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Body builder lifting weights Image Credit: Bojan656/iStock/Getty Images The Animal Pak dietary supplement is a product manufactured by Universal Nutrition, a sports nutrition company founded in 1977. Animal Pak is “your nutritional insurance,” according to the company, meaning that it is a nutritional supplement designed to provide all of the nutrients that athletes, bodybuilders in particular, need to maintain proper health. Despite the potential benefits, you should consult a doctor prior to using this or any other supplements....

You need at least some carbohydrates for energy, even when you’re trying to lose weight. The trick is to pick the right carbohydrate sources, including those that are the most filling and provide significant amounts of essential nutrients without containing a lot of calories per serving. Both oatmeal and whole-wheat bread are better options than white bread for weight and fat loss. Calorie Content A 3/4-cup serving of plain oatmeal prepared with water has about 124 calories....

A good diet for anxiety includes plenty of fresh, healthy foods. Image Credit: milanvirijevic/E+/GettyImages If you’re feeling a little more on edge than usual lately, you’re certainly not alone. What to do? Well, the first step toward reining in that anxiety may be to look at what you’re eating. Advertisement "A balanced diet helps us stay grounded and more resilient by balancing hormones, neurotransmitters and blood sugar, which all contribute to an emotional state of wellbeing," says Cindy Klinger, RDN, LDN, an integrative dietitian at Cambiati Wellness....

Starchy foods provide your body with lasting energy. Image Credit: Mike Kemp/Tetra images/GettyImages In This Article Starch 101 Functions of Starch Starchy Foods Starchy foods such as bread and pasta are often vilified, but your body actually needs some starch to survive. You'll just want to choose the more nutritious starches when you can. Advertisement Here's the lowdown on the functions of starch and what it's used for in the body....

references Mayo Clinic: "Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan" Instead of relying on the basic ketchup and mustard, upgrade your cookout menu with unique condiments. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Are You Eating Too Much Sugar? Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today! Mother Raw's ketchup-style sauce is so delicious, it'll rival the Heinz bottle you've been purchasing for years....

Freshly cooked white rice. Image Credit: SherSor/iStock/Getty Images A raw diet is one that consists of natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and some grains. Food may not reach a temperature of more than 116 degrees Fahrenheit to qualify as raw according to website Raw Guru. While observers of a raw diet may eat rice, only certain types are viable and the rice must be prepared by sprouting....

Guidelines for how long you can wear a tampon are meant to lower your risk of infection or toxic shock syndrome. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Tampons and Bacterial Vaginosis Tampons and Toxic Shock Syndrome What to Do About a Lost Tampon Tampon Safety Tips So, How Long Should You Really Wear a Tampon?...

Fortune cookies contain about 20 calories per cookie, allowing eaters to punctuate the ends meals with a sweet dessert that brings no post-meal guilt. Image Credit: jirkaejc/iStock/GettyImages For those who prefer ending their meal on a sweet note, fortune cookies offer more than just dessert. These thin, crispy wafer cookies provide an entertaining paper “fortune.” In addition, fortune cookie calories are small, only around 20 calories per cookie, for those following a strict diet....

A woman is jogging outside. Image Credit: The_Pixeltree/iStock/Getty Images You can burn 140 calories in less than 15 minutes using a high-intensity exercise; it takes somewhat longer using less-intense workouts. Depending on the type of exercise you choose, how hard you do it and your body size, you can burn your calories with or without special equipment. If you’re looking to burn 140 calories each day, use a favorite activity such as swimming, biking or walking or mix things up with different activities....

Oysters are an excellent source of zinc, containing the most zinc of any food by far. Image Credit: Liudmila Chernetska/iStock/GettyImages Zinc, a trace element naturally found in foods such as oysters and beef, helps with numerous health functions, including immune system maintenance and wound healing, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Advertisement The human body does not store excess zinc, so it must be consumed regularly in order to prevent zinc deficiency....

