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The definition of a calorie is a measurement of energy it takes to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. Image Credit: martinrlee/iStock/GettyImages The definition of a calorie is a measurement of energy it takes to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This may seem complicated, which is why using a calorie calculator is a much simpler way of understanding the calories in vegetables, fruits and other foods....

Many nutritional supplements are available on store shelves with little to no indication as to their safety when taken with one or more other ones. Two supplements that fall into this category are 5-hydroxytryptophan and gamma-aminobutyric acid, more commonly known as 5-HTP and GABA. Combining these supplements in small doses may be safe, but sufficient research does not exist regarding their effects in combination on the human body. Uses GABA is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that helps to modulate the firing of neurons in your central nervous system when present in your brain....

If you combine the right exercise stimulus with appropriate nutrition, it is possible to build some muscle on a calorie deficit. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Although you can make muscle gains on a calorie deficit, depending on the specifics of your situation, that may not be the ideal approach. Bodybuilders often do better with alternating bulk and shred cycles before a competition. Advertisement But if general weight loss is your goal, the idea of maintaining lean muscle mass while on a calorie deficit — or perhaps even building a bit of muscle — is more realistic and easier to maintain....

People are flipping tires for exercise. Image Credit: kjekol/iStock/Getty Images Burning calories happens every minute of every day, whether you’re sleeping or sprinting at 10 mph. While burning 5,000 calories per day through exercise and other activities is a challenge for the average person, once you’ve subtracted your basal metabolic rate from 5,000, the remaining amount appears more reasonable. You’ll still have to work hard and focus on your activity levels, and you may fall short of 5,000 calories per day, but you can burn a lot of calories in a 24-hour period....

Dry eyes, allergies and eye infections can lead to you waking up with crusty eyes. Image Credit: Maskot/DigitalVision/GettyImages In This Article Dry Eye Seasonal Allergies Pink Eye Blepharitis A Stye Blocked Tear Duct Another Eye Infection When to Call the Doctor Crusty eyes in the morning can be normal. But if the gunk seems like it's getting out of control, there's probably a reason for that. Advertisement Eye crusts form during sleep because we aren't blinking, explains Nathan Langemo, OD, an optometrist at Hopkins Eye Clinic in Hopkins, Minnesota....

The humble egg is a good source of protein; most people can eat eggs often without health concerns. Image Credit: Biitli/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Info Pros and Cons Brown vs. White Eggs Americans love their eggs. The average American eats 279 eggs a year, according to the ​Washington Post​. While once vilified for their cholesterol, eggs are now prized for their protein-packed and nutrient-rich profile. Advertisement Video of the Day The inexpensive sources of protein offer tremendous nutrition and can play a role in a healthy diet....

Peanuts are a major food crop in the United States. Image Credit: badmanproduction/iStock/Getty Images Peanuts are a high-energy food containing an abundance of healthful fats, protein and fiber, as well as a wide array of vitamins and minerals. Your body digests peanuts with the same physical and enzymatic processes employed for other foods that contain a mixture of nutrients. Unless you have a peanut allergy or a preexisting medical condition that interferes with your digestive processes, your body should be able to digest peanuts without difficulty....

Being deficient in B3 can cause your heels to crack. Image Credit: Petardj/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin B3 is essential for healthy skin, and a deficiency in this vitamin B3 can result in a condition known as pellagra. One of the most common symptoms of pellagra is cracked and scaly skin, which can appear all over your body, including on your heels. If you suspect you have this condition or are concerned about your B3 intake, see your doctor to discuss dietary changes and solutions for your skin problems....

Use a balloon to help strengthen your breathing muscles. Image Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages You take thousands of breaths every day without thinking about it. Breathing, unless you focus on it, is automatic. However, because breathing is automatic, you probably don’t realize how much actually goes into each breath. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Breathing Exercises to Increase Oxygen Rate Advertisement Your Breathing Muscles When you breathe in, your diaphragm — an umbrella of muscle under your lungs — contracts and flattens out....

Unilateral curls allow you to work a weaker arm more. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages You can’t stop father time, but you can reduce to some extent the effects he has on your body. Perhaps the biggest effect is that your once-firm skin loses its elasticity and tends to hang under your chin and at the tops of your arms. Advertisement Exercise cannot make your skin bounce back, but building muscle creates a greater area for the skin to stretch over....

