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Green peppers are rich in phytochemicals known as coumarins. Coumadin is a medication that is prescribed to patients who have a history of blood clots in their legs, arms, heart or brain; a history of heart attacks or strokes; a replacement heart valve; abnormal heart rhythms; a large heart; or other cardiac complications. Coumadin reduces the clotting ability of your blood and thus reduces the formation of clots. While taking Coumadin, you must be aware of certain foods that can affect the effects of Coumadin in your body....

Strength training workouts complement your marathon training program. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images A marathon training program is designed to prepare your mind and body for race day and includes a variety of running workouts. These workouts range from long, slow distance, recovery runs, tempo runs and speed workouts. A commonly overlooked component to marathon training, however, is weightlifting, or strength training. Although not essential, you can supplement your marathon training program with weightlifting workouts to improve your overall fitness level....

Man bench pressing at gym with female spotter. Although related, muscular strength and size depend on different training protocols for enhancement. For instance, large-muscled bodybuilders are likely less strong than smaller-muscled Olympic weightlifters, or strength athletes, due to differences in muscle physiology and training programs. One trains for size while the other trains for strength. Understanding the difference enables proper program design for your intended fitness outcomes. Advertisement Variables of Muscular Fitness Variables of muscular fitness include strength, size and endurance Strength defines your ability to create maximal force during one contraction, size relates to muscle volume and appearance and endurance dictates your ability to sustain a specific muscular activity over time....

If you have diarrhea after eating fruits and vegetables, too much fiber or fructose may be to blame Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages It can be quite a shock when you’re eating healthy whole foods like vegetables and fruits and your gut begins to rumble and ache, prompting an urgent race for the bathroom. If you pass loose, watery stools and have stomach pain after eating vegetables and fruits, there may be other things going on....

Eating too much sweets can cause diarrhea. Image Credit: merc67/iStock/GettyImages You may enjoy your sweets, but diarrhea after eating sugar is no fun. While diarrhea can occur from any number of causes, if you’re connecting your stomach pain and trips to the bathroom with your candy consumption, then it may be due to an overabundance of the sweet stuff. To be safe, ​consult with your doctor​ to be sure it’s not something more serious....

Peanut oil is found in certain prescription drugs and OTC medicines. Image Credit: Thinkstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Allergic reactions to shellfish or peanuts can be serious or even life-threatening. If you are allergic to one or both of these foods, you should check for their presence in any medications you take. Shellfish is commonly found only in dietary supplements, not prescription medications. Peanut oil is present in several prescription drugs, and also in topical treatments for certain skin conditions....

A woman is running on a trail outside. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Exercise and diet can help you lose weight by creating a calorie deficit. Your body will begin to break down stored fat through a series of complicated metabolic pathways. The byproducts of fat metabolism are expelled through your lungs, sweat and urine, while the energy liberated from fat is used to maintain your body’s biological function....

Looking in the mirror could show signs of weight loss in your face. Image Credit: mapodile/E+/GettyImages Where on your body you tend to gain the most weight, whether it’s around the middle or more on the hips and thighs, is the result of your genes and particular physiology. However, the more weight you gain, the more you’re going to see it in your face, regardless of whether the rest of you is an apple or pear shape....

The number of calories added to a food in the frying process varies depending on several factors. Image Credit: Inna Dodor/iStock/GettyImages What’s the difference between frying and deep-frying? Not much. The nutrition of your food depends more on the kind of oil you choose, if you use batter and how much oil you put in the pan. Advertisement Tip The number of calories added to a food in the frying process varies depending on several factors....

Weight loss is simple if you remember one basic principle: You must eat fewer calories than you expend as energy. You can do this by eating less, getting more exercise, or a combination of both. Size Matters You can eat whatever you want when you’re trying to lose weight, as long as you eat fewer calories than the amount of energy you expend. Start by controlling portions. Advertisement Video of the Day Facts and Figures To lose a pound of weight, you must burn 3,500 more calories than you take in....

