teenagers skating, running and biking Everyday activities, sports and formal exercise can be combined to create a healthy fitness plan that keeps your teen moving. Advertisement Cardio The CDC suggests that teens up to age 17 get at least 60 minutes of cardio each day. Although that may seem like a lot, your teen might be getting a good heart workout without even realizing it be walking, playing sports, skateboarding, running track or even dancing....
Sometimes listening to your food cravings is better than brushing them off. Image Credit: Bonfanti Diego/Cultura/GettyImages When you’re craving french fries, a chocolate shake or a juicy steak, that simply means you want to eat these delicious foods and you want them now, right? Not necessarily. Advertisement According to Tiffany Mendell, RDN, CDN, a New York-based registered dietitian-nutritionist, there are several physiological reasons behind your cravings. The severity and frequency of your food hankerings can be affected by a combination of unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as being dehydrated, lack of sleep and an unbalanced diet....
Certain ingredients in common foods you eat may cause increased trips to the bathroom. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages Diarrhea can often be the result of intestinal infections, a side effect of some medications — like antibiotics or magnesium-containing drugs — or a symptom of an underlying medical condition. However, certain foods can also leave you running to the bathroom a lot. Advertisement In fact, your diarrhea could be food-related if you've recently changed your diet or notice that it is only triggered by particular foods....
A woman looks stressed. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Relacore is a diet pill that claims to help users lose belly fat by blocking “diet-related stress and anxiety,” according to the Relacore website. Spot-reduction of fat on one part of the body is not possible. Only a calorie deficit can lead to overall weight loss, including from the belly. Many users have reported side effects from taking Relacore, including weight gain and fluctuating blood pressure....
Although abdominal exercises are beneficial, there are some instances in which they may cause harm to the pelvic floor. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages The pelvic floor is a group of muscles under the pelvis that separate the perineal region from the pelvic cavity above it. The pelvic floor supports the bladder, the uterus in women and the intestines, and holds a major role in urinary and fecal continence. Advertisement Although abdominal exercises are beneficial, there are some instances in which they may cause harm to the pelvic floor....
A typical glass of white zinfandel has about 108 calories per 5-ounce glass. Image Credit: Scukrov/iStock/GettyImages White zinfandel sometimes gets a bad reputation as a low-quality wine, but it’s got a deliciously sweet, refreshingly fruity flavor that pleases many palates. White zinfandel calories are just 108 per 5 ounce glass, but those can add up if you’re not careful. Advertisement White zinfandel was accidentally first crafted by Sutter Home Family Vineyards in 1972....
A wide variety of reps can help build lean muscles. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages There are many rep ranges that can help you build lean muscles. Some organizations, such as the American College of Sports Medicine, believe that the ideal rep range for mass is six to 12, but it’s possible to build muscle using a very wide range of repetitions. Advertisement Tip A wide range of reps can be used to build lean muscle, as long as you're increasing the weight, the number of sets or the number of repetitions over time....
Your local supermarket may be a hotbed of germs, but shopping smart can help prevent you from getting sick. Image Credit: miljko/E+/GettyImages Believe it or not, your local food mart may be germier than a public restroom. That’s right — from bacteria to viruses, grocery stores can expose you to a plethora of potential pathogens. Advertisement Whether you're trying to avoid the common cold or stay safe from the novel coronavirus, taking these four precautions can help protect your health on your next food run....
A staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and African diets, couscous is made from semolina and water. Cooked couscous has a fluffy texture and mild flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and dishes. Although couscous is traditionally prepared in a special pot known as a couscousier, you can cook couscous quickly with nothing more than water boiled in the microwave. Serve cooked couscous mixed with chopped vegetables and olive oil as a salad; as a side dish for grilled meat, poultry or fish; or as a bed for stews and braises....
Simply boiled quinoa is a nutritious and delicious alternative to popular carb-based sides, such as pasta, rice or couscous. Image Credit: letterberry/iStock/GettyImages Boiled quinoa is a nutritious and delicious alternative to popular carb-based sides, such as pasta, rice or couscous. To make it tempt your tastebuds with even more flavor, you can also cook quinoa in chicken stock or or boil it up in tasty quinoa chicken broth recipes. Advertisement According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) — who declared 2013 the "International Year of Quinoa" — the whole grain was originally one of the main foods of the ancient Andean people....
