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Tonic water often contains as much sugar as soft drinks. Image Credit: SherSor/iStock/GettyImages Slightly bitter and fizzy, tonic water is a carbonated beverage that’s often mixed with vodka or gin and is sometimes even consumed on its own. Like most other fizzy drinks, tonic water is available in regular and diet varieties. Regular tonic water contains sugar, while diet tonic water products utilize a range of artificial and natural sweeteners, depending on the brand....

Active ingredients in green tea support detox and provide health benefits. Image Credit: Jasmin Awad / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Of all the detox products available, green tea may be one of the most beneficial, but that doesn’t mean you can do a green tea detox. Instead, the active ingredients in green tea support your body’s natural ability to detox. Advertisement Before you try to detox using green tea, learn how the body detoxes itself, so you have a better idea about what to expect and how green tea contributes to the process....

A rustic slice of bread on the lip of a bowl of balslamic vinegar and olive oil with fresh herbs and spices. Image Credit: Riderolga/iStock/Getty Images Vinegar is a popular dietary supplement and home remedy used to prevent and treat a variety of symptoms. While there is no evidence that suggests that vinegar kills or destroys carbohydrates, it may have a beneficial affect on carbohydrate absorption and insulin sensitivity in the body....

You usually burn more calories when you're hot. Image Credit: SeventyFour/iStock/GettyImages Do you burn more calories walking in the heat or cold? Many factors influence how many calories you burn, even temperature. Cold and heat can raise calories burned, but neither is a good strategy for weight loss. Exercising in the heat and shivering in the cold puts extra stress on your metabolism. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Do You Burn More Calories Running in the Heat?...

A woman sitting on a couch experiencing abdominal pain. Image Credit: 9nong/iStock/Getty Images Including milk in your diet provides essential calcium and nutrients for strong bones, hormone production and other functions. While dairy can be beneficial, it might be harmful for certain people. Having bowel problems or an intolerance to milk may cause severe pain and cramping in your abdomen. If milk bothers your stomach, stop drinking it immediately and make a trip to see your physician....

Eggplant can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes for its delicious flavor and many health benefits. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Recipes and Tips Eggplant, also known as aubergine or Guinea squash, is a perennial member of the nightshade family. This dark-hued fruit grows wild in India and is grown as an annual plant anywhere with a warm growing season. Advertisement Eggplant is a staple in a variety of different dishes — think: Middle Eastern baba ghanoush and Italian eggplant parmesan....

Eggs can lead to many different digestive issues. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve experienced diarrhea after eating eggs, you’re not alone. Despite eggs’ recognized nutritional value, egg consumption has been linked to several digestive system conditions. If you’re stumped by your symptoms, your physician can help you solve the mystery. Advertisement Diarrhea After Eating Eggs If you’ve had episodes of diarrhea after consuming an egg-based dish, chances are the eggs weren’t cooked until the whites and yolks were firm....

Glute bridges are a great hip extensor strengthening exercise. Image Credit: dangrytsku/iStock/GettyImages If you spend a lot of time sitting, want to build more power in your lower body or feel the need to work on a so-called “peach booty,” you need hip extension exercises in your workout. These exercises primarily target your gluteus maximus, with an occasional assist from the hamstrings. Advertisement Tip Hip extension is another way of describing the motion of straightening your leg at the hip....

There's no reason to give up on your exercise routine come the cooler months. Image Credit: Val Thoermer / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Come the holiday season, at-or-below freezing temperatures are just as prevalent as awkward family gatherings. But just because some days don’t have a forecast over 32 degrees Fahrenheit, doesn’t mean you have to shelve your workout routine. That’s right: It is possible — and even enjoyable! — to tackle runs come winter....

The sternum is a long, flat bone in the center of the chest, also known as the breastbone. It is the attachment site to many chest muscles and connects the bones of the rib cage. Sternal fractures are most commonly caused by motor vehicle collisions, but also can occur during chest compressions for CPR or direct-contact sports, such as hockey or football. Damage caused by a fracture is rarely limited to the sternum, as it is closely linked to other bones, muscles, ligaments and organs....

