....

A baby's hand and arm. Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images Although those rolls of baby fat are adorable and squeezable, even young babies need to build muscle. You don’t need to take baby to the gym, but you do need to make sure she has ample opportunity to pump up those baby arms and start developing the muscles she needs to push herself up and eventually crawl and pull to a standing position....

Hip pain after walking could be a sign of doing too much, too soon. Image Credit: champja/iStock/GettyImages Walking is a way to stay active, increase the muscle strength in your legs and improve your cardiac health. Despite all these benefits, if your hips hurt after walking, it may be a sign of injury or an underlying medical condition. Understanding the possible causes of hip pain will help you adjust your activity level and pursue the appropriate treatments....

Calcium disodium EDTA is used as a preservative in certain processed foods, including canned carbonated beverages like soda. Image Credit: Kanawa_Studio/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What It Is Uses Risks and Side Effects Safety Calcium disodium EDTA is a chemical compound that can trap and remove heavy metals, both from your body and from things like food, paper, shampoo and cosmetics. Advertisement "It's a particularly versatile compound, says Christopher Cramer, PhD, chief research officer at Underwriters Laboratories....

A couple enjoy their Chinese meal. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests a rough guideline of 2,000 calories per day for the average person. The calories consumed from a plate of Chinese food will vary upon appetizer and entree selection as well as portion size. Advertisement Entree Sides A Chinese dinner is not complete without an egg roll, fried rice and wonton soup. The egg roll and soup will add 200 and 100 calories to the plate respectively....

A woman holding her hand above a computer. Image Credit: CentralITAlliance/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin D, also sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for healthy bone production and growth, since it helps your body absorb more dietary calcium. Not having enough vitamin D in your system means you will absorb almost 50 percent less dietary calcium than you would otherwise. A lack of vitamin D in your system is indicated by a blood test measuring vitamin D levels, and if left untreated, a deficiency can lead to poor bone health and some diseases....

Excess protein is used for energy or stored as fat. Image Credit: Kondor83/iStock/Getty Images Just as often as carbohydrates and fat are shunned in the name of weight loss, protein is turned to as a sure-fire way to keep off excess pounds. Although protein is designed to maintain body tissues and can’t be stored as-is, eating more protein than your body requires can lead to extra body fat. Advertisement Basic Function Your body is largely made up of protein – it’s what gives your cells structure and integrity....