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Use turkey slices in place of other poultry like chicken. Image Credit: Максим Крысанов/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Sautéd Breaded Turkey slices, or cutlets, are boneless, skinless, and offer an alternative to chicken breasts or cooking an entire turkey. The cutlets are sliced from the breast, across the grain of the meat and may be up to 99 percent fat free. Advertisement They're typically cooked on the stove top and cook in just minutes, making them ideal for weeknight meals....

You can grind pumpkin seeds to make your own protein powder. Image Credit: Larysa Lyundovska/iStock/GettyImages Pumpkin seeds have a well-earned reputation as a tasty, easy-to-make snack, but they also pack plenty of health benefits. These crunchy seeds feature significant amounts of magnesium, zinc, omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber and, of course, protein. Advertisement As an alternative to whey and soy protein powders, pumpkin seed protein powder offers a cost-effective homemade alternative that lends itself to smoothies and baked goods alike....

Even seemingly healthy drinks like fruit juice are linked to higher inflammation levels in the body. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages Inflammation can be both helpful and harmful. On one hand, it’s your body’s way of fighting infection and healing itself. But when in overdrive, it can become a hazard to your health, contributing to serious health conditions like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Advertisement "In the simplest of terms, inflammation is our body's own [acute] stress-response mechanism that's activated to protect us from injury," Jaclyn London, RD, CDN, head of nutrition and wellness at WW, tells us....

Challenge yourself with these expert tips to shake up your regular treadmill routine. Image Credit: Dani_Fotografo/iStock/GettyImages When you’re busy — or just avoiding bad weather — your trusty treadmill workout is always there to help you get a sweat in, quick. But are you truly maximizing your time on the treadmill, or just sticking with the same lackluster settings? Advertisement With a few tweaks, you can reap more benefits and squeeze more calories out of your treadmill sessions....

Cheap meal plans require strategic planning and smart shopping. Image Credit: gilaxia/E+/GettyImages In This Article Building a Meal Plan Sample Meal Plan Cheap Delivery Services Buying groceries can seem pricey, especially if you're trying to eat a more nutritious diet. But ordering delivery is actually three times more expensive than cooking at home, per a July 2019 MarketWatch report — and that doesn't include the incalculable cost to your health. Advertisement The solution: Strategic meal planning can help you stick to your health goals without breaking the piggy bank or resorting to Seamless....

Eat right and exercise. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/GettyImages Choosing to lose 10 kilograms is a reasonable goal if you fully commit to changes in your dietary and exercise habits. Losing weight reduces your risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers and causes you to feel better. Advertisement Because average weight loss is approximately 1 kilogram per week, you can expect to safely lose 10 kilograms — which, at a conversion rate of 2....

Baked beans in sauce. Image Credit: Goldenutz/iStock/Getty Images Dieting for weight loss often involves consuming foods that are low in fat yet high in protein. Baked beans are an excellent lean protein source and can be used successfully in weight-loss diets. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a diet limited only to baked beans has some drawbacks in terms of nutrition, such as not providing you with sufficient daily calcium or vitamins B-12, C, D or E....

BCAAs and protein powder can aid your performance. Image Credit: v_rachai/iStock/GettyImages The workout world is abuzz with hype about supplements made of BCAAs or branched-chain amino acids. But the recommendations for how to best support your workouts with nutrition, protein and amino acids are confusing. How do you know if there are benefits to using BCAAs versus protein? Advertisement Before deciding which supplement is for you, take a look at how protein powder and BCAAs improve performance, when they're recommended for use and if they're really effective....

A bowl of manufactured, cut and peeled baby carrots is a popular snack, as one baby carrot packs a lot of nutrition into few calories. Image Credit: Grygorii Shvets/iStock/GettyImages Baby carrots are reputed to be a healthy, nutrition-packed snack. But how many calories are in one single baby carrot, exactly? And how do baby carrots’ calories and nutritional values compare to regular carrots’? Do both kinds of carrots have vitamin A and fiber?...

Seek medical advice before mixing supplements. Both glutamine and creatine are amino acids, meaning they both are building blocks of protein. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in protein. Creatine and glutamine are produced by your body, but they are also available as nutritional supplements and used to promote muscle growth and recovery. Before trying either supplement, consult your doctor to be sure it's right for you....

