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Apple cider vinegar may help you lose weight. Image Credit: ThitareeSarmkasat/iStock/GettyImages The practice of drinking apple cider vinegar and water to help lose weight or for other promised health benefits has been around pretty much since people learned how to ferment things. Apple cider vinegar and water is also believed to be more hydrating than plain water.As well as adding a bit of tart flavor to plain water, apple cider vinegar is believed to have beneficial properties, especially in the sediment that forms at bottom, which is known as the “mother....

A tea pot and a cup of black tea. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Gout is a form of arthritis resulting from excessive buildup of uric acid in your body. The salt, called irate, from excess uric acid causes crystals to form in your joints, leading to pain and inflammation. An affected joint usually becomes shiny, swollen and stiff, and it can be red or purple in color. Gout is related to high triglycerides, excess alcohol consumption and consumption of purine-rich foods like meat and shellfish....

Oatmeal with fruit makes a healthy breakfast for people with hypothyroidism. Image Credit: Olha_Afanasieva/iStock/Getty Images If you have a hypothyroid condition, your thyroid does not produce enough hormones for your body to function normally. The most common treatment for hypothryoidism is the medication levothyroxine, a synthetic hormone. Taking levothyroxine calls for certain eating practices. Your thyroid levels also can be affected by the foods you eat. Understanding how food affects your thyroid levels can help you devise a healthy breakfast meal plan for hypothroidism....

A McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese weighs in at 540 calories. Image Credit: dizelen/iStock/GettyImages When you’re eating at a fast-food establishment like McDonald’s, calorie information isn’t always the first thing on your mind. But researching the nutritional information of your meal, be that a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or a Big Mac, can help you meet your calorie and macronutrient goals. Advertisement Tip A McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese weighs in at 540 calories....

A close-up of roasted peanuts in their shell. Image Credit: MarcelloMalgari/iStock/Getty Images Raw foods proponents sing the nutritional praises of their strict diets, claiming that you’ll experience optimal nutrition and better digestion when you don’t heat foods above 116-degrees Fahrenheit. Raw nuts are an intrinsic part of a raw food diet because they provide protein, healthy fats and essential minerals. Peanuts don’t fall into this category, however, because they are legumes, not nuts....

Broccoli in prep bowl. Image Credit: Sarsmis/iStock/Getty Images Rice and vegetables tend to be common staple items that you can use in many types of meals, from comfort food poultry dishes to casseroles to Asian-style recipes. Cooking them can be relatively simple, quick and easy. You can make this process even more streamlined by steaming vegetables while cooking rice. You can cook these two tasty and healthy menu items at the same time in a few different ways....

Substituting fish for red meat once or twice a week is a quick way to make your diet healthier. Image Credit: Anthony Boulton/iStock/GettyImages Substituting fish for red meat once or twice a week is a quick way to make your diet healthier. Most seafoods cook quickly, so they fit with even the busiest of lifestyles. The only drawback is that fish is a supremely perishable ingredient, so keeping it on hand for impulse meals is problematic....

Performing gentle exercises as you're able following COVID-19 can help your lungs and muscles recover. Image Credit: FredFroese /E+/GettyImages Exercise is a critical component to COVID-19 recovery. After all, infection with the novel coronavirus can have profound effects on physical fitness — no matter the severity of symptoms. Advertisement Even in healthy people, just two days of bedrest can lead to muscle loss, neuromuscular damage and decreased aerobic capacity, according to a May 2020 ​European Journal of Sports Science​ study....

Can't you imagine this beautiful side dish on your holiday table? Image Credit: Whole Kitchen Sink If you’ve ever tried to incorporate butternut squash into your weekly menu, you know it takes a whole lot of handling and prep work. Often, it’s more than we bargained for when preparing a side dish. Thankfully, there is one seasonal squash that is easy to cook and even easier to prep: delicata squash....

Leg raises are a great exercise for loose knee caps. Image Credit: Jomkwan/iStock/GettyImages Several conditions can cause a loose kneecap, including patellar dislocation or instability and knee dislocation. Some cases will require surgical treatment, while others can be treated with braces and exercises. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to learn loose kneecap exercises. Advertisement Treating a Loose Kneecap Whether this is a chronic condition or the result of acute injury, you should always consult your doctor or a physical therapist to determine the right course of treatment....

