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Honeydew melons are packed with vitamins, minerals and water content. Image Credit: Daria Fomina/iStock/GettyImages Watermelon and cantaloupe are generally the most popular melons, but honeydew melon deserves some of the spotlight. This sweet, juicy fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and water content. It also has several health benefits and can even be incorporated into your weight loss plan. Advertisement Many adults underestimate the nutritional powerhouses known as fruits. This may be because some people are concerned about the sugar content in fruit, especially for people with diabetes....

Oatmeal is a great cereal with no sugar. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages Looking for the healthiest breakfast cereals? You’re in luck! A growing number of brands are now offering low-sugar cereals, high-fiber cereals, organic cereals and everything in between. Plus, you can always use oats, rye, wheat and other whole grains to make a delicious breakfast that will keep you energized all day. Advertisement What's Wrong With Breakfast Cereals? Breakfast cereals are promoted as a healthy breakfast option for children and adults alike....

Put your yoga wheel to good use with a few of these poses. Image Credit: Kristen Schellenberg/LIVESTRONG.COM If you’ve been to a yoga class, chance are you’re familiar with yoga blocks, straps and bolsters. But have you tried the yoga wheel yet? Advertisement The original yoga wheel (aka the Dharma Wheel) was designed to match the curve of the spine and can help in a variety of poses —especially backbends. It can also help alleviate aches and pains by opening the shoulders and hip flexors as well as improve spine mobility and serve as a prop to help you deepen your practice....

A man takes an entire cake out of the fridge. Image Credit: LuckyBusiness/iStock/Getty Images Many people enjoy desserts and claim to have a “sweet tooth,” but for some people, sugar cravings can be truly problematic. If you’ve ever dipped into a package of cookies or bag of jelly beans vowing to eat just one or two, only to find yourself polishing off the entire stash, you know what that means. And surely many people are familiar with those moments when the desire for something sweet to eat is so strong that nothing else will do....

A turkey is being roasted in a bag. Image Credit: DanielMRobbins/iStock/Getty Images Oven bags are manufactured from a high-heat-resistant polyamide film, safe for cooking in the oven and microwave oven. The oven bag keeps the turkey surrounded in its natural juices, producing a moist turkey with more flavor. Cooking your 20-lb. turkey in an oven bag reduces your cooking time by about an hour and reduces your cleaning time, as the bag contains any spills and splatters that occur....

Potato sausage can be cooked and served with veggies, like potatoes, onions and peppers. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What's in It? How to Cook Recipes and Sides Potato sausage is a delicious comfort food many people, especially those from Swedish and other European backgrounds, enjoy. If you cook potato sausage the right way, you'll end up with a savory treat that'll be the star of your dinner table. Advertisement There are plenty of ways you can prepare potato sausage, and it comes pre-cooked and raw....

A plate of spaghetti on a blue tablecloth. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images There are many reasons that you might want to cook spaghetti in a rice cooker instead of in a pot on the stove top. You may be living in a dorm or other facility without a stove. Or you might be pressed for time and may not want to spend what little time you have hovering over a saucepan waiting for the water to boil....

Time spent in nature, reading a book or other types of self-care can help strengthen your wellbeing. Image Credit: Alina Rosanova/iStock/GettyImages When you feel your job is sapping your energy or destroying your soul, it’s a good idea to call “time out.” Recognizing burnout is the first step toward making positive changes in your life. Advertisement Here, find tips to help you know if you're experiencing this phenomenon, along with a practical week-long plan to overcome it....

Nutritional yeast recipes can help you add protein and other important nutrients to your diet. Image Credit: Mladenovic/iStock/GettyImages Nutritional yeast is a popular food product that’s known for adding a cheesy, nutty flavor to snacks and dishes without the dairy. And if you’re vegan or just looking to eat a little more plant-based, nutritional yeast is full of vitamins and nutrients. Advertisement For anyone who is trying to get more protein in their diets, nutritional yeast can help....

Apples are high in pectin, which may help combat heartburn. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages Large meals. Acidic foods. Alcoholic drinks. What do these things have in common? They’re often found at holidays and celebrations — and they’re also common heartburn triggers. Advertisement Of course, triggers are individual, gastroenterologist David Poppers, MD, PhD, clinical professor in the department of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Yours might be something totally different, like onions, garlic, caffeine, chocolate or eating close to bedtime....

