A soccer player makes a high kick during a match in a stadium. Image Credit: Aksonov/iStock/Getty Images The average soccer player runs 5 to 6.5 miles in a typical game, much of which is at a sprint that demands the heart work at 85 percent of its maximum rate. To perform her best under these conditions, a player needs to consume adequate calories regularly and to obtain them from the right proportion of nutrient-dense foods....
The Schwinn Airdyne is an indoor exercise, or stationary, bike. While stationary bikes generally burn similar amounts of calories, the Airdyne offers optional upper-body exercises, which increase calories burned. Specific caloric figures are not available for the Airdyne, but you may wish to use an online calorie-burn calculator to estimate. Measurement Stationary bikes gauge your level of effort in different ways, such as pedal rotations per minute, distance covered over time or watts of energy you generate by pedaling....
Although extra virgin olive oil contains healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, too much of it can result in weight gain. Image Credit: Maximilian Stock Ltd./Photographer’s Choice/GettyImages Extra virgin olive oil is well known for its health benefits due to antioxidants that protect your cells from damage and anti-inflammatory compounds that may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Just be aware of its high calorie content if you want to maintain a healthy weight....
There is no published research on taking acetaminophen with melatonin. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Acetaminophen is a commonly prescribed pain reliever available in prescription and over-the-counter dosages. Melatonin is a popular nutritional supplement that is helpful for sleep. Advertisement As of 2011, scientists have not reported any adverse reactions between acetaminophen and melatonin, yet certain health risks exist from taking each of these products. Consult your doctor to determine if you can take acetaminophen with melatonin....
Use spices to ramp up the flavor of your low-sodium diet. Image Credit: Nikodash/iStock/GettyImages If controlling your blood pressure means a low-sodium diet, consider cayenne pepper as a salt alternative. Peppers and spices can enhance food tremendously, and they may have a blood-pressure-lowering (hypotensive) effect, though more research is needed on that topic. Advertisement Read more: List of Low-Sodium Diet Foods Video of the Day Historically, spices such as cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric and cayenne have been used as herbal medicines in traditional medicine....
Planks are a great core exercise after lumbar spinal surgery. Image Credit: Zinkevych/iStock/GettyImages Back surgery can take a toll on your emotions. If you’re tired of resting and want to get active, you may be on the lookout for safe core exercises after a spinal fusion. Or perhaps you’re worried about hitting the gym after months of pain and recovery. Advertisement However you're feeling, you should know that you're not alone....
A nutritious, balanced diet can help reduce chronic pancreatitis symptoms. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas — the large gland behind the stomach that secretes enzymes used for digestion. While acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly, chronic pancreatitis develops gradually and continues long term. The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is long-term, excessive alcohol use, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. A healthy diet, in addition to medical treatments, may help reduce pancreatitis symptoms, which can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and unintentional weight loss....
Spinach is a great source of electrolytes. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Looking for electrolyte-rich drinks? First, make sure you understand why these nutrients are necessary. Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge. Advertisement Your body needs them to regulate nerve and muscle function, maintain acid-base balance and maintain fluid balance. Electrolytes like chloride, potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium can be lost through sweat and need to be replaced through the foods you eat....
A chef begins tenderizing steaks. Image Credit: ivanmateev/iStock/Getty Images Naturally tender cuts of meat tend to be more expensive, and serving meat on a budget can be a challenge. There are many ways to tenderize tough meat before cooking it, which include pounding, scoring, soaking in a marinade and sprinkling it all over with a powdered meat tenderizer. All of these methods have the same goal in mind: Break down the dense, tough muscle fibers and the protein that binds them....
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in the dried spice turmeric, is thought to have medicinal benefits beyond its use in cooking. Image Credit: lacaosa/Moment/GettyImages Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric powder — familiar as a staple ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Research shows that there are many curcumin benefits including being an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent with the potential to prevent heart disease and cancer. Advertisement Tip Curcumin, the main active ingredient in the dried spice turmeric, is thought to have medicinal benefits beyond its use in cooking....
