A man seated on a leg press machine. Image Credit: kzenon/iStock/Getty Images Barbell squats are a highly effective exercise, as the movement “activates the body’s biggest muscles” and is the best overall exercise, according to kinesiology professor Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. Though effective, you may grow weary of performing the same exercise all of the time. In this case, you can perform an alternative exercise to the squat that targets similar muscles....
Finish your biceps workout with a narrow-grip lat pulldown. Image Credit: Denisfilm/iStock/Getty Images When it’s time to work your biceps, you head right for the free weights to do curls. You may change the rhythm, grip or use dumbbells instead of a barbell, but for the most part, the exercise remains the same. Advertisement Think out of this box when working your biceps. An underhand, narrow grip during the lat pulldown can work the biceps as effectively as a curl....
There are 90 calories in one large fried egg, with 6.83 grams of fat and 28.5 milligrams of calcium. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Although you may think all eggs have the same number of calories, their nutritional value depends on their size and how you cook them. Fried egg calories are significantly higher than those in boiled eggs. Advertisement Tip According to the USDA, there are 90 calories in one large fried egg, with 6....
Chocolate covered almonds. Image Credit: Danicek/iStock/Getty Images Chocolate almonds are a decadent calorie and fat-laden delight. Nevertheless, they still have a place in a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Dark chocolate and almonds confer health benefits that can make this snack worth the calories. Advertisement Calories Dark chocolate-covered almonds provide 149 calories per oz. Watch your portions, as it is very easy to eat more than 1 oz., especially since many packages of chocolate-covered almonds contain more than 1 oz....
Low zinc levels can reduce testosterone among vegans. Image Credit: designer491/iStock/Getty Images By eliminating meat, fish, poultry and all animal products from their diets, vegans can experience unwanted side effects related to hormone imbalances. Although they avoid the hormones found in some meat and dairy products, vegans tend to eat higher than average amounts of hormone-like compounds in plant foods. The nutritional content and health effects of vegan diets can both boost and lower testosterone levels....
Opened juice can be kept refrigerated for seven to 10 days. Juice is one of the top 25 sources of calories in most kid's diets, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. No matter what juice your child likes to drink, it is important to pay attention to the "use by" date on the container. Drinking expired juice may or may not make your kids sick, depending on whether it is actually spoiled....
Can eating popcorn bring a gallbladder attack? Image Credit: Ciaran Griffin/Stockbyte/Getty Images The gallbladder is an organ that is located near the liver. It serves as a storage center for bile, which is a fluid that helps digest fats. The main cause of issues with the gallbladder is if something blocks the release of bile. In most cases the blockage is caused by a gallstone. When a blockage occurs it is referred to as a gallbladder attack....
You absolutely can eat bananas if you're trying to lose weight. Image Credit: Thu Thai Thanh / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you’re avoiding bananas because you think they’re too high in calories for your weight-loss plan, you might want to reconsider avoiding these delicious fruits. Banana calories won’t stall your efforts and they’re filled with nutrients that support a healthy weight. Advertisement Bananas are nutrient-dense, giving you a lot of nutritional bang for your buck....
Even though the sessions may be shorter, two-a-day workouts can help you burn more calories. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages Once reserved for serious athletes, two-a-day workouts, or working out twice in one day, has hit the mainstream. Doubling down on your workouts can give you a nice push toward your weight-loss goals, but there are some drawbacks if you’re not performing those two-a-days correctly. Advertisement So, is working out twice a day right for you?...
LIVESTRONG.COM is dedicated to empowering and inspiring people of all ages to live an active, healthy life. In light of that mission, the Editorial Team has teamed up with ShimmerTeen.com to create content that promotes health and wellness for teens. Over the past several years, “thigh gap” – the space formed between some people’s thighs when they stand up straight with their feet together – has become somewhat of a beauty trend and a source of heated cultural debate....
A deli display. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Sodium phosphate is a generic term that may refer to any sodium salt of phosphoric acid. They’re commonly added to food and may serve a variety of purposes. Sodium phosphates have been well studied and are generally considered safe when used as a food additive. Advertisement Specific Compounds Sodium phosphate may refer to any of three specific compounds, although it most often refers to trisodium phosphate (Na3PO4) unless otherwise specified....