Individual factors affect carbohydrate expenditure during runs. Image Credit: Vladimir Vladimirov/E+/GettyImages Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source for physical activity but not the only source. When you work out at high intensity, stored carbohydrates, or glycogen, provide fuel for about 20 minutes. But during long, steady runs, glycogen stores supply energy for approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Advertisement The difference is attributable to the relationship between exercise intensity and energy source....

Powerlifting belts provide more comfort when broken in. While not every person who lifts weights needs a belt, powerlifters definitely need the added support and protection that a weightlifting belt offers. Powerlifting belts are commonly made of thick leather, designed to restrict mobility in favor for increased support. Powerlifting belts are an even width, while regular belts taper off toward the front. The added material in powerlifting belts is often rigid and needs to be broken in for it to be at all comfortable for you to wear....

Close grip push-ups are a good pectoral muscle exercise if you have a torn rotator cuff. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Shoulder pain can significantly interfere with your exercise activities. However, you can still safely perform an upper body workout with a shoulder injury. Advertisement Get clearance from your doctor or exercise under the supervision of a physical therapist if you have a rotator cuff tear — the wrong type of exercise can land you in the operating room having your rotator cuff tendons sewn back together....

Cook T-bone steak to perfection by ensuring the meat is at room temperature before throwing it on the grill. Image Credit: shcherbak volodymyr/iStock/GettyImages Omnivores can agree that one of life’s simplest pleasures is a perfectly cooked steak. But it’s pretty easy to overcook your steak, turning your dinner into a lackluster piece of protein. However, there are a few tried-and-true ways to grill a T-bone steak to perfection. Advertisement Claudia Sidoti, head chef at HelloFresh, has some tips to help you avoid the heart-breaking experience of overcooked steak....

If you want to work on those booty gains, make sure your diet packs in these essential foods. Image Credit: nensuria/iStock/GettyImages First thing’s first, let’s set the record straight: There isn’t a magical food that can instantly give you a raised tush or toned backend. When we eat something, it doesn’t make its way to specific parts of our bodies — but Melissa Nieves, RD, reassures us that good nutrition is at the cornerstone of any fitness goals....

How to Work Out Back Fat Obliques & the Upper Butt Image Credit: Lyashik/iStock/GettyImages Body fat is a fickle foe – easy to gain and tough to get rid of. Areas like the lower back, hips and obliques can be especially problematic, particularly if you have a body type that tends to pack on fat around the middle. Advertisement Along with a healthy, reduced-calorie diet, increased exercise is the best way to blast fat in your problem areas....

Stretch marks typically come in two variations: the reddish purple marks that snake across your skin or the white and silvery marks that leave depressions on the skin. These differences are determined by the age of the stretch mark. Red ones are new and white ones are old. You can use creams and many other treatments on new stretch marks, but old white stretch marks are more difficult to treat. That’s why you’ll need to pull out the full treatment arsenal in order to get them to fade away....

Pair a simple wrap with our hearty gazpacho for a deliciously hydrating dinner. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages When summer temperatures skyrocket, no one wants to labor in front of a sweltering stove. While cooking easy, oven-free meals can keep you cool, you should also be focusing on hydrating foods. Advertisement ​"​Hydration is always important, but especially in the summer since we sweat more and lose water through our perspiration," DJ Blatner, RDN, author of ​The Superfood Swap: The 4-Week Plan to Eat What You Crave Without the C....

1 of 11 Overview Admit it -- everyone's looking for a quick and easy way to lose weight. Fad diets seduce us with fast, "drastic" results, but they're rarely reasonable -- or even healthy. These nine fad diets of yesterday and today range from the doable to the extreme! Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, and it could even be harmful. Read on to find out which fad diets we don't miss....

For a perfectly juicy and tender roast beef recipe, try these tips and tricks. Image Credit: SilviaJansen/iStock/GettyImages Roast beef makes for both an impressive dinner dish that’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser as well as tasty leftovers to enjoy all week. But it all depends on how you cook the hearty cut of meat. Advertisement Claudia Sidoti, the principal chef at HelloFresh, has crafted a simple, easy-to-follow roast beef recipe. But before you begin, bear in mind this dish requires a little bit of extra time, so prepare accordingly if you're expecting guests!...