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Fish — including salmon — are prime sources of vitamin D as well as quality protein. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Foods Naturally High in Vitamin D Fortified Foods High in Vitamin D Vitamin D and Calcium Vitamin D is called the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. The nutrient helps maintain strong bones and a healthy immune system, among other benefits, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

Eating hummus with veggies for an afternoon snack may help protect your gut. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages A healthy gut sets the foundation for overall health. It’s linked to immunity and can even affect your mental health. What you eat plays an important role, and choosing the right snacks can help — or hinder — your microbiome. Advertisement When it comes to taking care of your digestive system, yogurt is typically the go-to snack food thanks to its beneficial probiotics — but it isn't your only option....

Breathing exercises can help improve circulation and reduce pulmonary embolism symptoms. Image Credit: FG Trade/E+/GettyImages In This Article Symptoms Coughing and Deep Breathing Walking Ankle Flexes Calf Raises Swimming Safety and Risks A pulmonary embolism — or a blood clot in the lung — affects around 1 in 1,000 people in the United States every year, according to the American Lung Association. Advertisement An embolism often starts as a blood clot in your leg, where it breaks off the vein wall and travels to the lungs....

Turning on bright lights when you wake up in the middle of the night can signal your brain to stay awake and alert. Image Credit: ake1150sb/iStock/GettyImages Perhaps you’ve experienced some version of this scenario: Your bladder beckons in the middle of the night, dragging you from dreamland, and now you’re finding it difficult to drift off again. But what do you do if you can’t fall back asleep after waking up to pee?...

Make stuffed mushrooms easy by popping them in your air fryer Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Listen up: Veggies shouldn’t be boring, dull or tasteless. Indeed, how you prep and cook a vegetable can make all the difference when it comes to upping the flavor factor. Advertisement And we're not just talking about deep frying. While frying in oil will make your broccoli — or just about any food — taste better, it's not the healthiest route....

Some recovery tricks might seem like the ticket to faster muscle repair, but they are actually a waste of time and money. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Ice NSAIDs Creams Epsom Salts Compression Boots Legs Up the Wall Saunas Hot-Cold Water Therapy Supplements You decided to go big or go home during your last sweat session and now you're seriously hurting. So, to deal with sore muscles, you grab an ice pack, pop an Advil and you're good to go, right?...

Staying hydrated can help keep Gilbert's syndrome symptoms in check. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Being told you have Gilbert’s syndrome — which causes bouts of jaundice — can leave you with lots of questions about what foods to eat or avoid. The good news? There’s nothing complicated about a diet that will keep symptoms in check: avoid fasting, eat healthy and stay hydrated. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 7 Healthy Foods for Your Liver That Help It Do Its Job Video of the Day What Is Gilbert’s Syndrome?...

It can take a bit of time to get used to a raw food diet. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages Switching from an omnivorous diet to a raw-food vegan diet can affect your digestion while your body gets used to the new food. Be wary of any sources recommending a raw vegan “detox” diet. Claims that a diet will detox or cleanse your body are misleading. Advertisement Read more: Just Say "No" to That Detox Diet or Juice Cleanse Video of the Day Raw Food 'Detox' Symptoms Some proponents of raw food diets say that eating all raw foods can “detox” or “cleanse” your body....

Brown rice sometimes causes allergic reactions. Ingestion of brown rice or its products sometimes causes allergic reactions. This may result from contamination or the inclusion of food additives derived from sources other than rice. For example, babies have suffered allergic reactions when gluten or wheat was included in a brown rice baby food, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. However, even pure brown rice occasionally causes allergic reactions. Advertisement Brown Rice Defined Both brown rice and white rice are the seeds of Oryza sativa, the rice plant....

Various studies around aspartame consumption have correlated the sugar substitute with various health issues, but causation is not known at this time. Image Credit: Daisy-Daisy/iStock/GettyImages Diet soda is the artificially sweetened zero-calorie version of regular soda, and aspartame is a commonly used artificial sweetener in carbonated beverages. But if you drink in this sugar substitute, are you more likely to have joint pain and inflammation? Advertisement Aspartame and Inflammation Aspartame was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1983 for use in carbonated beverages....

