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Canned fish can also be high in a toxin called methylmercury. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages Both canned salmon and canned tuna contain omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fatty acids that must come from your diet since your body can’t manufacture them. Different types of tuna and salmon provide different amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Advertisement These fatty acids are necessary for neurological development and are also helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease....

Taking probiotics may help with IBS symptoms Image Credit: andriano_cz/iStock/GettyImages If you’re one of the millions of Americans with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know just how frustrating the condition can be. Fortunately, a number of remedies for IBS may help, including probiotics. Advertisement Lowdown on Probiotics When most people think of bacteria, they usually think of something bad that makes you sick. The reality, however, is that your body has thousands of different types of bacteria, and many of them offer health benefits....

Campfire Image Credit: dutourdumonde/iStock/Getty Images When camping, you may have only the campfire to cook food. This usually requires that you – or a specialty device – hold a pot or pan over the fire for long periods of time. This work, however, can be eliminated by using foil packets and cooking your meal directly on the coals. The main precautions when using this method are to be wary of the immense heat involved and to make sure the food in the packet stays moist....

A diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables is recommended if you have cancer. Image Credit: Xsandra/E+/GettyImages A nutritious diet is important for everyone but especially vital for people with cancer. Eating a nutrient-rich diet is linked to boosting the immune system, potentially helping people with cancer fight the disease and prevent infections more effectively. Advertisement What's more, getting proper nutrition can help reduce chemotherapy and other cancer treatments' side effects, such as nausea, weight loss and vomiting....

Most of your amino acids can come from a balanced diet. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Everyone needs a regular supply of essential amino acids to support health and metabolism. You can reach that goal by including protein at every meal. Even if you’re active in intense activities or sports, getting your amino acids at meals may be as beneficial as boosting your intake before and after exercise, according to a review in the “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” in May 2014....

From Eggs Benedict to avo toast, these easy-to-make brunch recipes are delicious and nutritious. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages There are many aspects of our pre-pandemic lives we miss: workout classes, traveling and, of course, eating at restaurants with friends. Advertisement If you can't wait until you're able to have a long, fun brunch with pals, consider hosting your own. Video of the Day With these healthy brunch recipes, it'll almost feel like you're dining al fresco at your favorite eatery....

Hot dogs are an American staple, but they also can be high in calories. Image Credit: Jamie Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages Hot dogs are a classic American treat and staple of baseball games and the Fourth of July, but you should limit your intake of hot dogs due to their high fat content and lack of nutrients. You’ll find 120 calories in a hot dog and 100 calories in one 47-gram bun, along with a high percentage of fat....

Look for hidden sources of milk in chocolate if you are lactose intolerant. Image Credit: Farion_O/iStock/GettyImages Everybody loves chocolate — well, almost everybody. For most people, chocolate is a delight to the senses, and some people actually ​crave​ it. But for another slice of the population, chocolate isn’t so appealing; the sweet stuff can trigger heartburn and cause digestive upset, which can lead to bloating and gas. Advertisement Tip Lactose intolerance, acid reflux or a food allergy could cause you to experience bloating and gas after eating chocolate....

A pharmacist is holding medication and typing on a computer. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images Your doctor prescribes drugs such as statins and bile acid sequestrants to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Drinking alcohol while taking these medications can offset their ability to function properly and increase the side effects of the medications. Consuming alcohol in moderation may be OK depending on your situation, but anything more presents legitimate health risks....

Cook meat and vegetables together in your Crock-Pot and enjoy a full meal in a few hours. Image Credit: grandriver/iStock/GettyImages You do not have to buy beef tenderloin to enjoy succulent, low-fat and flavorful beef. Slow-cooking methods tenderize less-expensive beef cuts such as arm roast. Advertisement The next time you're preparing a pot roast for your friends or family, purchase an economical chuck shoulder cut and rest assured that your Crock-Pot will cook your beef chuck recipes so tender that you can cut it with a fork....

