Coffee is not recommended for consumption if you’ve been diagnosed with gastritis because it contains both caffeine and acid. While you may think that you can safely drink decaffeinated coffee, you should avoid all types of coffee until your digestive system is back to normal. Decaffeinated coffee is highly acidic and can cause further irritation to the lining of your stomach. Talk with your doctor about implementing a bland food diet....
Image Credit: Volodymyr Krasyuk/iStock/Getty Images If you are looking to balance your testosterone levels, exploring the world of medicinal mushrooms may be of benefit to you. In recent years medicinal and edible mushrooms have become increasingly popular throughout the world, with research showing benefits in immune function, cognitive function and endocrine and hormone health. Mushrooms contain active compounds which affect testosterone levels and can inhibit or stimulate testosterone production, depending on the mushroom species....
An Ironman triathlete swims in a competition. Image Credit: stefanschurr/iStock/Getty Images Ironman triathlons are extreme endurance challenges that test your physical limits. With a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycling race and full marathon, the race provides many opportunities to sweat valuable fluids. Fluid loss affects many organs, including your ears. Dehydration symptoms include ringing of the ears, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, fatigue and cramping. A hydration plan is needed before undertaking Ironman training or competition....
How you cook your eggs may help or hinder your weight-loss goals. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Egghead. Egg on your face. Don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched. All the egg-based idioms out there seem to be pretty negative, but we’re here to sing the praises of this incredible, edible food. Advertisement Eggs are an excellent source of nutrients, plus they're a rich source of protein and fat, per the USDA — two macronutrients that play an important role in weight management....
Exercise bikes are an effective exercise tool. Image Credit: Sorrorwoot Chaiyawong / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages You’d be hard-pressed to find a more convenient and effective home workout than a high-resistance exercise bike. Carefully considering the exercise parameters you use is key, though. Use the proper resistance and pedal for an appropriate duration to fully reap the benefits. Advertisement High-Resistance Cycling Benefits Before you begin to tinker with the settings on your bike, it’s important to understand why this type of exercise is so valuable....
Good Food to Recharge With After Being Sick Image Credit: 4kodiak/iStock/GettyImages Do you remember the last time you were sick? Whether you had vomiting and diarrhea or the flu, you probably had no appetite. When you’re sick, drinking and eating can seem undesirable. However, it’s important to eat healthy foods and stay hydrated in order not to get sick again. Advertisement Read More: What to Eat If You Don't Feel Like Eating Video of the Day The Importance of Hydration Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do after you’ve been ill....
Men and women in a gym using the stationary bikes. Image Credit: William Perugini/iStock/Getty Images Bicycling is a popular, low-impact exercise that can help you accomplish your fitness goals. Cycling will tone and strengthen your muscles and thereby increase your metabolic rate, allowing you to burn more calories, even while at rest. Many factors, including your metabolic rate, affect the speed and duration of bicycling you need to burn 500 calories....
The number of calories in a slice of cheese pizza depends on the brand, however it's typically around 200 calories. Image Credit: Nadinlargo/iStock/GettyImages There’s no debating it: Cheese pizza is delicious. The calories in a slice of pizza, however, aren’t quite as mouth-watering to think about. That’s because most pizza nutrition facts are anything but healthy — even with just cheese toppings. Advertisement Tip The number of calories in a slice of cheese pizza depends on the brand, however it's typically around 200 calories....
The calories in a Pizza Hut personal pan pizza will vary dramatically based on the toppings you choose. Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages Knowing the Pizza Hut Personal Pan pizza calories before you order can help keep you on track for your nutritional goals while you enjoy a delicious meal. With the Pizza Hut nutrition calculator, you know exactly what you’re in for before it arrives at your door. Advertisement Tip A Pizza Hut Personal Pan pizza with just cheese and sauce has 150 calories in each slice....
A mature man enjoying a walk on the pier. Image Credit: Ronnie Kaufman/Blend Images/Getty Images If you browsed the shelves of your local health food store or searched the Internet for a dietary supplement that may help prevent or treat heart disease, you may have discovered “CoQ10.” CoEnzymeQ10 or Ubiquinol is a substance that is naturally produced in your body and vital to the health of your cells. Before you use this supplement, consult your doctor and understand the dosage that is appropriate for you....
