Baked trout with side vegetables and a bowl of sauce. Image Credit: Sapocka/iStock/Getty Images Trout can be enjoyed as a healthy meal that is rich in protein, vitamin D, omega 3 oils, selenium and magnesium but low in calories, polyunsaturated fats and saturated fats. Baking trout isn’t difficult and is an excellent way to retain the flavor and healthy qualities of the fish. If you aren’t an angler, you can purchase fresh trout at your local market....
Fill your omelets with vegetables. Image Credit: gavran333/iStock/Getty Images Adding eggs to your daily diet can help you get ripped if you have a vigorous workout regimen. Eggs are rich in protein – an essential nutrient to help build muscle tissue. Even though consuming an egg here and there can be beneficial for your physique, you may get bored with eating the same dish every day. Several cooking techniques allow you to enjoy your egg entrees without feeling like you’re eating the same thing every day....
To cook your brats on the stovetop, first parboil for about 20 minutes and then brown in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages Germans are very serious about their sausage, and each region has their own version of bratwurst, or brats for short. The best way to cook brats may depend on whether you’re preparing raw or precooked sausages. In either case, the stovetop works just fine....
Fresh Italian ingredients in the kitchen. Image Credit: IvicaNS/iStock/Getty Images You can make a delicious spaghetti sauce with dried herbs, but cooking with fresh herbs gives the sauce a flavor as fresh as the herbs you add. One highly tasteful and fragrant herb commonly added to spaghetti sauce is sweet basil. Oregano is another herb with a powerful flavor and smell. Parsley, though not fragrant, is a delicious herb no spaghetti sauce should be without....
Strength training helps slow the age-related loss of muscle mass. Image Credit: gradyreese/E+/GettyImages The big M — menopause. You likely dread it but know you can’t avoid it, either. Most women enter menopause anywhere from their late-40s to mid-50s, with the average age being 52. But like most things in life, menopause isn’t one-size-fits-all, and some women transition to menopause as early as their mid- to late-30s. Advertisement Even if you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing night sweats, wicked mood swings, irritability, brain fog or soaking through your workout clothes before you even leave the house, you know those symptoms (and more) are on their way....
Stretching those hips are very important. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Strong thigh muscles are important for stabilizing your hip during everyday movements such as walking and climbing stairs. The hip abductors and adductors work in opposition to draw your thighs apart and toward each other, respectively. Advertisement Although these muscles often get less attention than the quads and hamstrings, strengthening your hip abductors and hip adductors with exercises can help you maintain proper pelvic position and reduce stress on your knees and lower back....
Basket spilling fresh blueberries Image Credit: Maris Zemgalietis/iStock/Getty Images With their small size and dark blue coloring, blueberries are a treat that you can harvest in the wild, from your backyard or from your nearest grocery store or farmers market. Blueberries contain two simple sugars – fructose and glucose – as well as a number of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients. You can eat blueberries plain, add them to your favorite baked goods recipe or eat them as a topping for desserts or cereals....
A woman is experiencing ankle pain. Image Credit: comzeal/iStock/Getty Images Exercise is especially strenuous on your lower extremities, and your ankles are no exception. Your ankles support the weight of your body ever time you run, jump, dance or play sports. As a result, you may experience ankle pain from time to time. If not treated, ankle pain can become a chronic and debilitating condition. Always consult your doctor if you experience ankle pain due to exercising....
Menopause marks the end of fertility in people with uteruses. A normal, natural event that occurs some time after age 45, menopause involves reduced functioning of the ovaries and lower levels of estrogen and progesterone, two hormones involved in reproduction. The change in hormonal activity can produce well-known symptoms such as hot flashes, but menopause also changes energy systems in your body responsible for controlling your appetite and weight. In many cases, people experience an increase in appetite that contributes to the much-maligned middle-aged spread around menopause age....
Estrogen refers to a group of steroid compounds that play an important role in your body. They are present in larger amounts in women than men, and contribute to proper functioning of the menstrual cycle and development of secondary sex characteristics. According to dietaryfiberfood.com, some natural plant sources can act as estrogenic agents. These plant sources are called phytoestrogens and can be found in some dietary foods, such as nuts. Consuming these foods may help increase the estrogen in your body....