Most acorn squashes are dark green, but white and gold types also exist. Image Credit: SouthernLightStudios/iStock/Getty Images The familiar green winter squash with orange flesh called acorn squash gets its name from its deep green ridges, as well as its wide top that gradually tapers to a narrow bottom. That makes it look, yes, like an acorn. Advertisement Combining the squash with butter and syrup highlights its sweet taste. The naturally small squash variety is diminutive enough to be cooked whole, then peeled, and mashed or cubed....
Meatballs with sauce in a pan. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images/Monkey Business/Getty Images Broilers are an overlooked and underused kitchen preparation tool. Broiling is a healthy cooking method requiring no added fat. In fact, fat drains off the meatballs when you cook them in a broiler pan. Broiling exposes food to very high heat at close distance for a short cooking time. Combine this healthy cooking method with high quality meats and you’ve got a recipe for delicious and healthy meatballs....
Eat a clean diet to help cleanse your body of sugar. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Cutting out sugar isn’t easy, considering that 74 percent of packaged foods contain sucrose, dextrose, glucose and other added sugars. This popular ingredient is fueling the global obesity epidemic. Advertisement High sugar consumption has been linked to metabolic disorders, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory conditions and everything in between. Given these risks, it makes sense to limit or remove sugar from your diet and seek healthier substitutes....
A seared steak and vegetables. Image Credit: ersler/iStock/Getty Images The sear burner included on many higher-end gas grills is a powerful cooking tool. It uses a large number of small flames to heat a ceramic plate to very high temperatures. The superheated ceramic element emits infrared radiation, which rapidly sears and browns the food – usually meats – cooked over it. Although it can be used for other purposes, its primary role is to sear steaks rapidly before they go onto the grill....
Speed up the process of baking sweet potatoes by boiling them first. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Sweet potatoes are a classic side dish full of nutrients and benefits. This versatile root vegetable takes many forms: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, breakfast potatoes and so on. Advertisement Though the final result is delicious, making sweet potatoes can be a time-consuming task — baking a sweet potato can take nearly an hour. Video of the Day When you're in a time crunch, there is a way to cook your sweet potatoes faster....
Rice is a starchy grain that can contribute a significant amount of carbs to your diet, depending on how much of it you eat every day. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Rice is a starchy grain that can contribute a significant amount of carbs to your diet, depending on how much of it you eat every day. If you need to keep track of how many carbs you’re eating for either medical or dietary reasons, here’s how to count the carbohydrates in rice....
A portion of Lean Cuisine spaghetti with meat sauce has 310 calories, compared to 411 calories in a serving of canned spaghetti. Image Credit: psphotograph/iStock/Getty Images No matter how much weight you have to lose, losing fat is about burning more calories than you eat daily. Incorporating low-calorie frozen meals, like Lean Cuisine, into your diet is one way to keep your calories in check to shed pounds. While you’ll still need to exercise and follow a balanced and varied meal plan, using Lean Cuisine meals to practice portion control, avoiding over-indulging, and staying away from fast food can help you diet and lose weight....
Eating lean proteins and unprocessed foods such as fish and vegetables will help you lose lower belly fat. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages No magical solution exists to address the small pouch of fat at the front of your lower abs. When you’re dieting, you can’t point to an area and simply will it to disappear. Your body loses weight in a pattern determined by genetics and hormones. The pouch is extra fat, just like any other excess fat that’s deposited elsewhere on your body....
Grill burgers with salt, pepper and garlic to maximize the meat's flavor. Image Credit: arinahabich/iStock/GettyImages The season of tailgating, cookouts and pool parties isn’t quite complete without burgers sizzling on the grill. While hamburgers make for a simple dish, you can dress them up with some unique or flavorful condiments to add some flair to your summer gathering. Advertisement Kirk Biondi, the corporate executive chef at Ted's Montana Grill, has some tips and tricks to try at your next cookout....
1 of 12 Overview Want a breakfast that's a breakfast of champions? One that is nourishing, easy to make and delicious? Reach for an abundance bowl. These one-bowl meals can be meatless or contain meat. They can also be served hot or cold. No matter your preference, they all generally follow a simple formula. Every satiating bowl here includes six components: greens, grains, vegetables, protein, dressing and rich flair, such as nuts, seeds, avocado or cheese....
