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A woman is reading a food label in the grocery store. Image Credit: anyaberkut/iStock/Getty Images The total carbohydrate content of a food includes starches, or complex carbohydrates, which provide energy for your body. They constitute an important source of calories in grains, such as bread, rice and oatmeal; legumes; and some vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, green peas and corn. Each gram of starch provides 4 calories, just like sugar. While food manufacturers have to list calories, fats, carbohydrates, fiber and sugars on food labels, the amount of starches per serving is not mandatory information....

Sliced bananas on toast with honey and peanut butter. Image Credit: olvas/iStock/Getty Images Diets high in sodium put you at risk for serious side effects such as high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. According to the McKinley Health Center, adults should consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Follow a low-sodium diet and eat potassium-containing foods to counteract the effects of eating a diet high in salt for a prolonged period of time....

You can easily, and safely, deep-fry a whole chicken to yield a moist and delicious meal. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Recipe Tips Cooking Times Chart If the thought of frying chicken sends you into full excited mode, you're in the right place. Deep fryers cook whole birds quickly and produce crunchy, flavorful skin while ensuring the meat within remains moist and tender. Advertisement There are some rules to follow when deep frying poultry to make sure you cook your chicken fully and safely....

1 of 12 Overview These 10 hardest-working foods will help you fight fat and improve your health. They help keep your weight in check, protect your ticker, temper inflammation, cut your risk for cancer, strengthen bones and boost your immunity. Read on to find out if any of these healing foods are missing from your diet. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images 2 of 12 1. Beets There are more than 3,000 published research papers on beets documenting the potential health properties of this fall root veggie....

If you're wondering what to do with unripe avocado, baking it is one way to go. Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Baking Frying Microwaving Recipe Ideas An unripe avocado has a somewhat bitter taste and a hard, firm texture that some would find unpleasant. But there are a few ways to salvage an unripe avocado — one way is to cook it, which will help to soften the flesh. Advertisement If your avocado is extremely unripe, the flavor will not be enjoyable no matter how you prepare the avocado (it might be really bitter)....

Diversifying your social media feed can help make the fitness space more inclusive. Image Credit: FreshSplash/E+/GettyImages The best way to strengthen and grow your muscles is by training with progressive overload. To see consistent improvement, you need to gradually increase your sets, reps or weight. In other words, sticking to the same routine week after week won’t do you any good. Advertisement The same can be said of your fitness feed on social media....

Image Credit: Unsplash/ Alexandra Kirr Together with Athleta, we're compiling actionable wellness advice you need from the experts—and Well+Good is bringing it to life all year long at events in NYC. Here, Well+Good career columnist and author Amy Odell discusses realizing when a career change is the right move and how to go after your goal. Advertisement When you graph out the career paths of a dozen people, you'll see a completely linear track is rare....

Wearing comfortable shoes with good arch and heel support may help prevent swollen feet. Image Credit: Ivanko_Brnjakovic/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Diet Exercise Hydration Footwear Compression Socks Elevation Epsom Salt Some people are born with naturally wider or bigger feet. But if you've noticed that your feet have recently become fatter or swollen, certain underlying health conditions may be to blame. Fortunately, knowing how to get rid of fat feet may help ease your discomfort....

This healthy peach compote recipe takes just a few simple ingredients, comes together quickly and is so versatile. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages Summer means farmers’ markets are bursting with stone fruits — peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, apricots and all the hybrids (looking at you, plumcots and pluots). Advertisement Called "stone fruits" because their juicy flesh encases a single pit within a hard outer shell, these summer treats are sweet, beautiful and come with a bonus: They're full of nutrients, such as vitamin C, antioxidant carotenoids and fiber....

1 of 10 Overview It's no wonder fitness fanatics are usually peanut butter fiends — unlike with eggs, meat or beans, you don't have to fire up the stove to get all the nutty protein and gut-filling fats peanut butter provides. Just pop the top and grab a spoon. But just using peanut butter or another nut or seed butter as a spread sells it short. This delicious stuff can be deployed to make sweet breakfasts sweeter, noodle dishes creamier and vegetables protein-packed....

The location (finger versus arm, for example) may lead to variations in your blood pressure readings. Image Credit: Justin Paget/DigitalVision/GettyImages Blood pressure readings are a routine part of doctor visits, and you’re likely familiar with the most common reading method: an expanding and contracting cuff wrapped around your arm. But is blood pressure measured from your leg any different? And why choose one spot over another? Advertisement Differences by Location Blood pressure readings are generated as two numbers: a systolic (top) number and a diastolic (bottom) number....

