Beets don't often cause stomach cramps. Image Credit: sagarmanis/iStock/GettyImages Beets can be a divisive vegetable — people tend to love or hate them — but they don’t often cause stomach cramps. Rather, pain after eating beets may be due to a food intolerance, allergy or an overabundance of fiber. Beets may also be trouble for people sensitive to fructans, a carbohydrate. Advertisement Read more: What Are the Side Effects of Eating Beets?...
You can't spot-train to get rid of bat wings, but here are the best exercises for creating muscle definition in your arms. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Standing Isometric Chest Press Supinated Chest Fly Goalpost Lateral Reach Band Pull-Apart Triceps Kickback Triceps Dip Push-Up If you're looking to sculpt and strengthen flabby arms, you'll want to focus on your biceps, triceps, rotator cuff and chest muscles. Advertisement These muscles make up your inner arms and are all connected to your shoulder joint, says Michelle Ditto, CPT, training development manager at Pure Barre....
Four large red tomatoes on a countertop. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images The Candida diet is sometimes followed by people trying to limit their risk for recurring yeast infections and other problems related to an overgrowth of Candida albicans, the organism responsible. There are a number of versions of this diet, but none has been proven effective. The diet typically eliminates most fruits, cheese, baked goods containing yeast and fermented foods and focus on protein, dairy, gluten-free grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds....
Young boy with a glass of milk Image Credit: Dave & Les Jacobs/Blend Images/Getty Images Blood glucose levels are directly affected by the amount of sugar we eat. Sugar is found in foods in the form of carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are then broken down in your body into sugars that your body can use for energy. Whether you drink skim milk, whole milk, 1 percent or 2 percent, all milk contains a type of carbohydrate sugar called lactose....
Eating pumpkin seed shells is perfectly safe and will add to the fiber content of this healthy snack. Image Credit: Diana Taliun/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Are the Shells Edible? Nutrition Facts Benefits Risks How to Prep When fall rolls around, people everywhere will be enjoying the ubiquitous taste of pumpkin in everything from lattes to lip balm. But did you know eating pumpkin seed shells can be just as tasty as any other fall treat?...
Do dumbbells burn fat? Yes! For example, dumbbell cleans — performed as part of a circuit — are a great exercise to burn body fat. Image Credit: Alexandr Screaghin /iStock/GettyImages Dumbbell exercises are an excellent way to lose body fat, including on your stomach. While you can’t spot reduce abdominal fat, losing weight all over your body eventually helps you lose belly fat. Advertisement Aside from essential healthy habits such as getting the right amount of sleep, eating a nutrient-dense diet and limiting stress, exercise is a top contributor in the fight against obesity....
Switch things up by throwing chickpeas in the slow cooker. Image Credit: Tainar/iStock/GettyImages Beans can be used in just about anything. From soups and stews to burritos and salads, this perfect little ingredient should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen. One type of bean that tastes delicious and packs a nutritional punch is Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Advertisement Chickpeas are low in fat and rich in dietary fiber. They also provide a significant amount of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, molybdenum and folic acid....
Weight training can help men over 60 stay strong. Staying in shape after age 60 not only keeps you looking and feeling good, it also helps you avoid age-related illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, and injury from falls. Despite persistent stereotypes, being a mature man doesn't limit you to golf and light gardening. A variety of exercises, including weight lifting, cycling and tai chi, provides safe yet challenging workout options for men 60 and better....
spoonful of flaxseed Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images People with Tourette’s syndrome experience uncontrollable tics, such as repeating a word, a sound or an action over and over. While there isn’t a cure for this condition, some treatments are available to help minimize these involuntary tics. Research is still in the preliminary stages, but eating certain foods while avoiding others may be beneficial for people with Tourette’s syndrome. Advertisement Foods with Magnesium and Vitamin B-6 bowl of leafy greens Image Credit: Vassiliy Vassilenko/iStock/Getty Images Children given supplemental magnesium and vitamin B-6 experienced improvements in their Tourette’s symptoms in a preliminary study published in “Medicina Clinica” in November 2008....
White bread can bind the bowels. Image Credit: Photology1971/iStock/GettyImages Diarrhea is a common but distressing gastrointestinal issue that plagues just about everyone, from world travelers and people with IBS to people with cancer and unlucky foodies. Plan a recovery diet to soothe your symptoms using easy-to-digest binding foods. Advertisement Warning Consult a doctor right away if diarrhea lasts longer than two days for an infant or more than five days for an adult....
