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Most expert sources agree that about 1 cup of grapes equals one serving for adults. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages There’s no denying that grapes are a healthy food for almost everybody — but what exactly constitutes a serving size of grapes? Most expert sources agree that about 1 cup of grapes equals one serving for adults. Advertisement The Serving Size for Grapes The USDA, which offers nutritional information for almost every food under the sun, describes 1 cup — or just over 150 grams, they say — as a typical serving size of grapes....

While massage is often used to treat headaches, there are circumstances when you may experience a headache or fatigue after a massage. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/GettyImages While massage is often used to treat headaches, there are circumstances when you may experience a headache or fatigue after a massage. Serious side effects of massage are rare, and a post-massage headache is usually a mild and temporary condition. Advertisement Be Aware of Sensitivities When you get a massage, you may come into contact with a large number of chemicals and fragrances that may cause a headache....

Heart of palm is a low-calorie vegetable rich in manganese and iron. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative We often spot hearts of palm in the canned food aisle near the artichoke hearts or sundried tomatoes and aren’t quite sure what to make of them. But you won’t want to skip this underrated yet delicious and nutrient-dense veggie. Advertisement The subtle-flavored vegetable comes from the palmetto (or palm) tree and the hearts are harvested while the palm is small....

Drinking water with meals aids in digestion. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages It happens many times a day, often almost unconsciously — you reach for a glass of water and take a sip. After that first swallow, the body begins the process of water digestion almost immediately. The liquid gets used, the waste is sorted out and it’s released during your next trip to the bathroom. Advertisement It turns out that it's a journey with a lot of twists and turns on the road to water digestion — literally....

How Long Does it Take to See Results From Using Whey Protein & Creatine? Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages A study published in the April 2017 issue of the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism showed that supplements like whey protein powder and creatine remain popular with gym members. More than 21 percent of the users reported using whey protein, and more than 11 percent of them reported using creatine. Some members combined whey protein and creatine for greater results....

If you are new to exercise, meet with your personal trainer 2 to 3 times a week. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Early in a training relationship, a personal trainer assesses your fitness level and any muscle imbalances, helps you set reasonable fitness goals and designs a program that takes these into account. Advertisement Thereafter, the trainer guides you through the program, ensuring you maintain proper form, avoid injury and achieve the desired results, whether that is to build muscle, lose weight or train for a specific sport or activity....

In competitions and other events, swimmers must be aware of their surroundings and keep track of their progress through the water. To help guide swimmers, many pools come equipped with specific markings. These marks help swimmers stay in their lanes and also let them know when they’re reaching the end of the pool. Recognizing the marks and being able to see them clearly help swimmers efficiently navigate the pool. Lines Many pools feature lines on the bottoms in the center of each swim lane....

Pierce salmon with a fork to see if it is done. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Moist, meaty salmon makes a versatile, heart-healthy food for any meal. Whether you serve it dilled with scrambled eggs for breakfast, crumble it on a salad for lunch, bite into a salmon steak for dinner or smear it in a spread for a snack, make sure your cooked salmon color indicates it’s done. Advertisement Tip When salmon is cooked, the flesh will turn opaque, and it will flake easily when speared with a fork....

The sugars and acid in orange juice can help make pork steak tender. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Pork steak is a cut of meat taken from the shoulder portion of the pig, and the meat from this area can be fairly tough when cooked. Advertisement If you're wondering how to cook tender pork steaks, marinating the meat before you cook it is one way to do it. Another way is to slow cook it in the oven using sauces like barbecue and/or hot sauce to help tenderize the pork....

These tried-and-true methods are chef-approved. Image Credit: Nicholas77/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Nicholas77/iStock/GettyImages Why You Should Never Store Onions and Garlic in the Fridge Some say that spraying a spritz of vinegar onto your cutting board might help slow down the tear-jerking chemical reaction. Supposedly, the acid in vinegar denatures the enzyme that triggers the production of the irritant. But Dodge doesn’t necessarily recommend this: “I would avoid that unless you’re looking to add vinegar to the recipe since it’s going to impact the taste and color of the onion,” he says....

