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Bananas can actually be good in helping deal with gastritis. Image Credit: id-art/iStock/GettyImages When you have gastritis, one of the last things you want to do is eat, especially if the foods you’re eating aggravate your condition even more. But if you’re reaching for a banana for gastric upset, there’s good news: bananas are one of the foods that don’t affect gastritis. Advertisement Of course, every person is different and, while bananas may be stomach-soothing in theory, that doesn't mean they will be for you....

Some people experience bloating due to oats. Image Credit: NataBene/iStock/GettyImages Oats are a healthy grain for most people, and the main ingredient in oatmeal. Oatmeal and bloating usually don’t go together, as oats are very rarely one of those foods that cause bloating and gas. But there are some rare instances where oats can trigger bloating. Advertisement Tip Oats cause bloating in a limited number of people because of a few unusual factors....

Chili powder and chili peppers Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/Getty Images Your gallbladder is a small organ near your liver that stores, concentrates and releases bile into your small intestine. Bile is used to digest fat into fatty acids, which your body can utilize. Spicy foods can irritate an already-inflamed gallbladder or cause problems in people without gallbladders but it depends on the person. Spicy foods should not negatively affect healthy gallbladders, though your stomach may not react well to them....

Adding a dumbbell to your at-home glute workouts can help you build more strength and muscle. Image Credit: ozgurcankaya/E+/GettyImages The glutes are the most powerful muscles in the body, so to reap results, you need to work them hard and often. That’s exactly where doing high-intensity glute exercises at home comes into play. Advertisement So if your dumbbell glute exercises at home are starting to feel easy, consider incorporating more advanced glute exercises into your training....

Arm cramps can make daily activities difficult. Image Credit: milorad kravic/iStock/GettyImages A muscle cramp, also referred to as a charley horse, can cause great discomfort. Whether the result of physical strain or a medical condition, arm cramps can make performing daily activities aggravating. However, there are methods to both prevent and treat arm muscle cramps. Advertisement Tip Arm cramps can be caused by a number of factors, such as straining, dehydration or certain medications....

The flutter kicks abs exercise targets your hard-to-train lower abs. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Modifications Progressions With so many ab exercises to choose from, some are bound to get lost in the shuffle. However, there's one you should be sure to keep track of: flutter kicks. Advertisement "They're a low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere with minimal equipment and space," says Brett Durney, CPT, co-founder of Fitness Lab boutique gyms in London....

What you eat can increase or decrease your odds of acquiring a disease like cancer. Image Credit: stocksy/Andrew Cebulka If recent headlines have you concerned that all your favorite foods cause cancer, you’re not alone. But we’ve got good news: There’s no such thing as cancer-causing foods. However, there are some foods that have been linked to an increased risk of the disease that are probably best to limit in your daily diet....

Garlic cloves on a cutting board. Image Credit: IngridHS/iStock/Getty Images Garlic is world-renowned for its place in sauces, soups and other dishes. It has also gained a great deal of attention for its potential to fight infection, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, and otherwise protect the body when taken in moderation. Garlic tea is a perfect vehicle for garlic’s benefits. Advertisement The Great Cleanser According to Drugs.com, garlic has been used for centuries to disinfect wounds, combat infections and even treat tuberculosis using an inhaled version of garlic – perhaps garlic tea steam....

Prickly pear fruit or "tuna." Image Credit: Zedcor Wholly Owned/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images The Jamaican tuna plant is a variety of prickly pear cactus sometimes called coastal prickly pear. The cactus is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico and South America, although it now grows in Jamaica, other parts of the Caribbean and throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Tuna usually refers to the oval red fruit that’s produced by the cactus....

Spice up plain rice by adding different liquids, spices and herbs to the dry grains before cooking. Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages Rice is a staple grain in many easy recipes, but on its own, it’s not particularly exciting. Rice seasoning and extra ingredients can add flavor and take your basic rice recipes to the next level. All you need is the willingness to get creative in the kitchen. Advertisement Tip Spice up plain rice by adding different liquids, spices and herbs to the dry grains before cooking....

