Two ribeye steaks in a heavy skillet on a white counter. Image Credit: adlifemarketing/iStock/Getty Images Delmonico steak originated in the 19th century at Delmonico’s Restaurant in Manhattan. Although the name is used for several different cuts of beef, Delmonico steak is often a ribeye. It is tender and more marbled than other steaks, sold boneless or bone-in. Cooking the steak with the bone makes it more flavorful and moist than the boneless steak....
Fasting once a week can help aid weight loss. Image Credit: stockvisual/E+/GettyImages While fasting once a week to lose weight may seem like just another silly fad, the science of fasting backs up the hype. Fasting does not just mean avoiding food, though. A successful program takes a little planning and basic knowledge of how fasting works. Advertisement Listen to the Experts According to the experts at Texas Medical Center, the benefits of intermittent fasting go far beyond simple weight loss....
Squats are great because you can do it anywhere and don't require equipment. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages If you diligently squat every day before and after work, first of all, you’re a champion. Sticking to a workout routine is great for consistency’s sake, but you also might be wondering about the benefits of squats for fat loss. While doing 100 reps of anything is seriously impressive, your squat routine isn’t necessarily going to yield the results you might be hoping for....
Energy drinks can actually provide a bevy of benefits to power you through your next workout. Image Credit: Getty Images/Mikel Taboada When you’re outlining what’s involved in leading a healthy life, energy drinks probably don’t rank near the top of the list. But you wouldn’t be alone in your assessment: Over the years, energy drinks have gotten a bad rap for being either high in sugar or full of preservatives....
Scrubbing your locks in hot water can make dandruff worse. Image Credit: torwai/iStock/GettyImages Dandruff can be distressing: No one wants to leave a trail of little white flakes in their wake. But if you’re shedding scalp snow onto your shoulders, you’re far from alone. Advertisement This common scalp condition (which is also characterized by itchiness) affects approximately half of adults, says Lucy Chen, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist at Riverchase Dermatology in Miami....
Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) and the mineral zinc are known for their powerful antioxidant and immune-supporting benefits. You could pop a supplement to meet your daily zinc and vitamin C needs — or you can include a variety of delicious foods that happen to be good sources of both nutrients. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that aids in wound healing and also helps support the immune system, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....
Allergens Image Credit: studioportosabbia/iStock/Getty Images McDonald’s publishes information regarding potential food allergens found in their products online and in nutritional pamphlets and posters. However, the fast-food restaurant acknowledges that recipes often change and this published information can become outdated or inaccurate quickly. Although it may be useful to view this information to get a general idea of which items may contain specific food allergens, always verify the information with a McDonald’s employee before placing your order....
Rachel Sharp started seeing big results from alternate-day fasting within a month. Image Credit: Rachel Sharp/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Rachel Sharp had battled with her weight all her life and feared no diet or exercise regimen would ever work for her. It wasn’t until she turned 26 and was tipping the scales at 236 pounds that she finally discovered the life-changing secret that would help her shed more than 100 pounds in a year — and keep it off....
A bowl of vegetarian bean soup with spinach on a table with salt and pepper shakers. Image Credit: martinturzak/iStock/Getty Images Individuals diagnosed with anemia and low sodium levels should be treated with medical supervision to determine underlying causes and treatment. Anemia refers to a low red blood cell count in the body. It results in decreased oxygenation of the body’s cells and tissues and may be caused by a number of different factors including a poor diet or health diseases....
Dumbbell crunches are a great alternative for cable crunches. Image Credit: jeffbergen/E+/GettyImages Cable crunches are safe and effective, making them a mainstay exercise at the gym. The advantage of using cables is that they’re constantly providing tension because they can pull in different directions than free weights, which can only pull down. Advertisement However, dumbbells are often more accessible, especially at home. But do they provide an effective alternative to cable crunches?...
One-arm push-ups have a host of benefits for your body. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages The one-arm push-up just might be one of the most difficult body-weight exercises to master. Almost 70 percent of your body weight is bearing down on one arm. If you can accomplish this fitness feat, it’s a great party trick that’ll also impress everyone at the gym. In addition to giving you a slight ego boost, the exercise works wonders for your body as it strengthens your arm, shoulder, chest, core and even your hips....