No gym? No problem. Tone your abs at home while using a chair. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages The gym is fun and all, but sometimes, doing your workout in the privacy of your own home, hotel room or office is much more convenient. Who needs fancy equipment like weight machines or stability balls when you can improvise with what you have around you? A chair, for example. Advertisement "A chair is more stable than a stability ball, so it is good for anyone that is not yet at a level where using a stability ball is appropriate," says Heather Milton, clinical exercise physiologist at NYU Langone's Sports Performance Center....

Your cup size won't change because of pushups. Image Credit: takoburito/iStock/GettyImages If you’re doing pushups in hopes of gaining breast size, don’t stop, even if it doesn’t quite have the effect you intended. Among the benefits of pushups for females is that they’re a fantastic, functional exercise that contributes to healthy muscles. Yet even if you add chest presses and incline flyes to your workout, your boobs aren’t going to appear notably larger....

Yes, you can have your cake and NOT eat all of it too! Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever tried to white-knuckle your way through a craving for, say, anything chocolate (especially when said chocolate is right in front of you), you know how much of a struggle it can be. “Just one bite,” you tell yourself. Cut to you finishing the entire cookie/cake/candy bar — and then some. Advertisement That's the thing about cravings — they're intense, persistent and nearly impossible to avoid....

Flax seeds — a good source of fiber and healthy fats — can be eaten in various forms, including toasted, baked and ground. Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages Whether you eat them raw, toasted, baked, ground or any other way, flax seeds provide a host of powerful nutritional benefits. Add them to your smoothie, cereal, yogurt or baked goods for some added fiber and healthy fats. Advertisement Raw flax seeds do contain traces of cadmium and cyanide, which can cause stomach upset for some people....

Cheerios have been a healthy breakfast choice since 1941. Image Credit: Rena-Marie/iStock/Getty Images Don’t rely on advertising campaigns for guidance in your health. Many marketing slogans promise more than they can deliver, including those that claim a cereal is “part of a balanced breakfast.” When it comes to Cheerios, however, medical science supports many of General Mills’ claims about the weight loss benefits of their toasted Os. Cheerios are low in fat and high in fiber, which may help help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight....

Chopsticks in a wooden bowl of edamame. Image Credit: cobraphoto/iStock/Getty Images Edamame are green soybeans that contain essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, vitamin C, folate and vitamin E. Available fresh or frozen, the beans can be prepared by cooking and shelling them, and you can eat them on their own or in Asian-style recipes. Although no single food causes weight loss, edamame can be part of a healthy weight-loss diet....

There are lots of supplements that promise to increase the size of the buttocks, but they lack evidence to back up their claims and unfortunately, fenugreek is one of them. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages You may have heard that taking fenugreek seeds for hip growth is effective or that you should use fenugreek oil for buttocks enlargement. That sounds great, but is there any truth to it? Advertisement It turns out that fenugreek has long been used as an herbal remedy in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine....

A bowl of beet soup. Image Credit: minadezhda/iStock/Getty Images Food and diet in Russia has been shaped by one major force: the climate. With their long, dark winters and temperatures that can fall as low as negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit in some regions, Russians turn to cuisine that’s largely based on long-lasting cold weather crops, and traditional dishes are dense with carbohydrates and fats. The typical Russian diet contains less fresh produce and more saturated fat and sodium than is recommended by the U....

Balance hormones naturally. Image Credit: keddy_photo/iStock/Getty Images Health care providers and patients are recognizing the role diet may play in treating certain conditions. While men and cancer patients seek to lower aromatase – an enzyme that helps the body produce estrogen – women with menopausal symptoms or other hormone imbalances may benefit from increasing aromatase. Foods that help increase estrogen may offer a safer way to boost estrogen levels. However, definitive research is needed....

Hatha and Vinyasa yoga share many similarities, but one style is faster pace than the other, so which practice you choose depends on your goals. Image Credit: Koldunov/iStock/GettyImages The first two styles of yoga many yogis are introduced to are Hatha and Vinyasa. That’s because Hatha and Vinyasa are rooted in using your breath — one of the basic principles of yoga — to strengthen the body and mind. Advertisement But it might surprise you to learn that these two styles of yoga are, in many ways, opposites....