1 of 10 Overview Here are some scary stats: More than two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and more than half do not meet the physical-activity guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that paints a rather grim picture of the fitness of Americans, what's going on with the other third that is able to maintain a healthy weight? Why are some able to get fit and stay fit while others struggle to do so?...

About 25 percent of people with diabetes also have anemia. Anemia refers to a range of problems with your red blood cells. You may have heard it called "tired" blood because one of the major symptoms of anemia is fatigue. Your glucose, or blood sugar, can indirectly contribute to anemia in a few ways. One of the most common pathways is through your kidneys. Excessive glucose can clamp down on the production of a kidney hormone that triggers the production of red blood cells....

If you don't sweat, it's important to stay hydrated to help you avoid overheating. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Definition Causes of Anhidrosis Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Doctor While everyone sweats a little differently, a few people have a rare condition called anhidrosis that prevents them from sweating at all. While this may seem like a blessing to some, it can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Advertisement "Sweating is important....

Arm bikes are great cardio when you want to protect your knees. Image Credit: PavelIvanov/iStock/GettyImages You don’t have to skip a cardio workout just because your legs feel like lead or your knees are creaking. The arm bike, also called an upper-body ergometer, gets your heart pumping while giving your legs a rest. Once found mostly in rehab centers, arm bikes are showing up more regularly in standard fitness centers because they are a solid cross-training alternative that adds variety to any fitness routine....

Everyone starts out as a beginner, ever personal trainers. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Kudos! If you recently started your fitness journey, that’s something worth celebrating. “Making the decision to work out for the first time is usually a more challenging hurdle to clear than any of the forthcoming workouts themselves,” says Katelyn DiGiorgio, VP of Training and Technique with Pure Barre. Advertisement Still, chit-chatting with a fitness fanatic, scrolling through Instagram's fitness hashtags or even looking around your local gym is enough to make ​anyone​ feel overwhelmed....

Buddhist dietary laws aim to increase good and avoid excess. Image Credit: Lenar Musin/iStock/Getty Images As is the case with many major world religions, Buddhist philosophy implies certain rules that any individual Buddhist may or may not practice. Laws concerning diet are grounded in the Five Precepts, core Buddhist guidelines for living, and the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice: the elimination of suffering by limiting attachment to worldly things. Although dietary laws apply more strictly to Buddhist monks and nuns, even those who live in monasteries can adapt their specific food practices, depending on conditions such as a food’s availability and personal need....

Close up of the nutrition label of a box of food. Image Credit: tzahiV/iStock/Getty Images Calories are on the minds of every dieter, trainer and athlete who is careful about what she eats and how it affects her body. When a health and fitness professional recommends calories, it is important to know whether it is calories consumed or net calories. Confusing the two can have drastic implications for your diet....

Close-up of a woman pouring a cup of coffee. Image Credit: Helmut Seisenberger/iStock/Getty Images If you experience bladder pain, frequent or urgent urination, or urinary incontinence, everything from your social life to your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be negatively affected. Coffee can trigger bladder irritation due to its often acidic composition, in addition to its diuretic effects. Particularly if you have an underlying bladder or urinary condition, consult a doctor for help regarding bladder irritation....

A cup of prune juice surrounded by fresh prunes. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/Getty Images Prune juice is a good source of fiber, but may cause unwanted abdominal cramping in some people. Prune juice is high in potassium, B vitamins and fiber, which can help maintain good health. Cramping from drinking prune juice may be caused by intestinal gas, side effects of fiber or digestive conditions. Prune juice is commonly used to treat constipation but check with your doctor before using it to treat any condition....

Most red wine contains sulfites, a type of preservative. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Sulphur-based preservatives, or sulfites, are common food additives. Although many foods contain sulfites, wines are the most common source of sulfites. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggest that one in 100 people have sulfite sensitivity. Sulfites in wine might cause joint pain if you have sulfite intolerance. Consult your physician if you notice joint pain after drinking wine....