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Effects of Meat Detox Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages Choosing a vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many benefits, both for your health and for your wallet. A plant-based diet gives you a ton of nutrients for very few calories — and depending on where you live, may also cost much less than buying meat. Simply and suddenly giving up some or all animal products can have unexpected side effects, so make sure you are up on the basics of healthy vegetarian meal planning to ensure that your transition is as fun and healthy as it is effective....

The number of calories you burn while nursing is determined by your weight and the length and intensity of your work shift. Activity level is the predominant factor: You burn more calories on your feet rather than sitting at a desk. Formula The formula for estimating the amount of calories burned while nursing is (METs x 3.5 x weight in kg) ÷ 200) x duration in minutes. Your MET, or metabolic equivalent, is a calculation that represents the energy exerted in a specific task compared to a sedentary state....

The composition of your diet may slow or accelerate the effects of aging. Image Credit: Artem Varnitsin / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Aging has its benefits, but wrinkled skin isn’t one of them. While there are creams and cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate aging skin, some of the best treatments just might be in your refrigerator. In fact, a number of foods may improve collagen and elastin and slow the effects of aging. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 6 Positive Changes That Take Place in Your Body as You Age Video of the Day Diet and Skin Health Wrinkles and sagging skin are due in large part to a breakdown in collagen and elastin, two proteins in connective tissue, says the U....

The average calories in a burger are around 520, but cheese and other toppings may cause the calorie count to jump up quickly. Image Credit: Kostyantyn Manzhura / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Whether you are grilling in your backyard or eating at a restaurant, it’s hard to beat a juicy hamburger. Get the scoop on the nutrition and calories in a burger, as well as how to make it healthier without sacrificing flavor. From cheese to toppings, burgers can easily be customized to your taste....

Approximately 20 to 35 percent of the calories you consume every day should be from fat. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to weight loss, people tend to think of fat as enemy No. 1. However, all fats are not equal; while unhealthy fats should be avoided, there are healthy fats that your body needs in order to survive. Advertisement Tip Approximately 20 to 35 percent of the calories you consume every day should be from fat; however, the USDA recommends that you limit your intake of saturated fats and trans fats....

Although this move requires some equipment, the Kas glute bridge is an excellent glute-building exercise. Image Credit: Holly Perkins/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: Holly Perkins/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Instructions Benefits Common Mistakes Variations How to Do the Glute Bridge for a Stronger Butt and Core Skill Level Intermediate Body Part Butt and Legs Skill Level Intermediate Body Part Butt and Legs Glute Bridge vs. Hip Thrust: Which Is Better for Building Your Backside?...

The synovial joints in bony articulations such as elbows and knees are crucial to fluid movement during exercise. Image Credit: Andrey Shevchuk/iStock/GettyImages Anatomically speaking, joints are where two or more bones touch, and they can be fixed or mobile. There are three categories of joints in the human body, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM): fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial. There are six types of synovial joints: ball-and-socket, condyloid, gliding, hinge, pivot, and saddle joints....

Peeling nails may indicate an iron deficiency. Image Credit: Quim Roser/Cultura/GettyImages Peeling nails, a twitching eyelid, flaky skin: These seemingly random symptoms are easy to brush off, but if they’re persistent, they could be signs of a vitamin or nutrient deficiency. Advertisement "Stay in tune with your body, and if you notice something unusual, don't ignore it," says registered dietitian Jerlyn Jones, RDN, Atlanta-based owner of The Lifestyle Dietitian LLC and spokesperson for the American Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition....

Getting more active is a great way to lose weight. Image Credit: GrapeImages/E+/GettyImages If you’re 100 pounds or more overweight or your body mass index measures 40 or higher, doctors classify you as morbidly obese. This level of obesity puts you at dire risk of health complications and early death. Advertisement A woman who is morbidly obese must make an extra effort to reduce her weight, using lifestyle, dietary and possibly medical interventions, to reduce her risk of chronic disease....