The calories you burn jogging can vary due to terrain and other factors. Image Credit: Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages Jogging is one of the quickest ways to get your cardiovascular system in shape. Your heart won’t be the only part of your body that benefits, however. You’ll gain lower-body strength and lung capacity, and you will probably lose a few pounds. Advertisement Jog every day for 15 minutes, and eventually, you may find that you want to challenge yourself even more....
As long as you meet some basic goals, you have a lot of flexibility in how you set up your workouts. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Nothing affects your plan for working out at the gym as much as your choice of fitness goals. The gym routine for someone trying to lose weight would look very different from that of a bodybuilder or someone training for a first 5k. If you’re new to exercise, begin by meeting expert guidelines for fitness and health, then adjust the gym schedule to suit your individual goals....
As it turns out, cleaning fruits and veggies with vinegar might be a myth, as few reputable sources recommend this as an option. Image Credit: ThamKC/iStock/GettyImages Should you be washing vegetables in vinegar before you eat them? Think about how many people have handled your produce before it arrives in your kitchen! And with all the stories in the news about contamination outbreaks, it’s no wonder you’re a little wary. But is vinegar the best method?...
Tilapia is a type of mild whitefish that is low in fat and calories, but this delicate fish can be tricky to prepare because it can quickly dry out during the cooking process. Fortunately, you can prepare perfectly-cooked tilapia in the microwave for a quick, healthy and easy meal without the hassle or time involved in other cooking methods. When properly covered, it retains most of its moisture and natural juices, while absorbing the flavors of the herbs and seasonings you cook it in....
Doing sit ups with anchoring your feet are more difficult. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages The classic sit-up is performed with a partner holding your feet or with your feet anchored under a brace as you lift your torso all the way up toward your thighs. This variation may be common, but it isn’t the best way to train your core. Advertisement Anchored-feet sit-ups require more activation from your hip flexors than from your abdominal muscles to bend your torso, so you're not working the muscles that you hope....
A woman is mixing batter in a pan or pot. Image Credit: liujiachuan/iStock/Getty Images Most cakes start with the same basic ingredients, but flavorings set each recipe apart. Cake gets its flavor from different ingredients including powders like cocoa, liquids like flavored extracts or mix-in ingredients like dried fruit or pieces of chocolate. Whether you make your cake batter from scratch or from a boxed mix, experimenting with flavorings is a simple way to jazz up your cakes....
Cardiovascular exercise helps reduce belly fat. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images People hit the gym with hopes of reaching a variety of fitness goals, one of the more popular ones being to attain a flat stomach with strong abs. Making time for stomach exercise in the gym can help you reach this goal by toning your midsection. Advertisement However, it's important to note that simply because you're strengthening your abdominal muscles doesn't mean you'll be burning away excess belly fat....
Strength training is important to keep your body toned. Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages When is weight loss at 40 not a cause for celebration? When those lost pounds come from muscle tissue. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 40 is the age at which women can begin losing half a pound of muscle a year. Maybe it’s time to get serious about getting a more toned body. Advertisement Stop Resisting Strength Training Strength training becomes increasingly important as you get older....
Fish is a high-protein, low-fiber option to include in a low-residue diet. Image Credit: Alisa Korolevskaya/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Dairy Products Refined Grains Certain Vegetables Certain Fruits Meat Fish and Seafood Eggs Tofu Nut Butter Oils Low-residue diets limit the amount of undigestible nutrients in your GI tract. This makes it easier for your digestive system to heal in the event of surgery, treatments like radiation or conditions like inflammatory bowel disease....
Not only is beef high in iron, but it's also a great source of protein. Image Credit: agrobacter/E+/GettyImages In order to stay active, our muscles need oxygen. And they wouldn’t get that essential oxygen without a key nutrient: iron. Advertisement Iron is a mineral in hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Video of the Day How Much Iron Do You Need?...
