If you’re over 50 and having trouble losing weight, avoid sugary and highly refined carbs. Image Credit: Creative-Family/iStock/GettyImages Over 50 is hardly over the hill, but if you’re in that age range, you know your body and metabolism are changing. While there isn’t one best diet for over 50 years old, there are some good foods to include in your diet and a few to limit. Doing so can prevent weight gain that often comes with aging....
A small dish of vanilla pudding. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Any food that is high in protein can be processed for swallowing difficulties. Depending on the condition that is causing the swallowing difficulty, the food must be chopped, mashed, ground, pureed or liquified so that little to no chewing is necessary to get the food down your throat. If the food is not smooth enough, you may cough or choke, and possibly aspirate, thereby allowing the food to enter your lungs....
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Serotonin Basics Step 1 Serotonin is one of the most important brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, for regulating the sleep/wake cycle. Diets high in the amino acid tryptophan can maintain healthy serotonin levels, but lifestyle choices like constant travel and an erratic sleep schedule can disrupt serotonin production. When serotonin levels are not normal, sleep disturbances and other issues can result, including depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. Advertisement Role in Sleep Cycle Step 1 Even in the 21st century, sleep is not fully understood....
Cycling is a great way to lose weight. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages If you love biking and want to lose a few pounds, you’re in luck — cycling for weight loss is fun. Having that attribute in an exercise that you actually like gives you a leg up because consistency is key for fat loss, and it’s easiest to stick with exercises you enjoy. With that said, there’s no magic number of miles you need to ride to slim down....
Flat iron steaks go by several names — most often top blade steaks or top chuck steaks. Image Credit: ozgurcoskun/iStock/GettyImages Flat iron steaks go by several names — most often top blade steaks or top chuck steaks. Chuck refers to cuts from the neck and shoulder, which are cost-effective and flavorful, but on the tougher and fattier side. Cooking flat iron steak in the oven can be done, but isn’t the best option....
Pork shoulder should be cooked carefully. Image Credit: Dar1930/iStock/Getty Images A thick slab of pork shoulder is the type of meat that usually has to be cooked all day long to achieve the tender, fall-off-the-bone result. By using a convection oven, you can speed up the cooking process without destroying the results. Bonus: You get a healthier meal. Advertisement As the meat cooks in the convection oven, excess fat will melt out, flavoring the meat as it leaves....
Your vertical jump measurement gives you an idea of how much you progress in your vertical jump training. Image Credit: Jordan Siemens/Stone/GettyImages Sports, such as basketball, volleyball and certain track and fields events, require the ability to jump vertically. And jumping straight into the air requires powerful contraction and extension of all the leg and back muscles. Advertisement If you're working to increase the height of your vertical jump, it's important to know how to accurately measure your jump so that you can gauge a baseline height and track your progress....
Frozen fillets can be cooked in foil within minutes. Image Credit: ladi59/iStock/Getty Images Cooking fish in a sealed, airtight pouch is one of the easiest and healthiest preparation methods. Referred to as cooking “en papillote” – the French term for the technique – it usually calls for wrapping the fish in a parchment parcel and baking it in the oven. Foil works just as well as parchment, with the additional benefit that it’s suitable for the grill....
Cardio is a great way to help firm up your stomach. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages A flabby, hanging stomach can be a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle, says Harvard Health Publishing. Childbirth, extreme weight loss and weight that fluctuates frequently can also result in a saggy belly. Advertisement Making changes to your exercise routine, diet and lifestyle can add up to inches lost and a firmer abdomen. Making healthy food choices as well as strengthening your core work together to create a leaner profile....
Thinner cut steaks present some challenges for the home griller. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/liquidlibrary/Getty Images Steak is a great source of protein, and thin steaks are ideal for portion control. The challenge with grilling thin steaks is achieving a good sear on the exterior without getting an overcooked and grey-looking interior. Advertisement Tip The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend eating about 26 ounces of meat, poultry and eggs weekly to meet your protein requirements....
Cooking a turkey without a bag will lead to a juicy, mess-free holiday dinner. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Oven Bag Substitutes Roasting Pan Method Foil Method Oven Bag Pros and Cons Faced with a turkey that needs roasting, many home cooks turn to a not-so-secret weapon: an oven-safe cooking bag. Using one yields a moist, juicy bird — and not to mention, cuts down on cleanup. Advertisement But cooking turkey in an oven bag is not without its drawbacks....
Sweet potatoes are more than just a sweet side dish — these recipes will help you turn them into tasty meals and snacks. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. And if you’re only using the sweet, orange root vegetable when you need a quick pie or roasted side dish, you’re missing out. Advertisement Just 1 cup of baked sweet potato provides nearly half of your daily vitamin C needs, Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD, an NYC- and LA-based performance nutritionist, tells LIVESTRONG....
If you usually work out with dumbbells, try this 5-minute kettlebell workout instead. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages Need to squeeze in a quick workout between meetings or errands? Or maybe you’re looking for a leg day finisher. Well, AMRAP (as many reps/rounds as possible) is the best way to do both, depending on what you need. Advertisement Similar to Tabata (a type of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT), when doing an AMRAP workout, it's usually done in a short period of time (5 to 10 minutes)....
Pedaling an exercise bike is an efficient way to burn calories. Image Credit: Eugenio Marongiu/Cultura/GettyImages Once you’re ready to turn your dream of losing weight into reality, it’s time to develop a fitness routine. People who enjoy a repetitive, solo workout can often find success by pedaling a stationary bike. This simple workout contributes to a rapid calorie burn to help you work toward your goal. Advertisement Tip Pedaling an exercise bike is an efficient way to burn calories and can help you in your quest to lose weight....
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Sometimes you need supplements to improve your energy. Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages If you’re an over-40 male who is tired all the time, it’s not just because of your age. It turns out that chronic exhaustion can be a sign of a medical issue. Or it may mean that you need to get more active. Advertisement There are vitamins you can take that may improve your energy. And if you talk to your doctor, you may find that you have deficiencies that need supplementation to enhance your fuel levels....
A staple of fine dining, the New York strip steak comes from a part of the animal without a lot of movement, making this meat tender. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages A staple of fine dining, the New York strip steak comes from a part of the animal without a lot of movement, making this meat tender. But strip steak calories quickly add up if you opt for the biggest cut. Even though you might crave a steak sometimes, be sure to keep your portion size small....
A man pouring a shot of vodka after eating. Image Credit: Radist/iStock/Getty Images Glucose, a substance obtained by eating carbohydrates such as cereal and pasta, is an important source of energy. Drinking alcohol can cause hypoglycemia, or dangerously low blood glucose levels resulting in dizziness, disorientation, and even coma. While a maximum of one alcoholic beverage per day is considered safe for most people, including individuals with blood glucose disorders, it’s important talk to your doctor about the amount of alcohol that’s safe for you, especially if you have diabetes or another health condition....
Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images Albumin, a blood protein, is routinely measured to assess overall health status. Albumin has also been commonly used to determine nutritional health, but the interpretation of albumin levels -- and how to manage low levels -- has changed in recent years. Often, when albumin levels are low, an increase in dietary protein is recommended. However, low albumin levels are actually more suggestive of an underlying disease or condition, such as kidney disease, inflammation or malnutrition....