Body checking can lead to low self-esteem and even depression. Image Credit: ArtistGNDphotography/E+/GettyImages In This Article What It Is Why We Do It Mental Health Effects How to Stop Most of us will sneak a peek at ourselves whenever we pass by a mirror or see our reflection in a window. This act of assessing our appearance is called body checking. Advertisement While the practice doesn't always prove problematic, it can cross the line into an unhealthy habit for some people (especially for those struggling with disordered eating) when it becomes an obsessive behavior....
Eating too much protein can cause stomach pain. Image Credit: Fuzullhanum/iStock/GettyImages If your stomach hurts after your meals, you might wonder if too much protein is to blame. Generally, a good amount of protein in your diet does not cause digestive trouble all on its own. However, other factors may cause abdominal pain after you consume high-protein meals. Advertisement Tip High-protein meals generally don't cause stomachaches. However, other dietary factors could be the cause of your pain....
Can You Live on a Liquid Diet? Image Credit: trumzz/iStock/GettyImages Most people receive adequate nutrition through healthful, well-balanced diets that consist of solid foods. For individuals with stomach and bowel conditions — such as cancer or Crohn’s disease — a regular diet may not always be possible. For this reason, liquid diets exist. Follow a liquid diet at the discretion of your physician. You should not try to live on a clear liquid diet....
Apple cider vinegar and cinnamon can help with weight loss. Image Credit: TinasDreamworld/iStock/GettyImages A few studies suggest that certain foods, such as apple cider vinegar and cinnamon, may help with weight loss. However, it’s unlikely that adding them to your diet will make a significant difference in the quest to shed unwanted pounds. Advertisement To derive a possible benefit from these foods, you need to include them in a sensible weight-management plan that focuses on a healthy diet and regular exercise....
There are many causes of exhaustion, headache, and the inability to focus and one could be fasting hypoglycemia. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images Fasting hypoglycemia is a type of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, that occurs when the stomach is empty. Fasting hypoglycemia is diagnosed as a blood glucose level of less than 50mg/dL, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Symptoms of fasting hypoglycemia include inability to concentrate, lack of energy and headache....
Weight Watchers' "SmartPoints" system encourages you to choose healthful foods, assigning low point values to the healthiest foods so you get to eat more of them. Image Credit: Janna Danilova/iStock/GettyImages Weight Watchers’ “SmartPoints” system encourages you to choose healthful foods, assigning low point values to the healthiest foods so you get to eat more of them. But as with money, once your SmartPoints budget is gone, you’re done eating for the day — so choose snack foods like crackers wisely....
Sudden upper-right abdominal pain may be a symptom of gallstones. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages A gallbladder cleanse with grapefruit juice is rumored to help rid your body of gallstones, but there is no sound evidence that a diet or “cleanse” using any type of food or beverage, including grapefruit juice, will treat or prevent gallstones, according to the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement In order to "cleanse" your gallbladder, proponents of this practice may suggest ingesting a combination of olive oil, herbs and grapefruit juice (or some other type of fruit juice) over a specified time period....
A bowl of pickled cucumbers on a table. Image Credit: Azurita/iStock/Getty Images Dill pickles – and other salty foods – cause your blood pressure to increase through the natural action of sodium on the body. Eating one pickle won’t kill you. Combined with the rest of the foods in your diet that contain added sodium chloride, however, a steady habit of pickle consumption can lead to high blood pressure and other serious chronic diseases....
Running 3 miles a day, paired with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits, can help you burn excess body fat. Image Credit: Tony Anderson/DigitalVision/GettyImages If you regularly go running 3 miles a day, you’ve developed a fantastic habit for reaching your weight loss goals. The key to losing weight is establishing a caloric deficit, or burning more calories than you take in, and running is great for burning calories. But, depending on your eating habits, you might need to make those runs a little longer, or make a few healthy, sustainable tweaks to your diet to see the fat really come off....