An electric roaster is convenient for preparing large quantities of beans. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images For the harried home cook, appliances such as slow cookers and electric countertop roasters are a boon. Not only are they easy and convenient to use, they won’t heat your kitchen the way a full-sized oven does when making dishes that require long, slow cooking. This is especially welcome in summer, when heating up the kitchen for hours on end is an unattractive proposition....

A plate of broiled fish. Image Credit: freeskyline/iStock/Getty Images Butterfish is a delicately flavored white fish that can be found in certain specialty markets. Butterfish is also known as escolar, white tuna or snake mackerel. Although the taste of butterfish is enjoyable, you should never eat more than 6 ounces in a meal, because butterfish can cause the sickness known as keriorrhea. Keriorrhea turns your stool orange and is caused by ingesting the indigestible waxy esters that butterfish contain....

There are a variety of ways to cook deer meat steaks, but panfrying is one of the quickest and simplest. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages Whether you hunt your own deer or purchase steaks at the grocery store, venison is naturally low in fat and calories and high in protein, vitamins and minerals. If you’re looking for a way to prepare it on the stovetop, try panfrying Advertisement It's an effective way to cook tender venison steaks....

There are several cooking methods that allow you to cook your steak to perfection, such as broiled and grilled. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Defrosting Food Safety Roasting Broiling On the Stovetop Grilling Searing and Baking Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Slow Cooking Marinades and Rubs "Filet mignon" might sound fancy, intimidating and impossible to pull off as a home chef, but we promise you don't have to go to a Michelin-starred restaurant to get a flavorful steak cooked to perfection....

If you’re looking for the best way to cook grouper, baked grouper is a wonderful option. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking for the best way to cook grouper, baked grouper is a wonderful option. It’s healthier than frying and versatile enough to flavor several ways so you don’t get bored with it. In fact, it can even rival many fried grouper recipes. Advertisement What is Grouper? Grouper is a fish that is considered safe to eat once a week....

Master the CrossFit wall ball exercise for a full-body workout. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages The term “wall ball” probably conjures up images of your favorite childhood game. And while the CrossFit exercise of the same name bears some resemblance, this grown-up version is a lot more intense (but still fun!). Essentially the combination of a front squat and push press, you finish by tossing a medicine ball up and into a wall....

These one-pot lasagna recipes make for comforting, easy meals. Image Credit: thesomegirl/iStock/GettyImages Oven-baked lasagna is an American favorite that’s sure to keep tummies full and satisfy even the pickiest of crowds. Still, making traditional lasagna can be a labor of love and a load of calories, too. Advertisement The silver lining: There's a slew of ways to enjoy the flavors of traditional lasagna in a more lightened-up variation that will still spark joy....

Vinyasa yoga flows like choreography. As you dance from pose to pose, you sync your breath to your movement for a faster-paced sequence than some gentler forms of yoga. But as with other types of yoga, a Vinyasa flow still provides the perfect opportunity for a more mindful workout. And to do that, at the beginning of this 20-minute session, yoga instructor and meditation specialist Hailey Lott invites you to reflect before you get started....

Taking control of your health at age 65 starts with asking your doctor a few questions. Image Credit: Getty Images/Terry Vine If you’re approaching 65, you’ve likely already started researching all there is to know about Medicare. But while your insurance plan may change, one thing that won’t is the importance of prevention. “There’s an old adage, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure,’” says integrative physician Bindiya Gandhi, MD....

Salmon is the cornerstone of a Mediterranean diet because it's chock-full of heart-healthy omega-3s. Image Credit: Ekaterina Smirnova/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Mediterranean Diet 101 Health Benefits Food List Meal Planning Tips 7-Day Meal Plan The Mediterranean diet is more than a meal plan, it's a lifestyle — at least, that's the opinion of registered dietitian Stefanie Dove, RD, who enthusiastically recommends it as a smart and healthful way to go about choosing the food you eat....