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Whether you are a fan of sesame candy such as the creamy halvah and sweet sesame brittle, getting your daily dose of sesame seeds offers many benefits. Image Credit: DebbiSmirnoff/iStock/GettyImages Sesame seeds offer many health benefits, yet they’re often limited to hamburger buns or bagels in the average American diet. However, you can use this delicious seed to increase your intake of nutrients. Advertisement "In general, seeds are a superfood and Americans need to eat more," says DJ Blatner, RDN, author of ​The Superfood Swap​....

Jars of water infused with cucumbers and rosemary. Image Credit: artpritsadee/iStock/Getty Images Sodas are often high in added sugar and some even contain caffeine. Because they have little nutritive value, sodas have few health benefits, although they can help with hydration. While it may seem refreshing and a welcome treat on a hot or humid day, soda can significantly increase your calorie intake. It would be better for your health to choose a more nutritious drink, such as naturally flavored water or a fruit juice to quench your thirst or meet your craving for a sweet, cool drink....

Garlic is one of the foods that make you smell bad when eating it raw. Image Credit: Aalim Rozli / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Adding a clove or two of chopped garlic can have a transformative effect on the overall flavor of the dish you’re cooking. However, this extra flavor can come with a particularly smelly disadvantage, the result of a chemical compound called allicin, which makes garlic sweat emanate from your pores....

An iron deficiency left untreated can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages An association exists between low iron and mental health​.​ Not getting enough iron from your diet, or having a condition that restricts its absorption, can result in psychological problems such as iron deficiency depression, reduced cognitive function, and impaired growth and development in children. Advertisement Tip An iron deficiency left untreated can lead to iron deficiency anemia, which can have symptoms ranging from extreme fatigue to increased risk of chronic disease....

You can assemble lasagna and cook it the next day. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages Assembling lasagna the day before you need it makes it easy to get a delicious meal on the table after a long day. It’s also possible to freeze the lasagna to use several weeks later. Make-ahead meals are a great convenience. Advertisement Tip You can assemble lasagna and cook it the next day. However, be sure to cook it within 36 hours....

A really tough workout can leave you breathing hard, but you shouldn't be coughing or struggling to breathe after exercise Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages A really tough workout can leave you breathing hard, but you shouldn’t be coughing or struggling to breathe after exercise. Coughing after exercising can be caused by a number of factors, from exercising too strenuously to a health condition. Advertisement If you find that you can't exercise without a coughing fit, or if you have any trouble breathing, check in with your doctor for an exam and diagnosis and tips to make exercising easier....

Your doctor will help you determine a safe plan to return to exercise after gallbladder removal. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages The gallbladder is a 3- to 4-inch sac underneath the liver. Gallbladder stores a substance called bile that is secreted by the liver. Bile is used in the absorption of fats. Some people have gallstones that are clumps made mostly of cholesterol. These may cause painful symptoms and require removal of the gallbladder....

Metatarsal fracture rehabilitation exercises often include ankle stretches. Image Credit: Anut21ng/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve a got sharp pain in your foot, you might have a metatarsal fracture. Stress fractures in the metatarsals commonly occur from activities such as long-distance running and ballet dancing, while fractures that cross the entire bone usually happen with trauma, such as a fall. Stress fractures typically require a period of rest from the aggravating activity, whereas you might find your foot in a cast or boot after trauma....

Aim for 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages They say that age brings wisdom — unfortunately, it also brings more stomach fat. This “middle-age spread” is the common shift in the proportion of fat to bodyweight that most adults go through, especially women, according to Harvard Health Publishing. But that doesn’t mean you’re doomed. With the right workout routine for 55-year-old men and women, you can combat the changes that lead to increased stomach fat....

Though some positions aggravate scoliosis, not all exercise is off the table. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages If you’re wondering about the do’s and don’ts of physical activity when you or someone you know has scoliosis, you’re not alone. According to John Hopkins University, about 3 million Americans are diagnosed with this common spinal condition every year. For those with scoliosis, exercises to avoid are only one part of a much bigger picture, however....