Plums for sale at a market. Image Credit: ands456/iStock/Getty Images Individuals who have chronic kidney disease are at risk for excessive levels of phosphorus and potassium in the blood, which can result in complications such as loss of bone density and irregular heart function. To prevent this, these individuals need to follow a strict diet and eliminate foods high in potassium and phosphorus. Almost all fruits and vegetables are low in phosphorus, but they vary widely in their potassium content....

Curry goat meat stew. Image Credit: Chiya Li/iStock/Getty Images Goat meat is a healthy alternative to beef and chicken because of its lower calorie, fat and cholesterol totals. A staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, goat meat comprises 63 percent of red meat consumed worldwide, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. If you’re looking for a leaner alternative to traditional meats, goat meat could be the answer....

Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com You can get the Herschel hip pack in a variety of different colors. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative For a long time, I resisted running with a belt bag. Even leggings with pockets weren’t a requirement for me because I felt like there was no reason to bring all the extra “baggage” on my runs and workouts in the park. My workouts are sacred times to unload, if you will, and carry less....

A handheld BMI machine works by passing an electrical signal through your body to measure fat, muscle, bone and water concentrations. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages If you’re concerned about your body fat levels, you have a few options that can help you measure it. Body mass index, or BMI, gives you a very rough estimate of whether you’re at a healthy weight or not. A handheld bioelectrical impedance analysis machine uses small electrical signals to estimate your body fat levels....

The number of calories you burn during the bench press depends on several factors. Image Credit: FilippoBacci/E+/GettyImages The number of calories burned doing the bench press depends on how intensely you are lifting and your body weight. While the weight you are benching contributes to the intensity of your workout, what is light and easy for you may be heavy and intense for someone else and vice versa. Advertisement Tip You will burn an estimated 180 to 532 calories per hour of weight lifting, including the bench press....

Showering daily works for some people, but that may be too often for others. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How Often to Shower Effects of Not Showering Enough Effects of Showering Too Much Shower Length Showering Tips for Healthy Skin Adulthood doesn't come with a guidebook for advice on basic body care (or basic ​anything​, unfortunately). It's just assumed that you'll figure it out. Still, some advice on showering would be nice....

Making shish kabobs in the oven isn't that difficult. Image Credit: Nadezhda_Nesterova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Marinade Your Ingredients Prep Skewers and Oven Assemble Your Kabobs Cook the Kabobs Let Rest, Then Serve and Enjoy! If weather keeps you from grilling your shish kabobs on your outdoor grill, broiling them in your oven produces nearly the same delicious effect. Assemble the main components: a basic marinade and chunks of your favorite meats, vegetables and even fruits....

All it takes is practice to get perfect, fluffy rice every single time. Image Credit: sutlafk/iStock/Getty Images Cooking rice can be tricky. It’s hard to gauge how much uncooked rice translates to a serving of rice and the rice-to-water ratio you need to hit the sweet spot between dry and mushy. Once you get the proportions right, though, you’ll be all set. Advertisement The Rice-to-Water Ratio A serving of rice is the equivalent of a half-cup of cooked rice, according to the American Heart Association....

Jeans Image Credit: Yoyochow23/iStock/Getty Images To some, a big butt is a sign of curvaceous beauty, but all those extra curves can be a hindrance when you want to squeeze your bum into a pair of fashionable skinny jeans. Ladies with curves often have a temperamental relationship with jeans due to the gap that forms in the waistband of jeans and skinny jeans are no exception. Combining exercises that tone and strengthen the butt with cardiovascular exercise to burn fat can help improve your relationship with those skinny jeans....

A balanced diet that includes fish, nuts and plenty of organic fruits and vegetables may help to improve male fertility. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Sperm count plays a major role in male fertility. Low sperm count makes conception more difficult to achieve, but eating the right foods may help. Increasing antioxidant intake through diet and supplements is key to countering the oxidative stress that factors into low sperm count when excessive free radicals in the body damage cells....