To change up the flavor of your buttercream icing, skip the vanilla extract or sub in a different flavor to add variety. Image Credit: Janis Nicolay Photography/Moment/GettyImages Simple buttercream icing is typically flavored with vanilla extract to add something beyond the sugar and butter flavors. However, you can make frosting without vanilla extract or substitute something else for a different flavor. Advertisement You can still use the icing to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more....

Clearer skin is one effect of a healthier diet that you may see in just a few weeks. Image Credit: Gettyimages/People Images You’re watching your calories, avoiding processed foods and eating more fruits and vegetables. These are big dietary changes, and you’re eager to see the positive results in your waistline (of course!) as well as your cholesterol levels and other markers for disease — but you have to remember to be patient....

Ditch the golf cart and walk. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages For many, golf is both an enjoyable game, and a way to get in some healthy exercise. Whether it’s played by walking the course, taking a cart or practicing at the range, golf is a relaxing way to burn off extra calories, even if it’s just a nine-hole outing. Advertisement While golf may not be the most strenuous sport, like all activities, it does burn calories....

You can lose weight by riding a stationary bike. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Taxi/GettyImages With a healthy diet and the right workout length and intensity, stationary bike weight loss results can be profound. You can easily lose one to two pounds per week as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for healthy and sustainable weight loss. Advertisement Tip Depending on your diet and how long and how hard you cycle each week, you can lose one to two pounds per week exercising on a stationary bike....

Building bigger arms with biceps workouts for mass has more than just aesthetic benefits. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages Not only are toned biceps a sign of strength, but they look pretty excellent in a tank top, too. Advertisement The biceps are one of two primary muscle groups in your arms: the biceps brachii, which act on both the elbow and shoulder joints, and the triceps, the muscles on the backs of your arms, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE)....

Whole fresh shrimp on ice. Image Credit: Tumcup/iStock/Getty Images In the United States, Americans don’t typically eat the head meat of any animal, much less the entire head. However, for centuries the Chinese and the French have eaten entire shrimp, claiming that the head is the tastiest part of the shrimp. Whole shrimp can be boiled, sautéed or stir-fried shell-on, and then peeled and eaten in their entirety. Although the peeling and de-veining after cooking creates more work for the diner, it is worth it for the more intense flavor that you gain by cooking the shrimp in the shell with the head still attached....

Ground bison is a good alternative to regular ground beef. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Ground bison is a good alternative to regular ground beef. Try cooking bison burgers in the oven as an alternative to your everyday beef burger. Advertisement While a 3-ounce patty prepared from 70-percent lean ground beef has 235 total calories, 15.9 grams of fat and 6.2 grams of saturated fat, 3 ounces of cooked ground grass-fed bison is a healthier option, with features 152 calories, 7....

Low-impact exercise can still be a great workout. Image Credit: Viacheslav Peretiatko/iStock/GettyImages Maybe you’ve made exercise part of your daily routine, even a big part of your life. So what do you do when your knees start hurting and your doctor tells you to cut down on your daily runs? Advertisement The problem becomes finding a way to keep up your cardio workouts without the impact on your joints. Here are some suggestions of gentler ways to stay in shape — with a caveat: Just like with any other workout, you only get out of low-impact activities what you put into them....

Applying nutrition for longevity and thinking about how can help you age well. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages To grow old gracefully, living a healthy lifestyle is a must. And a big component of that is what you eat. Advertisement Whereas it might have been easy to bounce back after a day of noshing on fast food in your college years, your body might not recover so well as you add candles to your birthday cake....

Probiotics can improve digestive health and help treat gastritis caused by H. pylori infection. Image Credit: CharlieAJA/iStock/GettyImages People with gastritis experience abdominal pain and nausea when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed. Taking probiotics for gastritis may help destroy the harmful bacteria that cause this condition while increasing the efficacy of antibiotics and other medications. Advertisement Tip Probiotics can improve digestive health and help treat gastritis caused by ​H. pylori​ infection....