Rows are great for back exercises. Image Credit: yoh4nn/E+/GettyImages If you’re like most people these days, you probably spend a lot of time hunched over — looking at your phone, staring into a computer screen — and your back bears the burden. Poor posture causes the shoulders to round forward and can actually make you appear shorter than you are. Fix your posture and stand tall by doing exercises to straighten your back and that strengthen some muscles and lengthen others....

A philosophy that focuses on a holistic diet or holistic food acting as medicine is a natural healing approach to overall mind and body wellness. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages A holistic diet that is made up of unprocessed, whole holistic food may enhance and improve your overall health. Holistic food can be used as medicine, acting as a natural healing method for various conditions. Advertisement Tip A philosophy that focuses on a holistic diet or holistic food acting as medicine is a natural healing approach to overall mind and body wellness....

How Can You Avoid Getting Square Obliques? Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images A blocky or square waist is not the shapely, contoured look you’re after. The way to avoid square obliques isn’t to train your abs more, but to train them less. Too many weighted ab moves, especially side bends and crunches, can overdevelop your abs. Advertisement Your abs, including your obliques, activate during many exercises — whether they're directly targeted or not....

A man is buttering his toast. Image Credit: tataks/iStock/Getty Images As you age, the approximate proportions of different macronutrients your need stays the same but your total caloric needs decrease. Men between 51 and 70 need 2204 calories per day and after 70 need 2054 calories a day. Women’s caloric needs decrease from 1978 calories a day from 51 to 70 to 1873 after 70. As your caloric needs decrease, you need to focus on more nutrient-dense foods, as there is less room to eat junk food and still get all the major nutrients you need without consuming too many total calories....

Venison steak with cranberry sauce. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/Getty Images Farm-raised venison is an easy meat to like, a lean and flavorful alternative to beef that can be cooked in much the same way. Wild venison is more problematic, in part because it’s often tough and can have a strong, gamy flavor. Much of the animal can be converted to cube steak by running it through a mechanical tenderizer, which solves the toughness issue, but removing the gamy flavor requires a few extra steps....

Cooking noodles in a Crock-Pot can be a little tricky, because they can get mushy if overcooked. Image Credit: BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock/GettyImages Cooking noodles in a Crock-Pot can be a little tricky, because they can get mushy if they’re overcooked. It’s still doable, though, and you can use your slow cooker for dishes like our Healthy Homestyle Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup, vegetable and noodle casseroles, and spaghetti noodle dishes. Advertisement Read more: 7 Healthy Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes From Chili to Moussaka Video of the Day Cooking Noodles in a Crock-Pot If you’re cooking noodles in a Crock-Pot, here are a few different techniques you can try to keep them from getting mushy:...

If you are looking for a meat substitute for your favorite recipes that incorporate ground beef, tofu is a tasty and inexpensive option. Image Credit: Aleksandra Novikova/iStock/GettyImages If you are looking for a meat substitute for your favorite recipes that incorporate ground beef, tofu is a tasty and inexpensive option. There are three easy tricks to cooking delicious tofu “ground beef”: freeze your tofu before cooking, crumble once thawed and add plenty of spice....

references American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: “Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap” The Journal of Nutrition: “Metabolic Effects of Dietary Fiber Consumption and Prevention of Diabetes” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Fiber" USDA: "Wheat Bran Crude" Adding wheat bran to your diet can help you easily reach those daily fiber quotas. Image Credit: GMVozd/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: GMVozd/E+/GettyImages Effortlessly track your macros (carbs such as fiber included!) by logging your meals on the MyPlate app....

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, can trim your waistline by increasing fat burning. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages When something is specifically referred to as “hard fat,” it’s pretty easy to get discouraged about your weight loss prospects. Is there really any way to get rid of this stubborn belly fat without turning to extreme measures like visceral fat removal surgery? Advertisement While belly fat, especially hard fat, has a reputation for being the first thing you want to see go and very last thing to actually go, reducing it is possible....

Your precooked shrimp may be convenient, but it still requires some effort when reheating. Image Credit: Xsandra/E+/GettyImages Do you have a bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer? Are you looking for the best way to reheat shrimp? Like other frozen, pre-cooked proteins, you can have a tasty shrimp dish on the table in no time. Advertisement Your Precooked Shrimp According to the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, seafood consumption is on the rise and more Americans are meeting the recommended two servings of seafood a week....