The heel touch strengthens your entire core but specifically targets your obliques. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Instructions Benefits Form Tips Variations Crunches and planks can get boring, and if you want to build well-rounded core strength, you need to mix up your routine with heel touches, which specifically target your obliques, aka your side ab muscles. Advertisement Strengthening your obliques is essential for carrying out daily tasks that involve rotating and flexing your torso....

Chicken and rice is a good high carb and high protein meal. Image Credit: ASIFE/iStock/GettyImages High protein and high carb meals may be important for labor workers, bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts and endurance athletes. High carbohydrate and protein meals provide a balance of nutrients than improves energy levels and stamina throughout the day. Advertisement A meal including high protein, high carb foods is appropriate for helping the body recover after a long hard day of work or after an exercise session....

The comparison between weight lifting and circuit training isn't really a one-to-one battle; both are broad categories and each excels in different ways. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages Circuit training benefits are just as real as the time-tested effects of lifting weights, but comparing the two types of exercise is far from cut and dry. The comparison, instead, calls for a look at how each type of exercise excels in a broad sense, and their particular perks on a more macro level....

How long does it take to poop? Believe it or not, science has the answer. Image Credit: bymuratdeniz/iStock/GettyImages You go into the bathroom, smartphone in hand, ready to catch up on the election coverage while taking care of your business. But how long should you really have to sit on the toilet to do it? Advertisement It may not be the most pleasant thing to think about today, but come on, you know you've always wondered....

You need to make sure that you are drinking enough water. Image Credit: mediaphotos/iStock/GettyImages Water is an important but often ignored nutrient. The age-old adage of drinking eight glasses of water a day may not be right for you. A general guideline for daily water consumption for healthy adults is approximately 3.7 liters — around 15 cups — for men and 2.7 liters, or around 11 cups for women, according to The National Academies of Sciences....

Calories burned during a workout depends on more than what exercises you do. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages In This Article Why Calorie Burn Varies Average Calories Burned How to Burn More Calories Benefits Beyond Calories You may think the more calories you burn during a workout the better, but the quality of your workouts is really what counts toward your fitness and health goals. In fact, an emphasis on calorie burn as a measure of the effectiveness of your workout is actually quite shortsighted and may undermine your goals....

Skip a dentist appointment (or several) and small, easily treatable issues can progress into larger concerns. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages In This Article Why It Matters Important Factors What to Expect The Bottom Line ‌My teeth feel fine! I don't have time! Sitting in the chair makes me anxious!‌ Most of us have no trouble coming up with reasons to delay seeing the dentist. But putting off your next appointment (or simply forgetting about it) can set you up for a mouthful of problems....

Canned cherry pie filling can be a good alternative to homemade with a few adjustments. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages Cherries are a tasty treat that becomes even more delectable when baked into a pie. While nothing beats homemade desserts, you may use canned pie filling to recreate grandma’s cherry pie. Don’t be afraid to swap ingredients to save some calories in the process! Advertisement Recreate Grandma's Cherry Pie Cherries are grouped into two main types — sweet and tart....

Measuring food with hands or using household items is an easy replacement for a scale. Image Credit: EasyBuy4u/E+/GettyImages Monitoring your food portions is a great way to control your weight and maintain good health. This can be tricky if you don’t have a food scale, though. By using a few simple household items or even your own body, you can estimate the portion sizes of many of your favorite foods....

Venison steaks from the hind quarter provide a juicy, tender cut of meat. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Venison refers to the meat from deer, elk or antelope and is an alternative meat source with less fat, cholesterol and calories than traditional beef, pork and lamb. Advertisement Different cuts of venison depend on the butchering process and can range from ground meat, steaks or roasts that come off the hind quarter, front shoulder or backstrap....