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Close-up of pink calculator. Image Credit: amanaimagesRF/amana images/Getty Images The energy content of a food is a measure of how many calories the food contains. Your body needs a certain number of calories each day – the required amount varies with your age, gender, weight status and activity level – to maintain itself. Eating fewer than the required calories each day will result in weight loss, while eating more calories than your body requires on a regular basis will result in weight gain....

Find how to switch from kph to mph in your owner's manual. When you take a walk or go for a run, you probably track the distance covered. This is a practical way to measure progress over time. Most treadmills provide feedback about your workout including distance traveled. The distance data can be set to either English or metric measurements. If your treadmill displays distance in the metric system, kilometers per hour, you can switch it to display miles per hour....

Functionally, the only difference in a griddle and a frying pan is the anchored cooking surface. Image Credit: victoshafoto/iStock/Getty Images Cooking eggs on a griddle is all in the wrist. Functionally, the only difference in a griddle and a frying pan is the anchored cooking surface. Use proper griddle temp for eggs for best results. Advertisement Eggs are a versatile ingredient that is a good source of protein and other essential vitamins and minerals, according to the USDA....

Stabilization exercises like the dead bug can help ease lower back pain. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative The dead bug exercise is one of the best ab exercises you’re probably not doing. Advertisement A small, no-crunch core movement, the dead bug requires a little extra coordination. But once you get the hang of it, you'll be on your way to a stronger foundation, which can decrease back pain, make everyday tasks like walking and lifting heavy objects easier and improve athletic performance....

Image Credit: jolopes/Adobe Stock Let's face it: It's hard to say no to the occasional doughnut or double cheeseburger. But as it turns out, the foods we eat can have pretty dire consequences for how long we live. Advertisement About 45.4 percent of deaths caused by heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes — the leading causes of death in the U.S. — are associated with eating either too much or too little of certain foods, revealed a March 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)....

Waking up with a stuffy nose? The air in your home may be to blame. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Stuffy noses are never fun. But they’re especially bothersome first thing in the morning, when mucus and congestion can sap your energy and turn you into a dripping, zombie-like mess. Advertisement Often the problem has a straightforward answer, like a cold or another viral infection that'll usually ease up on its own within a week....

1 of 17 Overview With this beloved American ritual of watching football comes another tradition: tailgating and parties. Fans snack and sip their way through hours of tackling, passing, running and touchdowns every weekend. If you join the ranks of these revelers, you may be interested in some munchies that are tasty and healthy. We asked a few nutritionists to weigh in on their favorite football treats that won't break the scale....

Strengthening yoga poses like Chair and Tree can help you burn more more calories during your regular walking routine. Image Credit: Amanda McDonald/LIVESTRONG.com It can be hard to fit cardio, strength training and stretching into a week of workouts, let alone a single session. But together, the three burn calories, build muscle and prevent injury — and all you need is 30 minutes (really!). Advertisement That's the goal behind this quick, equipment-free walking and yoga workout from Tatiana Lampa, a certified personal trainer and creator of the Training with T app....

Apple juice may be mixed with olive oil to create a homeopathic gallbladder cleanse. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images An apple juice cleanse is an alternative treatment for gallstones. However, no scientific evidence suggests that any type of fruit juice cleanse will dissolve gallstones, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you’re in pain, seek medical attention. Gallstones can become life-threatening if they create an obstruction in your gallbladder duct. Ask your doctor before trying a home-based solution to gallstones or any other alternative treatment....

Using non-stick pans is considered safe at certain temperatures, but there are alternatives to try if you're weary. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article What Is It? Potential Risks Is It Safe? Alternatives Your frying pan is likely one of your most-used kitchen tools. Non-stick pans are especially convenient because they have a coating that makes them easier to use and clean....

You can start with exercise videos at home. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images Body sculpting, also called weight training, resistance training or strength training, is a form of exercise which uses external weight or resistance or your own body weight to stress the muscles. The end result is newly toned or sculpted muscles. Body sculpting can help you get in shape, tone the body and lose weight. The basics of body sculpting are simple, even for beginners and it doesn’t require a lot of equipment....

Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/GettyImages A bacon cheeseburger, commonly made with a hamburger patty, a slice of cheese and two to three slices of bacon on a hamburger roll, is a delicious indulgence now and then. The calories in a bacon cheeseburger can really vary depending on what restaurant is preparing it or if it's homemade. If it's homemade you can choose to make the burger patty with lean ground beef, lowering the fat content....

Drink at least 8 cups of water a day for kidney health. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Soda water is a type of carbonated water also called seltzer or sparkling water. Some people also use club soda to refer to seltzer, but club soda is typically made with dissolved minerals for an added taste. Advertisement NYU Langone Health explains that drinking enough water is helpful for preventing kidney stones. There's no known link between carbonated water and kidney stones, but you can always speak to your doctor if you are concerned about how your diet can affect kidney stone development....

Whether or not you're trying to lose weight, dietitians wish you would practice healthy moderation with all foods, including carbs and sweets. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages Ask almost anyone about their New Year’s resolutions and chances are good that “eating healthy” is near the top of the list. But while some people opt to overhaul their diets completely at the start of the year, making small behavioral changes you’re more likely to stick with could do more to improve your health in the long run....

A healthy sandwich on whole grain buns. Image Credit: OlgaMiltsova/iStock/Getty Images Certain dietary factors are believed to have an impact on the development or exacerbation of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. OCD is an anxiety disorder that manifests in obsessions, or repetitive, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, or repetitive, uncontrollable behaviors. According to the Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy, a diet rich in whole grains and protein may be beneficial for reducing symptoms of OCD and preventing anxious reactions....

A bowl of lettuce on a wooden table. Image Credit: Anest/iStock/Getty Images Lettuce is often referred to as a “free food” because you can have a lot of it for a very small amount of calories. While lettuce does give you calories from carbohydrates, protein and fat, it also has a high water content. The large amount of water gives the leafy greens a lot of bulk to fill your belly, without further upping the calorie content....

Check your diet before adding protein powder to it. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages Protein powder is known as a must-have workout supplement, but you may wonder if your daily workout shakes are giving you muscle gains or just making you pile on fat pounds. Take a look at your daily diet. If it includes healthy, protein-rich foods, there’s a chance you don’t need to worry about protein powder supplementation at all....

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Doing resistance exercises, like weightlifting, offers you a drug-free way to build muscle. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Disease, aging and a sedentary lifestyle break down your soft tissues. Many methods let you build muscle and prevent this loss. Yet muscle-building drugs can cause side effects. Fortunately, there are ​natural ways to increase muscle mass without supplements​. Learning these effective and safe methods can help you slow aging and fight disease and muscle breakdown....

Cubed chicken is a versatile ingredient that can be added as a topper to many dishes. Image Credit: Olena Beisiuk/iStock/GettyImages Cubed chicken is a versatile ingredient that can be added as a topper to many dishes. Add it to salads, soups, stir-fries, curries and more to up your meal’s protein content. Cooking diced chicken in a saucepan is quick and easy — it will help you get dinner on the table in no time....