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Lifting weights with poor breathing can make you drop the weights. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Whether you’re lifting barbells in the gym or moving house furniture, it’s probably your natural inclination to hold your breath. Improper breathing technique can quicken fatigue, cause dizziness and increase your blood pressure, which can lead to fainting. By breathing correctly when lifting, you will likely have a higher degree of control and alertness during your exercise....

Dragon fruit for sale at a market. Image Credit: superoke/iStock/Getty Images Dragon fruit, named for its vibrant, spiky skin, is sometimes known as pitaya and is primarily grown in Mexico and Central and South America. Dragon fruit can also be found in Asian countries, such as Thailand and Malaysia and is a staple for Asian-inspired cooking. If you want to experience the sweet, seedy flesh of dragon fruit yourself, your best bet is an Asian market....

Pork tenderloin is naturally low in sodium. Sodium is necessary for the healthy functioning of your body. Too much sodium, however, may cause swelling, edema and high blood pressure, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Pork tenderloin is a good choice of meat for low-salt diets as it is naturally low in sodium and one of the more tender cuts of pork. Pork tenderloin is low in fat, and has a mild flavor....

White button mushrooms develop a deep, meaty flavor when cooked. Mushrooms aren't just for salad bars or topping burgers anymore. Mushrooms, besides being delicious, offer surprising nutritional benefits, containing copper, potassium, B vitamins, and selenium. Having a package of frozen mushrooms in your freezer means you'll be able to make a yummy side dish whenever the craving strikes. Advertisement Step 1 Place a skillet over medium heat. Heating the pan empty makes fat spread more easily and decreases the likelihood of sticking....

Your little one will love eating — and playing with — pasta noodles. Image Credit: Crystal Sing / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Pasta is an enjoyable finger food for babies. Wiggly strands of spaghetti keep the baby’s attention for longer periods because they can play with the strands as well as eat them, while larger pasta pieces like rotini give then an unusual texture to experience. Advertisement To prepare pasta for your baby, you must cook it until it's soft and cut it into small enough pieces for a tiny mouth to handle....

Rinse starch from white rice before cooking it. Image Credit: AtnoYdur/iStock/Getty Images Starch is a polysaccharide, or carbohydrate made up of glucose bonds. In its pure form, starch is tasteless and odorless, and is used as a thickening agent in foods. Starch is the most common of the carbohydrates in the human diet and can be found in foods such as potatoes, corn, wheat and rice, among others. Although it is an important part of the human diet, too much starch can be undesirable, especially for those trying to lose weight or diabetics....

Although sodium is essential for a healthy body, a significant majority of Americans eat more than twice the recommended amount, according to the American Heart Association. While those salty snacks might be tantalizing to the taste buds, they’re quite dangerous to the body’s health. A high-salt diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. In addition to those long-term health hazards, eating too much salt can make you feel bloated....

Try pairing your peanut butter with whole fruit rather than jelly to cut down on calories and added sugar. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Crunchy or smooth, in a sandwich or mixed into oatmeal — however you like to eat peanut butter, go ahead and do it: It won’t derail your weight-loss efforts. Advertisement In fact, adding peanut butter to your diet may help you keep weight gain at bay, according to an October 2018 study in the ​European Journal of Nutrition​....

1 of 12 Overview Curbing your sugar consumption may just be the single most important dietary change you can make. Because of the link between excess sugar and heart disease, the nation's top killer of both men and women, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that added sugars -- the types used to sweeten foods and beverages -- be capped at no more than six teaspoons' worth per day for women and nine for men....

The top foods high in zinc come from both animal-based and plant-based sources, such as oysters and legumes. Image Credit: frantic00/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever popped zinc lozenges while reaching for tissues and sipping hot soup, you probably know that the mineral helps support a healthy immune system. Advertisement Not only does zinc play a role in immune function, but it also helps heal wounds and create proteins — a key part of cell growth and development, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

Foamy pee may be a sign there's too much protein in your urine. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages The appearance of your pee can say a lot about your health. So, if you sneak a peek in the toilet and notice your pee is as foamy as a glass of beer, you might be wondering what’s up. Advertisement While an occasional case of fizzy urine doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, frequent frothiness can indicate an underlying health problem....

