If you're struggling with bloating after eating lunch, find out the common foods that cause a distended belly. Image Credit: aldomurillo/E+/GettyImages What you eat for lunch can really make or break the rest of your afternoon. Advertisement "Food comas" are one instance, but another prime example is eating lunch and then feeling bloated for the rest of the afternoon. So, what can you do to prevent the discomfort from the get-go?...
Personalizing your approach to weight loss — from working with a coach to starting a daily food log — is key to effective and sustainable change. Image Credit: Noom Ever tried to follow a celebrity’s “what I eat in a day” or adopt a friend’s fitness regimen? If you have (and were left feeling exhausted and/or hungry), you know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to building a health routine — and that’s especially true for weight management....
Large bowl of sugar on a countertop. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Sugar may seem like a straight-forward topic requiring little explanation, yet all sugars are not quite the same. Dextrose and sucrose do share a lot in common, including their ability to give you a quick shot of energy, but they’re also different in some important ways. Sucrose tastes sweeter than dextrose, which may influence the amount used when it’s added to foods....
A normally functioning digestive tract is essential for good general health and well-being. If you have problems with a spastic colon, also called irritable bowel syndrome, it’s essential to pay attention to your diet. Although the exact cause of this disorder isn’t well understood, symptoms can include abdominal pain and irritation, as well as frequent bouts of diarrhea or constipation. Spastic colon affects up to 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, which recommends dietary strategies to help control the symptoms....
The amount of calories you burn depends on your body composition. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages You just crushed a workout at the gym, and you know you’re going to be sore tomorrow. We’ve all been there. But are sore muscles a good sign? Do sore muscles burn fat? Advertisement Tip Sore muscles burn calories, though the number of calories you burn depends on your body composition and your basal metabolic rate (BMR)....
It takes more than cycling to give you a big butt. Image Credit: Tempura/E+/GettyImages Cycling will not give you a bigger butt, but it may give you a more shapely one due to its cardio and muscle-building benefits. Cycling works your legs and glutes, especially when you are climbing, but it does not last long enough or provide enough resistance to build big muscles. Advertisement Overall, cardio activity such as cycling will be better at burning fat surrounding your glute muscles than it will be at making your butt bigger....
Protein won't help stop soreness. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages Many people buy protein supplements to build muscle mass, and some try protein for sore muscles. Strong evidence exists for the anabolic effects of protein, but no research shows that it can treat delayed onset muscle soreness, DOMS. Other options can help you recover from exercise. Advertisement Tip Getting enough protein can help your body do many things, but it won't stop soreness....
Enochi mushrooms tied with twine on wood. Image Credit: Amy_Lv/iStock/Getty Images With their long, slender stems, ultra-small caps and creamy white color, enoki mushrooms are more elegant than the average fungus. These crisp, mildly sweet mushrooms – known as “snow puffs” in their native Japan – grow in bouquetlike clusters and are traditionally eaten raw or lightly cooked. Advertisement Major Nutrients Like other fresh mushrooms, enokis are a low-calorie source of protein and complex carbohydrates....
Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish made with marinated grilled meat, sauteed green peppers and onions and topped with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/GettyImages Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish made with marinated grilled meat, sauteed green peppers and onions and topped with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese, all rolled up in a flour tortilla. However, chicken fajitas calories can be high. Advertisement Fajitas can also be a healthy and nutritious choice, depending on where you buy them, their ingredients and what toppings you add....
Daily values can be found on your food's Nutrition Facts label. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Understanding the nutrition content of foods can be confusing, as there are many different labels. Fortunately, the Food and Drug Administration has created daily nutritional requirements called daily values. Daily values are an easy way to figure out if you’re obtaining sufficient micronutrients and macronutrients in your daily diet. Advertisement Read more: How Vegans Can Get All Their Nutrients (Without Taking Supplements) Video of the Day Labels for Daily Nutritional Needs When you’re reading about nutrition, you’ll often see a variety of terms used to refer to your daily nutritional needs....
