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A single can of coke provides more sugar than you should consume for an entire day. Image Credit: FuatKose/iStock/GettyImages A can of coke seems like a refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer day, but the short-lived tickle on your taste buds may not be worth the long-term consequences of regularly indulging. Just one 12-ounce can of coke contains 9.75 teaspoons of sugar, which equates to 39 grams of sugar. That’s more than the American Heart Association recommends that adults get in an entire day!...

A grilled chicken salad. Image Credit: Igor Sinkov/iStock/Getty Images Protein is an important part of any healthy diet. If you are on a low carb diet, a larger percentage of your calories should be coming from protein sources than if you are following a low fat diet. Calculating the percent of calories from protein in your daily diet is simple, requiring only some record keeping and basic math skills. Advertisement Step 1 Keep a daily food diary, recording everything you eat and drink....

Here's how to cook gas-free pinto beans in a few easy steps (the key is in the soak!). Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Beans are a non-meat protein that is low in fat and high in fiber. You’d think by now someone would have resolved that one little thing that’s not so lovable: the embarrassing gas they cause. Advertisement High fiber and complex sugars called oligosaccharides are to blame for this problem. Enzymes that encounter these sugars in the digestive tract work overtime to make sure they get digested and, as a result, gas is the side effect, according to the American Chemical Society....

Magnesium plays a critical role in our bodies: It regulates our muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels and blood pressure as well as helps make protein, bone and DNA, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Despite how vital it is, most Americans don’t get enough magnesium, which is why it’s deemed a shortfall nutrient. Signs of low magnesium levels include appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weakness....

Woman with a burning sensation in her chest. Image Credit: Nicholas Eveleigh/The Image Bank/Getty Images Most people are probably familiar with the burning sensation in their chest that can sometimes come from eating certain foods. Whether it is heartburn or indigestion, however, can be confusing because the symptoms overlap. In fact, the terms are used synonymously in many circles. Medically, heartburn and indigestion are overlapping yet distinct entities. Heartburn is just one of several possible symptoms of indigestion....

Tracking bathroom habits is one thing doctors do daily to keep tabs on their gut health. Image Credit: LaylaBird/iStock/GettyImages Gut health is a buzzy topic these days, but there’s good reason for that: Not only does your GI tract digest and absorb the nutrients that give your body energy, it’s also key to keeping you healthy. Advertisement "The gut is filled with trillions of good microorganisms, which play an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system," Benjamin Hyatt, MD, gastroenterologist at Middlesex Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center in Acton, Massachusetts, tells LIVESTRONG....

Talk to your doctor before starting a liquid diet. Image Credit: poplasen/iStock/GettyImages Planning a seven-day liquid diet depends on what type of liquid diet you’re on and why. People on a liquid diet for medical reasons, such as an upcoming surgery or an intestinal illness, may have different restrictions than someone on a liquid diet for weight loss purposes, for example. Advertisement People on a liquid diet should be under the supervision of a doctor to make sure they get sufficient nutrients....

These headstand progressions will help build shoulder stability and mobility that's needed to achieve this pose. Image Credit: JulPo/E+/GettyImages A headstand is one of the most challenging yoga poses because it requires strength and flexibility. It also involves going upside down, so there’s a fear factor, too. While some yogis make it look effortless, it isn’t a pose that you learn how to do overnight. So if nailing a yoga headstand is your goal, doing headstand progressions will help you get there....

Nucleic acid is an essential component of many bodily processes, and many foods can be sources of nucleic acids. Image Credit: Muratani/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nucleic Acid Foods Why Do We Need Them? Nucleic acids are polymers of acidic monomeric subunits known as nucleotides, according to a July 2012 ​Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications​ report. Advertisement In simpler terms, nucleic acids are what make up DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which makes up the genetic information of cells in the body....

Many people's allergic reaction to champagne prohibits them from drinking it. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images An allergic reaction to champagne sometimes indicates an allergy to alcohol or any other ingredient in the champagne, such as grapes, yeast or wheat. A common source of a champagne allergy is sodium metabisulfite, a chemical used to preserve alcohol. If you are also allergic to vinegar, pickled onions and dried fruit, the source of your allergy is sulfite, which is present in all of these food items....

