Three sessions a week is good for cycling at the gym. Image Credit: Javier Sánchez Mingorance / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you’ve joined a gym and are thinking about signing up for an indoor cycling class (or a Spin class) for weight loss, here’s what you need to know about how it works and how often you should be doing it. Give it a spin — it could be fun! Advertisement Read more: You Have a Gym Membership, Now What?...
Topside is a cut of beef from the top round section of the cow’s thigh. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages If you’re trying to figure out how to cook a topside roast in a slow cooker, here’s what you need to know. Follow this easy recipe for a tender and moist slow cooker roast beef. Advertisement Read more: A Roast Beef Recipe That Makes for the Perfect Entrée and Next-Day Sandwiches Video of the Day Beef Topside: A Lean Cut Topside is a cut of beef from the top round section of the cow’s thigh, which is an extra lean cut of beef, according to the Mayo Clinic....
If you enjoy straying from typical chicken and beef meals from time to time, lamb recipes may offer a tasty, flavorful option. Image Credit: Yulia Buzaeva/iStock/GettyImages If you enjoy straying from the typical chicken and beef meals from time to time, lamb recipes may offer a tasty, flavorful option. Cubed lamb is a versatile dish you can eat in a variety of ways, whether in a lamb stew or salad or served with vegetables and rice....
These four smart techniques are easy to master, thanks to this detailed how-to guide by chef Seamus Mullen. Image Credit: vgajic/E+/GettyImages Have you ever felt like the only way to add more vegetables to your diet is to eat unsatisfying salads and be miserable? We hear you. Fortunately, you’re wrong (no offense). Advertisement Vegetables are more versatile than many of us realize — and they can be used for way more than making sad salads....
Reverse lunges are easy to progress with a pair of dumbbells. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Tips Variations Want to strengthen your lower body without harming your knees? Reverse lunges can help with that no matter your fitness level. Advertisement Reverse lunges are a safe exercise that can challenge your lower-body strength and improve your overall stability. Learn how to do this move with good form and discover all the benefits this exercise offers....
In This Article Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B7 Vitamin B9 Vitamin B12 Vitamin B Complex Vitamin B17 You may see B vitamins lining the supplement shelves at your grocery store, but you can often reach your daily value (DV) of this essential group of vitamins naturally through what you eat. B vitamins are a group of eight vitamins that help your body create energy from the food you eat, per the U....
references Serious Eats 1 of 12 Overview There it is, sitting on your shelf next to that old box of sea salt, a smelly little wonder substance that has been thought to help people avoid certain types of cancer, lower their cholesterol and amp up their immune systems during flu season. We speak of garlic, the beloved stinking rose and global-cuisine superstar. "Garlic is one of nature's best medicines," says Courtney Abrams, a health coach at Roslyn Wellness....
Your gut has a circadian rhythm, too. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Not getting enough shut-eye is linked to weight gain, a foul mood, trouble concentrating and even chronic diseases like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. But did you know it can affect your bathroom routine, too? Advertisement "We now think sleep — especially too little or poor-quality sleep — can impact your bowel habits and cause symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea," says Kyle Staller, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist and the director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory at Mass General....
Flavor your chicken breast with fresh ground pepper, cayenne pepper or dried basil to boost its flavor. Like chicken, herbs such as basil contain D-aspartic acid. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages When proteins are digested down, the body is left with amino acids, which help the body break down food, repair body tissue, grow and perform many other functions, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Amino acids can also be a source of energy....
A low-calorie version of the DASH diet can still be delicious and satisfying. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages The popular DASH diet is well known for its success in combating high blood pressure. In fact, it’s consistently ranked among the best diets out there. What’s more: A low-calorie version of DASH can also be a healthy way to lose weight. Advertisement A relatively restrictive 1,200-calorie DASH diet is on the low end of the daily calories needed by most people....
Meat tends to be high in protein and fat and contains almost no carbs. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages Some bodybuilders are so exact with their diets that they carry around scales to measure their food. That’s how important nutrition is for bodybuilding. Planning out your meals in advance with the help of a calorie counter takes some of the guesswork out of eating, which is important if you’re following a restrictive diet like the low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet....
People running fast on treadmills at the gym. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images Circuit training involves moving through a series of exercises with little or no rest in between exercises. Exercises, called stations in circuit-training terminology, can be body-weight exercises such as push-ups, weight-lifting exercises, core or even cardio exercises depending on the purpose of the circuit and your fitness goals. It is important to warm up thoroughly before circuit training to maximize the benefits of your workout while minimizing the risk of injury....
Prawns are high in protein and low in calories, so can be useful in a weight loss program. Image Credit: Xsandra/E+/GettyImages While shrimp and prawns might look and taste similar, prawns actually belong to a different species, although both are crustaceans. Prawns come only from fresh water and are larger and meatier than shrimp, with a slightly sweeter taste. Prawns can be cooked and eaten like shrimp, and they have much the same nutritional value....
Close-up of soy beans in a wooden spoon and on countertop. Image Credit: kenjito/iStock/Getty Images Soy chips are similar in appearance and texture to potato chips, but they’re made with soy flour rather than potatoes, and they are also more nutritious than potato chips. Though soy crisps contain a large amount of sodium per serving, they also contain a good amount of certain nutrients, making them a fairly healthy snack choice....
Heinz cream of tomato soup supplies few calories. Many dieters enjoy the warmth and sensation of comfort foods, such as a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. While soup can play an important role in weight loss, it may also provide various nutrients, depending on the ingredients. Heinz cream of tomato soup is one variety of soup sold in the United Kingdom. This cream of tomato soup comes in sizes of 300 g, 400 g and 800 g tins....
Dairy-free products that contain probiotics are available in many stores. Image Credit: mediaphotos/iStock/Getty Images Probiotics are good bacteria that help balance bacteria in the colon and can boost overall gastrointestinal health. Probiotics can be taken as supplements and are found naturally in certain foods. If you follow a dairy-free diet, you can still take probiotics. While probiotics are often found in dairy-based foods such as yogurt, several dairy-free alternatives are just as effective....
Pushups can strengthen your back muscles, reducing your risk of back pain. Image Credit: kieferpix/iStock/Getty Images Aches and pains, especially in the back, are something that many people deal with on a daily basis. The idea of working out completely pain-free is a bit of a fantasy – there always seems to be a sore muscle somewhere. Advertisement Performing pushups with back pain is OK as long as you don't have from a serious back injury....
Fresh or frozen blueberries may be a healthy addition to a diabetic diet. Image Credit: Mariia Meteleva/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to managing diabetes, research has shown that diet is one of the most important factors, notes the Mayo Clinic. Some foods, however, may play a more powerful role than others in managing the symptoms of the disease. One such food? Blueberries. See how they can fit into a diabetic diet....
One cup of blueberries has 17 grams of carbs. Image Credit: Jose M Moya/iStock/GettyImages Some superfoods are a lot easier to eat than others, and blueberries are perhaps the easiest. If you’re watching your carb intake and are wondering about the number of carbs in blueberries, here’s what you need to know. Advertisement Tip One cup of blueberries has 17 grams of carbs. Carbs in Blueberries Like most fruits, blueberries are composed primarily of water and carbs, with very little fat....
Cashew nuts are low in purines. Image Credit: nataliaspb/iStock/Getty Images Cashews are a rich source of protein, monounsaturated fats and nutrients such as copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. Because they are also low in purines – compounds your body breaks down into uric acid – an individual with gout can include them in her diet. Excess uric acid in the bloodstream accumulates in joints, causing the pain and swelling characteristic of gout....