A female bodybuilder diet needs to focus on nutrietns and calorie intake. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Whether you’re bodybuilding to compete or just as a hobby to build your physique, you’ll need a bodybuilding diets for women. Female bodybuilder diets are slightly different from those for men in terms of calorie intake and nutrients. Advertisement Read more: How to Start Bodybuilding for Women Video of the Day The Bodybuilding Lifestyle and Diet The University of Delaware explains that the goal of bodybuilding is to maximize your body’s muscle mass and lose as much body fat as possible....
Fish oil capsules on a white counter. Image Credit: ChronicThinker/iStock/Getty Images Calcium and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have unique and different roles in your body, yet they work together in many ways to improve your health. Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, healthy fats that improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation. Calcium is a macromineral that builds and maintains strong bones, constricts and relaxes blood vessels, and assists enzymes in chemical reactions throughout your body....
Our pulled chicken is a delicious and healthy meat dish that's low in saturated fat. Image Credit: alle12/iStock/GettyImages Carnivores, listen up. Eating meat in moderation is totally OK — as long as you choose healthier types that are low in saturated fat. The problem? Lots of people don’t. Advertisement In fact, a study examined the diets of nearly 44,000 adults and found that Americans get most of their protein from red and processed meats, which tend to be high in unhealthy saturated fats, according to September 2019 research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)....
Portabella mushrooms are simple to stuff. Image Credit: chameleonseye/iStock/Getty Images Stuffed Portobello mushrooms make a filling appetizer, unique side dish or light lunch. Turkey sausage complements the meaty, rich flavor of Portobello mushrooms and is leaner than traditional pork sausage. Stuffing Portobello mushrooms with raw sausage and baking them allows the meat juices to soak into the mushrooms, but you must make sure that the sausage mushroom stuffing is cooked through to be safe....
Piri piri marinated chicken breasts. Image Credit: Chiyacat/iStock/Getty Images Piri piri marinade, also known as peri peri marinade, gives chicken a sharp, spicy flavor. The sauce originates from Portugal, though many South American and Caribbean countries have their own versions. In general, piri piri marinade combines the kick of fresh red chilies with the refreshing taste of citrus. The marinade works on any part of the chicken, whether you’re cooking breasts, wings, thighs or drumsticks....
A healthy cardiovascular system enables your lungs to move oxygen through your body. Cardiovascular System An understanding of how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems interact requires knowledge of how each of the systems function independently. The cardiovascular system in the human body is made up of the heart and blood vessels, which are divided into arteries, veins and capillaries. The heart is responsible for pumping the blood throughout the blood vessels and is divided into four chambers, two of which are responsible for moving poorly oxygenated blood and two of which move highly oxygenated blood....
Focus on a healthy diet in order to help get buff quickly. Image Credit: Olga Peshkova/iStock/GettyImages Getting buff is building lean muscle tissue and maintaining lower levels of body fat. It can take as little as a few weeks to notice a change or several years depending on your current fitness level, body composition and dedication to reaching your goals. Advertisement However, you can get buff with consistency following a clean diet, regular strength training and aerobic exercise....
Combined with a healthy diet, Zumba can help you lose several pounds in a month. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Zumba gives you a calorie-burning cardiovascular workout in a dance-party atmosphere. Latin moves are the basis for this aerobic dance class, but movements from belly dance, hip-hop and reggaeton also feature in Zumba. Advertisement The emphasis on having fun can help you stick with this workout even if you usually dislike exercise. Commit to a regular schedule of Zumba classes and a healthy diet and you could lose several pounds your first month....
Fish oil tablets. Image Credit: bookzaa/iStock/Getty Images While gearing up for surgery, your surgeon will probably give you a list of medications – both prescription and over-the-counter – that you’ll need to stop beforehand. Some medications you can skip just a day ahead of time, but others, like fish oil, you usually need to avoid long before you go under the knife. Advertisement When to Stop One week – seven full days – prior to surgery, you’ll probably have to completely stop taking your fish oil supplements, suggests the University of Michigan Health System....
Gentle twist will help stretch the back without harming. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/LIVESTRONG.COM A bad back can be a royal pain in the, well, back. But you can prevent a back injury by maintaining your ideal weight and keeping both your back and ab muscles strong, says Monika Paez, certified personal trainer. Don’t let back pain stop you from doing the things you love. Do some basic strengthening and stretching exercises like the ones below to help alleviate and keep it at bay....