The average fried chicken wing contains between 42 and 159 calories, 6 to 10 grams of protein, and 2 to 11 grams of fat. Image Credit: DebbiSmirnoff/iStock/GettyImages More than 1.5 billion chicken wings are consumed in the days and weeks leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. If you want to partake in this tasty party treat, you’ll also want to know more about chicken wings’ nutrition. Advertisement Chicken is a high-quality protein, but fried versions come with added fat and calories....
Green smoothies are very soothing if you have acid reflux. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Acid reflux is a condition that causes stomach acids and undigested foods to back up into the esophagus, causing burning pain in the lower chest accompanied by bloating, belching, coughing, snoring and other painful symptoms that effect digestion. Conventional treatment includes a variety of drugs, both over-the-counter and prescription; however, there are numerous alternative methods for treating and preventing acid reflux....
Round lifesaver candies. Image Credit: Iamthatiam/iStock/Getty Images Life Savers, manufactured by Wrigley Company, are a sweet treat that has been around since 1912. There are over 40 flavors of the traditional hard candy with the first flavor being Pep-O-Mint. The hole-in-the-center candies are available in low-calorie sugar-free, traditional, and higher calorie gummy varieties. Advertisement Traditional Life Saver hard candy and mints have a caloric value of 45 to 60 calories depending on the flavor....
The unusual shape and bright color of yellow crookneck squash make it a standout among other vegetables. Image Credit: jatrax/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Cooking Freezing Health Benefits Squash is perfect on the grill, topped on burgers and mixed into stir-fries. Advertisement The unusual shape and bright color of yellow crookneck squash make it a standout among summer vegetables. This funky-shaped squash has a similar nutrient profile to regular yellow squash and zucchini — the only real difference is that crookneck squash has a fun little handle to hold....
Germany has more than 50 varieties of bratwurst; each region of the country specializes in its own type, from the 10-inch Coburger bratwurst traditionally seasoned with nutmeg and lemon zest, to the 3-inch Nurnberger served with potato salad and horseradish. Prepared from a mixture of pork and veal, all bratwurst comes in one of two forms: raw or pre-cooked. Both can be made in a slow cooker, though the required cooking time will vary....
Low and slow moist cooking works best for oxtails. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Rich in lean protein, baked oxtails are a culinary delicacy that tastes amazing. This cut of meat also makes a healthy addition to stews, soups and pasta dishes. Serve it with roasted potatoes, beans, wild rice or sautéed vegetables to boost its flavor. Advertisement Tip Low and slow moist cooking works best for oxtails. This delicious dish takes at least three hours to cook, but you can let the oven do the hard work....
Prosciutto can be cooked in a variety of ways and used in a multitude of dishes. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/GettyImages Prosciutto is an Italian-style ham that has been dry-cured, aged and seasoned. It can be eaten as is or cooked in a variety of ways. The region from which your prosciutto comes makes a big difference in the flavor of the ham. Advertisement The taste of prosciutto relies heavily on the pig used and its feed....
Reverse planks build strength in your core and upper body, and stretch the muscles on the front of your torso. Image Credit: Deepak Sethi/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Reverse Plank vs. Plank Instructions Benefits Regressions Progressions Alternatives Common Mistakes Add Them to Your Workouts The reverse plank is a strength and mobility exercise that helps you build a strong core, legs and back. Reverse planks are the perfect move to help counteract the effects of pressing movements, such as push-ups....
Be prepared to work if you want to be ripped. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages Getting ripped takes hard work and dedication, a carefully planned diet and many hours in the gym. At times, it takes an iron will — when you want to cheat on your diet or skip a workout. There’s no shortcut to getting ripped. Whether or not you can get ripped in 90 days depends on where you’re starting from and how much you’re willing to work for it....
Instead of skipping breakfast or settling for a granola bar that'll leave you hungry an hour later, try these 10-minute breakfast recipes that pack nutrients and big flavor. Image Credit: zefirchik06/iStock/GettyImages A racing mind. A hot, humid room. A baby fighting sleep. Whatever the reason, everyone has a sleepless night every once in a while. Advertisement Dealing with stressors and skimping on sleep can make your mornings much more challenging to manage....
