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Add red wine vinegar to your salads for flavor and health benefits. Image Credit: kasia2003/iStock/GettyImages A tablespoon of red wine vinegar taken before bedtime may be an effective way to reduce belly fat. Several studies have pointed to the effectiveness of red wine vinegar as an appetite suppressant that can lead to weight loss, including a reduction in belly fat. These benefits may not be exclusive to red wine vinegar, however, and also seem to apply to vinegar produced from apple cider....

Shiitake mushrooms on a cutting board. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/Getty Images Traditional to Asian cuisines, shiitake mushrooms are beloved by omnivores and vegetarians alike. Their dense, meaty texture makes them a good substitute for meat in some dishes, and their distinctive taste lends depth to simple dishes, such as grilled steak. Shiitake mushrooms can be purchased fresh or dried in high end grocery stores and health food stores. They are also widely available dried in Asian groceries....

Eating too many carrots will not give you vitamin A poisoning. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Vitamin A is a collective term for a group of nutrients that support aspects of your health, such as immune system regulation, the division and specialization of your cells, and normal vision and sexual reproduction. If you get too much vitamin A, you can develop a form of poisoning or toxicity called hypervitaminosis A....

You can definitely lose weight from eating only vegetables for a month. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Maybe you’re thinking of eating only fruits and vegetables for a month in an effort to lose weight quickly. In a culture that values instant gratification, when people want the most success in the shortest amount of time, is it any wonder that people are inclined to try these kinds of fad diets? Advertisement Defined by the American Academy of Family Physicians as typically unhealthy eating plans that promise great results but aren't good for long-term weight loss or even your overall health, fad diets work in the short term because they usually require extreme calorie restriction....

Although exercise can reduce excess fat from your breasts, that is not the only factor that determines their size and shape. Image Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/E+/GettyImages Modern beauty standards often emphasize breast size — but as many well-endowed women can tell you, having breasts that are overlarge in proportion to your frame can range from inconvenient to downright painful. You can use exercise to reduce breast size, but only to a certain point, which is different for every woman....

Pins and needles in your hands after a workout can be alarming but are usually nothing to worry about. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Exercise makes your body feel great, lifts your mood and sometimes can make your hands numb. Tingling fingers after a workout can be worrisome, but the actual cause is not a serious problem in most cases. Advertisement For most people, a minor adjustment to your routine can fix the problem, but others may need to seek medical advice....

Doctor speaking with older man. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Rectal bleeding in men is caused by diseases of the rectum or other parts of the digestive tract. Rectal bleeding should be evaluated by a doctor to determine the cause. Some conditions that cause rectal bleeding are life threatening. Early diagnosis may simplify treatment and increase the chance of cure. Advertisement Benign Diseases of the Anus and Rectum The anus and rectum comprise the last 6 to 8 inches of the intestinal tract....

Grilled chicken in this classic salad completes this high-protein, nutritious meal. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages Chicken Caesar salad is a classic salad with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and cooked chicken. High protein content is one main benefit of chicken Caesar salad nutrition. Advertisement You can use ready-made dressing or make a traditional dressing, using ingredients such as lemon juice, pepper, olive oil and garlic. Serve this salad as the main course of a light meal or as the first course of a more formal dinner....

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Glute bridges are one of the most simple and effective butt exercises but only if you do them correctly. Image Credit: DjordjeDjurdjevic/E+/GettyImages If you’re in the market for a tighter, toned tush, glute bridges should be the basis of your butt training. Advertisement The biggest benefit of glute bridges is the way they isolate the glutes, Holly Perkins, BS, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and author of ​Lift To Get Lean​​,​ tells LIVESTRONG....

Though raw food diets emphasize healthy foods, they also pose numerous risks. A raw food diet is based upon uncooked, unprocessed plant-derived foods. Staples of the diet include organic fruits and vegetables, sprouts, unprocessed grains, nuts, beans and seaweed. In some cases mildly heated foods, such as warm vegetable soup, are permitted. Depending upon the strictness of your diet, eating primarily raw foods may pose risks, including nutrient deficiencies and potentially serious illnesses....

Differences Between Organic Sugar & White Sugar Image Credit: EBlokhina/iStock/GettyImages American each consume an average of 19.5 teaspoons of sugar every day. That translates to about 66 pounds of sugar per person consumed each year, according to University of California. In recent years, interest in wholesome sweeteners such as organic sugar has increased as more people become concerned with the potential health hazards of eating refined and processed foods. While there are some distinct differences between organic and white, or pure cane sugar, it’s still important to monitor and limit your consumption of either type of sugar to maintain a healthy diet....

Some people take keratin supplements for hair growth, but TKTKTK. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Keratin is a naturally occurring protein that makes up and protects your hair, nails and skin. Some people opt for keratin hair treatments in salons, while others buy “keratin vitamins” — keratins in supplement form — from drug stores or online. Advertisement Here's what you should know about keratin supplements, including the side effects of keratin pills and whether you should take keratin for hair growth....

The estrogen in milk from cows can affect the blood estrogen levels in men and cause them to increase. Image Credit: krisanapong detraphiphat/Moment/GettyImages Hormones in milk are inevitable. Cows are mammals, which means they naturally produce hormones of their own — just like humans. Many people, especially men, specifically worry about the estrogen in milk since estrogen is associated with being a predominantly female hormone. Advertisement Cow's milk is a popular source of many nutrients, including calcium, protein and vitamin B12....

Clams offer nutritional benefits, but eating too many may be harmful. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Clams’ health risks include high cholesterol, consuming with too much butter, eating raw clams and having an allergic reaction. Check out these risks to ensure that you’re consuming clams in a healthy way. Advertisement Cholesterol, Fat and Carbs According to clams’ nutrition information from the USDA, 1 cup of boiled or steamed clams contains 90 milligrams of cholesterol....

Although animal products are rich in protein, there are many vegetarian- and vegan-friendly sources of high-protein, low-carb foods. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages High-protein, low-carb foods are easy to obtain if you eat meat products. However, there are also a variety of vegetarian-friendly high-protein, low-carb foods, like eggs and dairy products. Furthermore, you can eat a range of vegan-friendly options, like seitan, soy products, nuts and seeds. Advertisement Read more: 9 Muscle-Building Proteins That Won't Bust Your Budget Video of the Day High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods The most common high-protein, low-carb foods are animal products....

Lowering the number of carbs in your diet can help with weight loss. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages Whether lowering your intake of one nutrient or increasing your intake of another nutrient leads to weight loss isn’t clear. However, lowering your intake of certain carbs is a step in the right direction. Ultimately, weight loss depends on your overall calorie intake and the quality of your diet as a whole. Advertisement Tip The number of grams of carbs you eat per day doesn't determine weight loss....

Going to the gym every day can help you lose weight. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages If you are going to the gym every day for a month, you will undoubtedly see an increase in your health and fitness level. It is likely that you will lose weight as well, but this is dependent on other factors including your diet and caloric intake. Advertisement Tip If you go to the gym every day for a month, will you see results?...

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Sleep and weight loss are connected in some surprising ways. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages While every weight-loss program or diet has its own nuanced take on the process, the basics are generally the same and involve trimming calories while increasing exercise. But most plans neglect one key variable: your sleep. Advertisement Most of us need at least seven hours of sleep each night, but more than a third of American adults aren't hitting that minimum on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....