Your period can trigger more than bloating and cramps. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Asthma IBS Bladder Pain Headaches Depression and Anxiety Bloating, cramping, food cravings. These are the usual suspects you've come to expect during that time of the month. While some period symptoms are predictable, others are less obvious. Advertisement Here, ob-gyn Sheryl A. Ross, MD, author of ​​She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period​​ and ​​She-ology The She-quel: Let's Continue the Conversation​​​​,​ shares some surprising and unusual ways your menstrual cycle can affect your body and overall health (and how to cope)....

A fiery meal can make your top lip slick, but it could also be a sign of a medical condition. Image Credit: frantic00/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Spicy Food Menopause Hyperhidrosis Rosacea Diabetes Nerve Damage How to Get Rid of It Managing Makeup Upper lip sweating makes your face feel icky, and worse, sends off the vibe that you're either very anxious or in desperate need of sitting down and taking a break (even if that's not actually the case)....

Between-meal bites can add up to hundreds of calories. Make sure to track them to stay on course with your weight-loss goal. Image Credit: SolStock/iStock/GettyImages We know weight loss happens when we create a calorie deficit — which makes understanding how to track your calories a pretty important part of the equation. And while it seems like simple add and subtract, there’s a bit more to it than that. Advertisement Here, we've pulled together seven of the most common mistakes when it comes to calorie counting, along with helpful tips on how to get it right....

There's no shortage of ways to sneak cottage cheese into recipes for a protein boost. Image Credit: amberto4ka/iStock/GettyImages Blame it on its pale, lumpy texture, but cottage cheese gets a bad rap. Like the Brussels sprouts of the dairy world, this food is often overlooked and underappreciated. Advertisement But don't let the lumps make you leery. This creamy, curd-filled cheese has a ton of perks. Video of the Day Relatively low in calories, cottage cheese is a solid source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein (between 20 to 28 grams per cup), says New York City-based dietitian Isabel Smith, RD, CDN....

The earlier you establish a healthy eating pattern, the greater the benefits are — but it's never too late to make positive changes. Image Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment/GettyImages In This Article What is 'Healthy' Eating? Heart Health The Gut Your Skin Weight Loss Energy and Strength Mental Health Brain Health Blood Sugar Social Life When we talk about getting healthy, our diet is one aspect that affects all the others. Your physical, mental and social health are connected to your diet, and to one another....

All you need is a sheet of paper for an intense full-body workout. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com These days, people are getting creative with their at-home workouts. From a stack of books to a carton of milk or even a chair, you can fashion exercise equipment from just about any ordinary object. Advertisement "If you have the will, even a simple sheet of paper can thoroughly work your major muscle groups," says Michael Wittig, IPE Natural Pro 3x Champion and ISSA-certified personal trainer....

Get a strong and sculpted butt with this 20-minute HIIT workout. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages Want to tone and tighten your derriere without having to do endless squats? A HIIT workout that focuses on your glutes is a great way to shape your butt with minimal time and equipment. You can get fit, build lean muscle and burn tons of calories in just 20 minutes. Advertisement "Your glutes are the largest muscle in your body and play an essential role in how you stand, sit and move daily," says Jami Rogenski, personal trainer and HIIT group training instructor at Sweat Garage in Los Angeles....

Biceps curls are the best way to isolate your upper arm muscles, but they're not the only way to target them. Image Credit: dima_sidelnikov/iStock/GettyImages Want superhero arms? Do supersets! Supersets — performing two exercises back to back with little to no rest in between — are an efficient and effective way to build muscle strength endurance. Advertisement Because of the shorter rest period, supersets are perfect for when you're in a time crunch (so, always?...

The quality with Mongoose bicycles depends on how each model is used. Image Credit: Westend61 - Franz Faltermaier/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images The Mongoose brand of bicycles focuses on two product lines for consumers. The most popular line comprises discount bikes offered in department stores, while higher-end Mongoose bicycles can be found on the Mongoose website or in specialty bicycle shops. Mongoose bicycles have at times been criticized for poor reliability and construction, however, many of these issues can be attributed to how and where the bicycles are used by their owners....