Playing basketball helps you burn calories and fat with a physically challenging workout. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images Playing basketball can help you burn excess calories when incorporated into your weight-loss nutrition plan. Running up and down a basketball court and shooting hoops offers plenty of exercise. Exercising drills that basketball players perform during practices will not only burn fat, but strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination as well....

Planning to hit the trails? The perfect hiking snacks are packed with protein, carbs and healthy fats to keep you energized all day. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages You’re decked out for a day on the trail, sturdy footwear and all. But if you haven’t prepared a few healthy snacks to sustain you on your adventure, you might not get very far. Food is fuel, after all — and packing the perfect hiking snacks requires you to think about what your body needs on the trail....

Lower-body swelling can be caused by low potassium, diet, pregnancy and even the environment. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Low Potassium Signs Other Swelling Causes How to Limit Swelling Edema is a condition that causes fluid to build up in your tissues, causing parts of the body to swell, per the Mayo Clinic. It can affect any part of the body but is commonly seen in feet, ankles, hands and arms....

references National Cancer Institute: "isoflavone" Hormone Health Network: "Vitamin D" Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health: "Dietary intake and age at natural menopause: results from the UK Women's Cohort Study" National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: "Black Cohosh" Integrative Medicine: "Nothing Boring About Boron" Biological Trace Element Research: "The Physiological Role of Boron on Health" NCCIH: "Fenugreek" Journal of Food Biochemistry: "Efficacy of a novel extract of fenugreek seeds in alleviating vasomotor symptoms and depression in perimenopausal women: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study" NCCIH: "Red Clover" ConsumerLab: "Menopause Supplements Review (Soy and Red Clover Isoflavones, Black Cohosh) and Progesterone Creams" National Osteoporosis Foundation: "What Women Need to Know" JAMA: "Use of Plant-Based Therapies and Menopausal Symptoms" Some supplements may be able to help ease certain menopause symptoms....

Threadworms are a common, non-fatal parasite that can live in the human small intestine. It is unusual in developed countries where the water and soil are not contaminated with fecal matter. If you do contract threadworms, avoid swimming because you may contaminate the water. Threadworm The threadworm, also known as the pinworm, is from the family of intestinal parasites known as helminths. They are the most common form of roundworm to be found throughout the United States....

No, vitamin C can't kill you. But taking too much vitamin C may cause temporary side effects. Image Credit: Jackyenjoyphotography/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Digestive Issues Headaches Flushing Kidney Stones Iron Overload Dizziness Insomnia Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that supports your immune system, helps your body absorb iron and promotes growth and development. But while conventional wisdom may suggest that it's good to load up on the nutrient, that's not always the case....

Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and may be good for your heart and brain. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Many people crave chocolate but avoid it because they’re under the impression that it’s fattening and unhealthy. Although a lot of chocolate products are unhealthy and calorie dense, it’s due to the addition of substances such as sugar and not to the cocoa itself. Advertisement In fact, cocoa powder, which comes from the cacao bean, is highly nutritious and can provide numerous health benefits....

A close-up of green kiwi slices. Image Credit: narapornm/iStock/Getty Images Kiwi fruit provide fiber and vitamins C and K. They’re also low in calories and energy density, making them a nutritious fruit choice for people trying to lose weight. Kiwi fruit don’t actually burn fat, but they can help fill you up without a lot of calories, which may make it easier for you to lose weight. Advertisement Calorie and Fat Content Next time you need a snack or something a little sweet for dessert, consider eating kiwi fruit....

The dumbbell push-up works the same muscles as a regular push-up, but it's easier on your wrists. Image Credit: HD91239130/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Form Tips Alternative Variations Regardless of your fitness level, push-ups are the foundation of many strength workouts because they work your entire body. They're also incredibly versatile, with many push-up variations to choose from. But the dumbbell push-up is one that really maximizes the exercise's benefits....

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