Ayurvedic roots in mortars with pestles. Image Credit: kerdkanno/iStock/Getty Images In Ayurvedic medicine, the root of ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, is used to treat infertility, asthma and many other common systemic illnesses. Often recommended as an antidepressant, ashwagandha has been prescribed in the West as part of a treatment program for victims of chronic fatigue syndrome and anorexia nervosa, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Few unwanted side effects are known, but scientific studies of this potentially important herb are not complete....
Eat as many bananas as you want for breakfast. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/Getty Images The morning banana diet is based on the premise that eating only bananas for breakfast and drinking room-temperature water as your main beverage results in weight loss, no matter what you eat the rest of the day. Advertisement History Hitoshi and Sumiko Watanabe created the morning banana diet, technically called the Asa banana diet. Hitoshi wanted to lose weight and Sumiko, a pharmacist with training in herbal medicine and alternative health practices, suggested the foundation of the diet: bananas and warm water in the morning, and dinner several hours before bedtime....
While boiling potatoes may seem like a simple task, correctly cooking potatoes for potato salad can be a bit more complicated. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/Getty Images Perfectly boiling potatoes for potato salad is the key to getting this classic summer side just right. Whether you’re making classic potato salad or something new, potatoes with the right consistency can make or break this dish. Advertisement Boiling Potatoes for Potato Salad While boiling potatoes may seem like a simple task, correctly cooking potatoes for potato salad can be a bit more complicated....
Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/GettyImages You don't need access to expensive equipment or a gym membership to lose weight and become physically fit. Do calisthenics several days a week, and you may reap the benefits of increased strength and improved cardiovascular performance, developing strong muscles, a toned body, strong lungs and a healthy heart. Advertisement What Are Calisthenics? The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee explains that calisthenics are exercises that use your own body weight, meaning they don’t require external resistance or weight....
A bowl of Cheerios with milk is often seen as a healthy breakfast option. Image Credit: S847/iStock/GettyImages A bowl of Cheerios with milk is often seen as a healthy breakfast option. Compared to other sugary cereal brands, Cheerios are lower in calories and more nutritious. Adding milk increases the calorie count in a bowl, but it also adds more nutrition. Advertisement Cheerios Calories and Nutrients Original Cheerios are made with whole oats....
Strength training and protein consumption are synonymous with building huge muscles. It's no secret that consuming lots of protein is key to building muscle mass. However, your other food choices can also play a role in muscle building. For example, many people have gone on low-carb diets, usually aided by strength-building exercise, to lose weight and look thinner. The combination of these two dieting disciplines sounds promising in theory, but it may come at a cost....
Drinking too much alcohol can weaken your immune system. Image Credit: Andrija Nikolic/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Alcohol's Effects Immune System Recovery Prevention You might know some of the risks associated with drinking too much alcohol, such as liver damage. But one health threat from overdoing it may be more surprising: Alcohol can weaken your body's important line of defense, your immune system. Advertisement That can put you at risk for long-term disease, according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)....
Weightlifting at a young age helps more than it hurts. Image Credit: Tara Moore/Taxi/GettyImages When weightlifting was popularized in the mid-1900s, little was known about its effects on the body. Exercise science was still in its infancy, and many rumors started about weightlifting without studies to challenge them. One such rumor is that lifting weights stunts your growth, which studies have shown is simply a myth. Advertisement Tip Lifting weights when you're young won't stunt growth, but proper supervision is necessary because there is a risk of injury....
Losing your hair, whether it be on the scalp, under the arms, on the legs or in the pubic region, is an emotional and often frustrating experience for both men and women. The loss of pubic hair may be a sudden event, or it may occur slowly over time. There are a variety of factors and conditions that can lead to pubic hair loss. The most important thing to remember is to not be embarrassed to discuss your condition with your doctor, because diagnosing the cause can lead to treatment....
Changes to Bowel Habits With a Low-Carb Diet Image Credit: Anna_Shepulova/iStock/GettyImages Any sudden change to your diet can have a negative impact on your digestive system. Switching to a low-carb diet, especially if you go very low carb in the initial stage, can lead to less frequency in your bowel movements. You may need to increase your intake of fibrous vegetables or look at your overall lifestyle. If your bowels continue to act up, talk to your doctor to rule out an underlying medical issue....