A man workout with dumbbell curls. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images A dumbbell curl targets your biceps, the muscles on the front of your upper arms. There are many versions of a dumbbell curl, including alternating and standing, which are not mutually exclusive, since an alternating dumbbell curl can be done standing. The standing variation works your abdominal muscles slightly, but seated variations do not. Advertisement Dumbbell Curl Regardless of whether you are standing, seated, doing both arms simultaneously or alternating arms, a dumbbell curl is executed in basically the same manner....

Despite containing natural sugars, both apples and bananas can help you slim down. Image Credit: Leilani Fiset Eye Em/Getty Images It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the two most popular fruits in the United States are apples and bananas. In fact, 73 and 69 percent of shoppers buy bananas and apples, respectively, according to the Produce Marketing Association. Luckily, both fruits can be easily incorporated into your weight-loss plan....

The healthiest tortillas are ones you make at home. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages The widespread popularity of tacos has brought tortillas into the mainstream diet and created an explosion of healthy tortillas to choose from. Tortillas are traditionally made from corn or flour, and each represents a healthy option in a balanced diet. Advertisement Tip The healthiest tortillas are the ones you make at home. You control the fat and salt content in the recipe, and they don't contain the preservatives added in by manufacturers for a longer shelf life....

A large pile of bananas at the market. Image Credit: adisa/iStock/Getty Images Individuals with gout may be better able to manage their condition by following a low-purine diet. Purines are naturally occurring compounds that your body metabolizes into uric acid. If you consume too many high-purine foods, the excess uric acid may build up in your joints and cause the pain, swelling and stiffness that are the primary symptoms of gout....

Steel cut oats are an excellent source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber and minerals. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Among the steel-cut oats benefits, this food could be considered a “power food.” They are an excellent source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber and minerals. Advertisement Steel-cut oats are dense and chewy as a result of being passed through sharp, steel blades that cut them into thin slices that helps retain more fiber and protein....

People with ulcerative colitis should make sure to keep a balanced diet. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine and rectum. If you’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, it’s essential to learn which foods may trigger your symptoms in order to help manage the disease. Advertisement Read more: 4 Common Diseases of the Ascending Colon Video of the Day Best Foods to Eat The best foods to eat with ulcerative colitis may vary because the disease affects everyone differently....

For just 62 calories, one cup of blackberries will provide you with about 31 percent of your daily value of heart-healthy fiber. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Blackberries are power-packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are often enjoyed fresh, as a jam or in baked goods. Advertisement They're closely related to raspberries and are known as "aggregate fruits" because they're made from multiple flower ovaries that combine to make one fruit....

A close-up of sugar cubes. Image Credit: lnmark/iStock/Getty Images Some sugars are unavoidable. Fructose in fruits, maltose from grains or even lactose from milk are naturally occurring sugars that aren’t generally a big concern in your diet – these foods have other nutrients to offer. But a cube of sugar doesn’t provide anything other than glucose, and thus calories, for energy. Even though natural sugars have the same number of calories as granulated sugar from a sugar cube, gram for gram, added sugar isn’t something you want a lot of in your diet....

Man checks watch while running Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images A 9-minute mile has you moving at about 6.7 mph. At this pace you’ll cover a 5K in a respectable 27 minutes, 54 seconds, or a half-marathon in a few seconds over 1 hour, 57 minutes. You’ll also burn 11 calories or more per minute, depending on your size. Advertisement Size Matters A 125-pound person burns about 330 calories running a 9-minute mile for 30 minutes....

A bowl of mozzarella cheese balls. Image Credit: tycoon751/iStock/Getty Images Mozzarella cheese has an elastic texture, which rolls neatly into a ball after kneading. Originally made in Naples, mozzarella cheese is a staple in many Italian dishes and a common pizza topper. If you notice yourself feeling ill after eating mozzarella cheese, do not automatically assume that the cheese is bad. You may actually be experiencing an allergic reaction. Advertisement Casein Proteins An allergy to mozzarella cheese is actually the body’s response to a protein called casein....

It might be comfortable in the short-term, but should you be sitting cross-legged at your desk all day? Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages With more people working from home, you’re likely spending the bulk of your days on your butt. And if your home office set-up is more makeshift than ergonomic, odds are you’re moving back and forth from the couch to the floor to the kitchen table, trying to find a comfy seated position....