Wear gloves to help prevent blisters when working out. Image Credit: zoff-photo/iStock/GettyImages Hitting the rock wall or performing a series of strength-training lifts won’t be as easy or enjoyable if you’re nursing annoying blisters from working out. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, practice preventative measures to avoid blisters and immediate self-care if you do develop them. Advertisement Tip Blisters on your hands when working out can be due to friction when your hands continuously rub against a piece of workout equipment, like a barbell or dumbbells....

Woman grabbing knee and calf in pain. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Calf and knee pain can be debilitating and force you to take time out from your exercise or sports training. Such pain may prevent you from completing your everyday activities such as getting out of bed and walking around your house. Include exercises to strengthen your hamstring, quadricep and calf muscles, all of which cross your knee joint, reducing your risk of calf and knee injuries....

A glass of Amaretto surrounded by almonds and a bowl of biscuits. Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/Getty Images The Italian premium liqueur, Amaretto, has aficionados worldwide, since it pairs easily with bar mixes or sips neat and on the rocks. The almond, apricot drink has a sweet, flavor reminiscent of a fruity wine, but it packs more calories per ounce. Advertisement Brands The Di Sarrono brand is the oldest and one of the most popular according to the Drinks Mixer website....

A slim man is using the chest press machine. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Having a workout partner is a fun way to stay motivated and accountable, but it can inspire feelings of jealousy when one of you begins seeing results faster than the other one. The fault may not be entirely yours – your workout and diet may be perfect, but genetics plays a role in your response to exercise, as well....

Muscle soreness is common after running — particularly in your thighs and buttocks. Image Credit: satamedia/iStock/GettyImages If you’re a runner, sore muscles are most likely a common occurrence. With glute pain from running, you need to be able to determine whether it’s normal muscle soreness or sign of a possible injury before you hit the road again. Advertisement Tip Muscle soreness is common after running — particularly in your thighs and buttocks....

Female runners should take note of any abnormalities in their menstrual cycles. Every woman's menstrual cycle has a different biological timetable, and for most women, this timetable should be fairly consistent. If you have recently begun a new exercise regimen or have consistently worked out over an extended period of time, you may have noticed a change in your menstrual cycle. If this is the case, there may be some things you should know about your body and some actions you can take to get your menstrual cycle back on track....

For safety and some benefits, add cayenne pepper to your food. Image Credit: indigolotos/iStock/Getty Images Cayenne pepper has been used for medicinal purposes for about 9,000 years. While cayenne pepper as a whole food is safe to eat during pregnancy, you may not want to take it as a supplement. Talk to your obstetrician about cayenne pepper and any other alternative forms of medicine you may be taking during your pregnancy....

Corn syrup -- light or dark -- is not an effective laxative for anyone. Image Credit: PRImageFactory/iStock/Getty Images Corn syrup was once a common home remedy for infant constipation. Added to an infant’s bottle it would prompt a bowel movement, but medical authorities no longer consider this treatment to be an effective remedy — for infants or adults. If you have chronic constipation, ask your doctor which remedy will help relieve your symptoms and get your bowel movements back on track....

Taking too much vitamin D might be the reason behind your bloat. Image Credit: aldomurillo/E+/GettyImages Vitamin D is one of those essential nutrients that gets a lot of buzz. While it’s a fat-soluble vitamin the body produces when exposed to the sun — which explains why it’s commonly referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” — it’s estimated that 50 percent of the global population has a vitamin D deficiency, according to a 2012 article published in the ​Journal of Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics​....

Basket of almonds Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images A handful of almonds is a tasty, portable snack that doesn’t require refrigeration, which can make these nuts convenient to eat following a workout. However, while almonds are healthy for you, they may not be ideal for a post-workout snack due to the lack of certain nutrients. Advertisement Calories Almonds can be a poor choice for a post-workout meal for dieters, as the nuts are calorie-dense....