A woman is stretching her legs. Image Credit: michaeljung/iStock/Getty Images Your gracilis is a long, slender muscle that runs down the inside of each thigh. It crosses from the lower end of your pelvis to the top of your tibia, the larger of the two bones in your lower leg. Because it crosses multiple joints, your gracilis performs multiple actions. It is primarily a hip adductor, but also assists with knee flexion....
Wooden spoon filled with flax seeds Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Flax oil provides many health benefits and may provide relief from hot flashes and breast pain, control cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. Flax oil is more beneficial than flaxseed for certain health conditions, such as arthritis. Before taking flaxseed products, speak to your doctor. The Natural Standard Research Collaboration cautions the use of flax oil for people with bleeding disorders, diabetes, pregnant women, women with endometriosis and men at risk of prostate cancer....
Chief among Halls cough drops ingredients is menthol, a cough suppressant and oral anesthetic. Image Credit: Donald Erickson/iStock/GettyImages Chief among Halls cough drops ingredients is menthol, a cough suppressant and oral anesthetic. But these cough drops also include a range of other ingredients — particularly sweeteners, artificial coloring, and natural and artificial flavors. Advertisement Halls Cough Drops Ingredients Halls has more than two dozen flavors of cough drops, plus a few “supplement drops” and “throat drops....
You can pound the beef chunks with a meat mallet to tenderize them. Image Credit: Yulia Gusterina/iStock/GettyImages Making beef chunks tender requires using low heat in a slow cooker or searing the meat in a heavy skillet in liquid. You can also use a meat tenderizer to create a less chewy meat. Although less popular than a thick cut of meat, tender beef chunks work in stews, stroganoffs and casseroles....
Jogging is a great way to burn calories. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images When you’re short on time but still want to burn a few calories, you might be wondering if turning up the intensity can increase the calories burned jogging. The good news is, yes, you can turn your body into a calorie-burning machine even if you only have a limited amount of time to exercise. Advertisement Tip Jogging at a 12-minute-mile pace can burn anywhere between 80 and 118 calories in 10 minutes....
Red snapper for sale at a market. Image Credit: CharlieRamos/iStock/Getty Images Red snapper is a low-fat fish with a firm texture. Use low heat, from 250 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, to bake red snapper in the oven; alternately, bake or roast red snapper at high heat, from 450 to 500 degrees. There are certain differences in the way the fish cooks with these methods. Roasting creates a crisp crust, while baking preserves the fish’s moisture....
Soak the turkey legs in a brine solution made of salt, sugar, water and herbs for a minimum of six hours to brine them. Image Credit: AlexRaths/iStock/GettyImages Soaking turkey legs in brine before cooking them can help make the meat juicier and more tender, as well as improve the flavor. Follow these steps to brine turkey legs. Advertisement Read more: How to Cook a Tender Steak on the Stove Video of the Day Tip Soak the turkey legs in a brine solution made of salt, sugar, water and herbs for a minimum of six hours to brine them....
Weightlifting can cause a three-month body transformation in women. Image Credit: Phawat Topaisan/iStock/GettyImages Many women have a goal of improving their appearance. They often want to lose fat and gain muscle. Several safe methods exist to help you reach this goal. These range from taking nutritional supplements to doing resistance exercises. Pursuing these methods will let you quickly meet your goal. Advertisement Read more: 10 Ways Exercise Makes You More Attractive Video of the Day Understand Muscle Loss Aging gradually breaks down your muscle tissue beginning at age 30....
Take your downward dog into a puppy pose for an even deeper stretch. Image Credit: Koldunov/iStock/GettyImages Even if you’re not a self-proclaimed yogi, you’ve likely done downward dog many times (the popular pose seems to make its way into every flow). But you might be less familiar with another canine-inspired posture: puppy pose or uttana shishosana. Advertisement Not only does it sound cute, but this powerful posture — which involves a deep backbend — boasts some pretty sweet mind-body benefits....