Side and curtsy lunges build stronger glutes. Image Credit: blanaru/iStock/Getty Images A clean diet helps when you’re trying to build muscle and lose fat on your backside. Eating clean means avoiding certain foods that aren’t going to help you reach a more toned butt – and might actually encourage your body to store additional fat there. Instead of only focusing on what you can’t eat, emphasize and celebrate all the tasty, healthy foods you can include as part of a butt-toning diet....

Different materials in a freestanding punching bag have their own advantages and disadvantages. Image Credit: Lorado/E+/GettyImages In This Article How Freestanding Punching Bags Work Water-Filled Punching Bags Rock-Filled Punching Bags Sand-Filled Punching Bags Are Freestanding Punching Bags Worth It? Freestanding punching bags use a reservoir as a counterweight to simulate the resistance and swing of a hanging bag. Theoretically, you could fill the reservoir with any substance heavier than air. In practice, most users choose to fill their punching bag with sand, water, or rock....

Built-up gas can be expelled after an ab workout. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages You’re after a strong, tight tum, but you didn’t sign up for the unpleasant, embarrassing gaseous side effects. Pressure on your digestive tract experienced as you crunch and twist can lead to the natural release of gas. In some cases, it’s not even the ab exercises that are to blame. You have an excess of gas due to other factors — and movement only brings it to your attention....

Glute Exercises That Fix Tight Hip Flexors Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/GettyImages The area surrounding your hips has a lot going all, with muscles, tendons and ligaments going every which way. Some of the most powerful muscles, your glutes, sit on the back of your hips, while in the front, there are more muscles that control your hip and leg. A large group of them are called hip flexors. Advertisement Flexors and Glutes: Partners in Crime The hip flexors and glutes were made to work together....

The bent-over dumbbell row is a foundational strength training move that targets your back, shoulders, arms and core. Image Credit: Carolina Araujo/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Video Tutorial Tips Some exercises are great at multi-tasking, strengthening multiple parts of the body at once. And the bent-over dumbbell row is one of the best at juggling muscle groups. Advertisement This move strengthens the muscles in your back, shoulders and arms, all while helping build core stability Advertisement But if you want to get all the muscle-building benefits of this exercise, you need to nail your form first....

Staying fit and healthy when you're surrounded by food isn't easy. Here's how Geoffrey Sakarian does it. Image Credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images Entertainment/GettyImages “Never trust a skinny chef” was a maxim in the culinary world until a new breed of healthy chefs turned that saying on its head. Chopped judge Geoffrey Zakarian is one of those chefs who takes fitness seriously, and the results speak for themselves. Advertisement At 60 years old, Zakarian feels he's in the best shape of his life, both inside and out of the kitchen....

Bottom round steak is one of the leanest cuts from the cow, and when properly tenderized, is succulent and delicious. It's cut from the heavily exercised muscle of the cow's hind leg. One of the best methods to cook this cut is to first tenderize it, then pan fry it. Another is to braise the tenderized steak, a combination of frying and baking. Tenderizing is not difficult, and frying or braising requires few ingredients....

Image Credit: Geribody/iStock/GettyImages When you watch a boxing match, you see a flurry of fists and constant movement with the head and shoulders, whether the fighter is throwing or dodging punches. Most of the action happens above the waist, especially with the arms and fists. Meanwhile, you may not realize that the boxer's legs are churning underneath, powering each movement. Advertisement Leg strength is important in boxing for punching power and movement around the ring....

A young woman is cooking. Image Credit: Anetlanda/iStock/Getty Images The calorie needs of a 100-lb. adult vary depending on the person’s age, gender, health and level of physical activity. Consult a nutritionist or physician for help when determining the number of calories you need to maintain your weight. Advertisement Height Range A weight of 100 lbs. is healthy only for relatively short adults. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, adults who are 4 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 1 inch in total height are within a healthy weight range at 100 lbs....

Frowning exercises muscles in the forehead, which causes vertical wrinkles. Frown lines can make you look older and stern. They are caused by small muscles between your eyebrows and in your forehead, an area called the glabella. Frowning and squinting contract those muscles, almost as if you are deliberately exercising them. Regular massage can relax and smooth those muscles, preventing frown lines and giving you a more relaxed appearance. Advertisement Step 1 Spread grape seed oil or moisturizing cream over your face....