A used treadmill sits on a white background. Image Credit: uatp2/iStock/Getty Images You may have bought a treadmill with the best intentions of using it daily. Now, it’s a place to hang clothing you don’t have time to put in the closet. Or perhaps you bought a treadmill and used it, but now you are upgrading to a newer or fancier model. Either way, you have a large piece of equipment that do not want to store in your garage....

You may be able to hold your plank for minutes at a time but you need good form for progress. Image Credit: gorodenkoff/iStock/GettyImages We all have that one friend who can allegedly hold a plank for 15 minutes. While none of us have ever stuck around long enough to actually ​see​ this astounding, 15-minute plank, it’s pretty safe to assume that the form probably isn’t perfect, especially toward the end of the time cap....

Doing exercises like the bench press and reverse fly can help you build bigger chest muscles. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages If you’ve waited (sometimes patiently, sometimes less so) for your turn on a bench in a crowded gym on Mondays, you know the unique pain of wanting to get a bigger chest. Advertisement The unofficial chest day for lifters all over, Mondays have become synonymous with the bench press — and the chiseled, defined pectorals that come with enough practice....

Bicep curls are a great bicep exercise. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/E+/GettyImages The biceps brachii are one of the most viewed muscle groups on the body and are therefore often utilized as a symbol of strength. Located on the front of the upper arm, the two-headed muscle group — consisting of a long head and a short head — serves to flex your elbow, such as in a pulling motion and rotates your forearm into a palm-up position, called supination....

1 of 16 Overview Training like an MMA fighter is tough, but it's worth it. Mixed martial arts (MMA) strength and conditioning requires a lot of dynamic and compound movements. MMA is incredibly demanding on the body and fighters need to be able to generate a tremendous amount of power, speed and explosiveness. A successful MMA training program will build strength, increase lung capacity, improve core stability and develop power and speed....

Give Dry January a spin with these low-sugar mocktail recipes. Image Credit: pixelfit/E+/GettyImages So you’ve decided to embark on “Dry January” — a month-long journey of abstaining from alcohol as a way of starting the year off right. Whatever your motivation, there are definitely health benefits to taking a break from booze. Advertisement For starters, taking a short break (like during the month of January) may lead to long-term changes in your drinking behavior....

Don't skip breakfast to "save calories" for dinner. Image Credit: millann/iStock/GettyImages It’s the season for revelry and cheer! But with beckoning desserts and snacks around every corner, it’s easy for healthy eating habits to get lost in the shuffle. Pair that with cooling temps and hectic holiday schedules, and exercise plans often take a hit, too. Advertisement But it's possible to survive the holidays with your wellness intact. If you're looking to avoid any extra weight gain, try these seven strategies this season....

Running uphill is a great way to engage your posterior chain (aka the entire back of your body). Image Credit: sportpoint/iStock/GettyImages A hill workout not only adds variety to your running routine, it’s also a great way to burn calories, strengthen your legs and improve your speed. Advertisement "Hill repeats give you a completely different workout to mix up your week. It's short, it's intense and it's over within 20 minutes," Thomas Watson, UESCA-certified coach and founder of Marathon Handbook, tells LIVESTRONG....

Our upgraded scallion pancake recipe sneaks in a subtle veggie for added nutrients (and trust us, you won't even taste it). Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Scallion pancakes — in all their tender, chewy, flaky goodness — are usually oily and caloric. But when they’re made at home with a few simple tweaks, they can become your next go-to healthy dish, perfect as a snack or part of a meal! Advertisement Typical scallion pancakes are actually more similar to flatbread than pancakes, using a basic dough as the base instead of a batter....

You can make a sweet or savory quinoa breakfast with just a few ingredients. Image Credit: OlgaMiltsova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Simple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl More Recipes You can throw together a delicious quinoa breakfast bowl in minutes and ensure you're starting your day on a nutritious note. And just because quinoa is considered a healthy carb, doesn't mean you won't get a good dose of protein, too. Advertisement In fact, quinoa is one of the only plant foods that's considered a complete protein (meaning, it has all of the essential amino acids your body needs), according to Harvard Health Publishing....