Cabbage juice may be beneficial to people with IBS when used in moderation. Image Credit: PredragImages/E+/GettyImages As a hydrating agent, cabbage juice may help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation, but components of cabbage could exacerbate IBS with diarrhea. Its prebiotic properties, however, may promote a healthy microbiome over the long term. Hmm … What’s best for you, you ask? Advertisement Read more: What Vegetables Can I Eat With IBS?...

Aerobic respiration such as running requires oxygen. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Calcium pyruvate is a natural substance made in our bodies that contributes to metabolism and the digestion of carbohydrates. The unstable form of this substance, known as pyruvic acid, is stabilized by the addition of sodium or calcium. Calcium pyruvate is the compound that starts the Kreb’s Cycle, by which our bodies make adenosine triphophate (ATP) or energy during aerobic respiration....

Man running on trail uphill Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Running is an intense physical exercise that provides benefits for your heart, lungs, muscles and skeletal system. Running uphill increases the intensity of this exercise. Advertisement Calories T. Asmangulyan, an expert in preventive medicine, says that uphill running can burn 800 to 1,400 calories an hour, depending on the weight of the person running. The heavier a person, the more calories he burns....

Because croissants have substantial amounts of fat, saturated fat, sodium and carbohydrates, consider placing them in your diet’s “special treat” category. Image Credit: Yulia Gusterina/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever savored a delicate croissant pastry, you probably weren’t thinking about croissant calories or croissant nutrition. Because croissants have substantial amounts of fat, saturated fat, sodium and carbohydrates, consider placing them in your diet’s “special treat” category. Advertisement Croissant Calories and Nutrition One large butter croissant contains 240 calories, notes Washington University in St....

Blueberries are an excellent addition to your diverticulitis diet. Image Credit: alicjane/iStock/GettyImages Blueberries seem to top every list of the most healthful foods — full of micronutrients and a good amount of fiber. Since fiber is connected to colon health, and diverticulitis is connected to a lack of fiber, does this mean it’s always a good time to eat blueberries? Here’s what you need to know. Advertisement Read more: A Food List and Diet Plan for People With Diverticulitis Video of the Day Understanding Diverticular Disease According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), diverticular disease includes diverticulosis and diverticulitis — but you have to have diverticulosis before you can have diverticulitis....

If you can't straighten your arms after the gym, inflammation and damage to your muscle structures may be to blame. Image Credit: Mladen Zivkovic/E+/GettyImages In This Article Can't Straighten Your Arms? Have Extended Biceps Pain? When Should You See Your Doctor? How Can You Fix It? Sore arms and biceps after a challenging upper-body workout is normal — maybe even to be expected. After all, sore muscles are a natural part of your body's repair process that ultimately makes you stronger....

Black coffee is one of the clear liquids allowed before your colonoscopy. Image Credit: Penelope Graßhoff/iStock/GettyImages It’s important to prepare for your colonoscopy the right way so your doctor has a clear view of your colon when they perform the exam. Part of that prep includes following a clear liquid diet before your colonoscopy by sticking to foods like broth, sports drinks and ice pops. Advertisement Tip Following a clear liquid diet before a colonoscopy means you should only have foods that are free of solids and pulp and that you can see through, like clear broth....

Steaming frozen fish steaks is a quick, healthy way to prepare a meal. Image Credit: dulezidar/iStock/GettyImages Unlike other types of frozen meat, fish steaks can be removed from the freezer and steamed without being thawed first. Fish steaks respond well to steaming because the moist-heat cooking method helps keep the steaks moist. Advertisement Because the steak does not come into direct contact with liquid, the steaks' natural flavors and aromas are preserved during the steaming process....

Ground flaxseeds may provide more nutrients than whole flaxseeds. Image Credit: hsagencia/iStock/Getty Images Ground flaxseeds supply essential omega-3 fatty acids and substances that act like estrogen called lignans. They also have the potential to cause diarrhea, but if you’re careful about the amount you consume, you can gain the benefits and minimize the risks. Be aware that active ingredients in flaxseeds can interact with some medications and may not be safe for everyone, so consult your physician before adding ground flaxseeds to your diet....