Can I Eat Spinach Everyday? Image Credit: solidcolours/iStock/GettyImages Variety holds an important place in a healthy diet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat some nutritious foods on a daily basis. Spinach is one example of a natural, vitamin- and mineral-rich food that may be worth eating every day because of the profound health benefits it can provide. Use a calorie counter app to find out more about the nutritional value of spinach....

Adequate rest between training sessions helps ensure the biggest gains. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages If you’re trying to increase the strength and endurance in your upper body, then doing pull-ups every day should be part of your fitness routine, correct? Well, not necessarily, because when it comes to fitness, the old saying that “more is not necessarily better,” is true on so many levels. Advertisement To get a better idea of how this question applies to your fitness goals, it's important to first understand the benefits of performing pull-ups....

Cannondale and Trek compete for the mountain bike market, among others. While Cannondale has more of a Rolls-Royce reputation among certain cyclists, Trek has Tour de France bragging rights, with nine victories on its models. Lance Armstrong, for example, winner of a record seven consecutive Tours, rides a Trek. "The companies have bikes that compete each other against at every level," notes Simone Jowett, manager of Bike Doctor of Linthicum in Linthicum, Maryland, which sells both brands....

Avocadoes are one of the fruits with the least amounts of pesticides. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/GettyImages Vegetables and fruits are the backbones of a healthy diet — and foregoing them out of concern for pesticide exposure is a compromise you never want to make. Advertisement If you're concerned about pesticide residue contaminating your food, you can buy organic produce. But going organic can cost a pretty penny or isn't always accessible. Video of the Day So if you had to choose which foods to buy organic, consider the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) annual Clean Fifteen list, which outlines the top 15 fruits and vegetables with the lowest amounts of pesticide residues....

The chemicals, sweeteners and acid in dark colas can put your health at risk. Image Credit: Kold_Alex/iStock/Getty Images Colas have a lot of calories and sugar without a lot of nutrients. They can cause you to pack on pounds quickly, putting you at risk for obesity and chronic disease. In addition to the calories and sugar, sodas – particularly dark-colored sodas – contain chemicals and acid that give them their distinct taste and color....

Herbal supplements spilling out of a botte. Image Credit: ccccherdchai/iStock/Getty Images Many natural supplements can affect your blood sugar, including niacin, DHEA, ginkgo biloba, melatonin, black or green tea, glucosamine sulfate and high-dose fish oil or vitamin C. Other supplements might lower blood sugar levels and require a dosage change if you take a medication for diabetes. Check with your health care provider before you start taking any supplement so that you can be aware of how the supplement might affect your blood sugar, blood lipids, blood pressure and kidneys, as well as any potential drug interactions....

Wrapping yourself in plastic wrap will make you lose water weight. Image Credit: Devonyu/iStock/GettyImages Sustainable weight loss takes time and consistent effort, so using a stomach wrap to lose weight quickly may pique your interest. Advertisement There are countless weight-loss products on the market, but some people turn to secret-ingredients body wraps to lose weight. The manufacturers of these wraps claim that users will lose inches around their waist and flush out toxins....

Should you be imbibing after a tough workout? Image Credit: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury/Caiaimage/GettyImages Chances are you’ve seen those beer commercials with a group of athletes throwing back some brews after a tough training session. Or maybe you’ve signed up for one of those endurance races that reward you with a beer the moment you cross the finish line. Advertisement Either way, you've no doubt noticed that, for some people, beer has become more than just a go-to for their Super Bowl party — it's become a post-workout ritual....

Nyjah Huston is a six-time world street skateboarding champion who represented the United States in the Tokyo Olympics, so he knows a thing or two about eating for energy. Image Credit: Nathan Groff If you’re one of the lucky few who wakes up in the morning feeling ready to jump out of bed as soon as your alarm clock goes off, congrats. But for the rest of us, an energy boost is always welcome — and starts with your diet....

Increasing general activity throughout the day without defining this activity as a workout is important. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages Exercise is critical for treating obesity in men and women alike. A medically-sound plan can reverse obesity and improve quality of life. Creating an exercise plan is especially important, as obese individuals require a long-term solution to improve health. Advertisement Initial Doctor Consultation Obesity comes with risk, and monitoring your health alongside a professional is important....