Tamales are a fun, festive meal for the holidays or any time of year. Image Credit: Marcos Elihu Castillo Ramirez/iStock/GettyImages Tamales are a traditional holiday favorite for many families, but they also make a satisfying meal anytime of the year. Commercial tamales are pre-cooked and only require reheating. Advertisement An electric roaster works well for this task, especially if you're hosting a large group. If you're making tamales by hand, however, steam them to ensure that the dough cooks evenly without drying out....
The heat from the fondue will cook any vegetables you put in the pot. Just be careful of the high temperature. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/GettyImages Fondue is not just a meal; it’s an entire culinary experience. A vegetable fondue can be served as an appetizer or a main course. In this communal do-it-yourself meal, pieces of chopped vegetables are cooked individually on long skewers either in hot oil or cheese. Advertisement The selection of vegetables used is dictated by your taste buds, but some good choices for fondue are peppers, carrots, baby corn, parsnips, zucchini, squash, eggplant and onions....
Red beans in a skillet on top of a turquoise work surface. Image Credit: AlexeyBorodin/iStock/Getty Images Canned beans are high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants and are also an easy-to-store and convenient staple for any pantry. Frying canned beans is a quick and simple way to heat them through without adding a lot of fat or calories. Cooking canned beans in a whisper of olive oil keeps them from sticking to the pan while adding some heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids....
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1 of 12 Overview Traditionally, yoga has been a solo practice. It's a time of self-reflection and introspection. But it doesn't always have to be. You can learn just as much about yourself and your body while practicing with a partner. Plus, partner yoga (often referred to as AcroYoga because it combines acrobatics and yoga) has the added benefit of building trust between you and your partner. And then there's the additional core strength needed for the person in the air (the flyer) and the lower-body strength required of the person supporting the flyer (the base)....
You're eating and exercising more but the scale won't budge. What gives? Image Credit: PaulBiryukov/iStock/GettyImages While everyone you know seems to be talking about trying to lose weight, there you are, working hard trying to gain it. Some may envy that you’re allowed to eat so much and have the energy to spare, but only those who’ve been in your shoes before know how truly challenging and frustrating it can be....
Barbecue fare is fine in moderation, but balancing it with healthy food choices is best for your mood and mental health. Image Credit: AleksandarNakic/E+/GettyImages School’s out, the sun is shining and the barbecues are bountiful There’s no denying it: Summer is a special, carefree time of year. Advertisement But while the warmer months bring a boatload of fun for many, summer can also trigger mental health struggles for some people, says Michael L....
Young girl helping her grandmother make sushi. Image Credit: Andersen Ross/Blend Images/Getty Images A set meal plan helps you deflect your kids’ cries for fast food and junky snacks. You’ll streamline your shopping and ensure that your kids are exposed to a variety of foods. Design a meal plan that provides balance among the food groups and portion sizes appropriate for your kids’ ages, sizes and activity levels. Advertisement Calories Needed Four- to 5-year-olds generally need between 1,200 and 1,600 calories per day to stay at a healthy weight....
A young man eating a banana outside. Image Credit: vladans/iStock/Getty Images Men need two to four servings of fruit each day, depending on their ages and activity levels, to meet the guidelines suggested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. While most fruits provide health benefits, bananas can offer men some specific benefits. In addition to being low in calories – 121 calories per large banana – bananas provide nutrients that can influence male fertility and promote joint and heart health....
Exercise bikes are great for toning your legs. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Taxi/GettyImages If you’ve ever seen the killer legs of a competitive cyclist, then you should have a pretty good idea of what bicycling is going to do for your bottom half. While it’s not quite the same as riding out there on the road, indoor cycling can help you tone up your legs, get in shape and, if you do it at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling a week, keep you in compliance with the minimum exercise recommendations for all adults, according to the U....
