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If you feel lightheaded after working out, you might need to get medical attention. Image Credit: Monoliza21/iStock/GettyImages There are a few reasons why you might feel tingling during exercise or your body tingling after a workout, including a lack of nutrients or fatigue. These symptoms can be harmless or they may signal that you are pushing too hard. Advertisement Warning If you experience lightheadedness or dizziness that makes you feel like passing out, muscle spasms or mental disturbances, contact emergency medical services immediately....

Three fresh-picked quinces on an outdoor table. Quince trees produce a golden, aromatic fruit known by the scientific name Cydonia oblonga. In Western Asia and tropical countries, quince is soft and juicy, though in North America quince has a tougher rind and astringent flesh. Cook quince before you eat it to make it more palatable, if you live in colder climates. Choose large, firm quinces with little or no green coloring and handle them carefully because they bruise easily....

Pâté provides beneficial selenium, but it's high in saturated fat. Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/Getty Images Made from a mixture of liver, fat and seasoning, pâté works well as a snack or dinner party hors d’oeuvre, served with crackers and crudités. Because it has a relatively small serving size but high calorie count – 90 calories per ounce – pâté is easy to overeat, so monitor your portion size when snacking. Adding pâté to your diet boosts your micronutrient intake, which offers some health benefits, but it also increases your intake of fat and cholesterol....

The ab wheel helps strengthen your core. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages An exercise wheel is a small sturdy wheel with a rod traversing the center that serves as the handles. It is also known as an ab wheel because its primary function is to assist with core-strengthening exercises. An inexpensive fitness tool, the exercise wheel requires careful technique to avoid muscle strain or injury. Advertisement Tip The ab wheel has been shown to be as effective as crunches — just more expensive....

Lentils have a lot of protein. Image Credit: LARISA DUKA/iStock/GettyImages Whether brown, green or red, lentil beans are a nutritious source of plant-based protein. While they don’t provide as much protein as meat, fish, poultry and dairy, they offer fiber and phytonutrients you can’t get from animal foods. Try them in soups, stews, curries and even cold atop a salad. Advertisement Tip One-half cup of boiled lentils provides 9 grams of protein....

Baked whiting fish with sauce creates a filling gourmet dinner. Image Credit: carpaumar/iStock/Getty Images Whiting are ocean-dwelling fish that are sometimes called mullet or southern kingfish. They are fished for sport as well as commercially in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. You can buy whiting fillets fresh or frozen at your local supermarket. Because whiting fillets are small and not oily, they defrost and bake rapidly in the oven, making them a good meal for a busy weeknight....

Push ups are a great muscle building workout that doesn't require weights. Image Credit: AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/GettyImages Building muscle mass without lifting weights is attainable. There are many body-weight exercises that promote muscle mass gains, including the “king,” the push-up. Advertisement It has enough variations to satisfy anyone seeking to build their muscles without getting bored by the same old workout every day. Performing an array of body-weight exercises, for your upper and lower body, will help build muscle mass from head to toe; or from neck to ankle as the case may be....

Check any data from the bike onboard computer. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Riding a stationary exercise bike can be a great way to work out indoors. Generally, a stationary bike has miles, speed and time displayed on a monitor. If your exercise bike doesn’t show all of these variables, it’s possible to calculate some of them yourself. Advertisement Read more: The Best Indoor Cycling Bikes for Every Budget Video of the Day Using Stationary Exercise Bikes If you’ve just bought a new exercise bike, a distance calculator, speedometer, and clock will usually come built-in....

You must treat and cook acorns before eating them. Acorns aren't just for squirrels. Advertisement You can gather them from oak trees in the fall and roast them to make a delicious snack. Acorns are actually very healthy and are rich in healthy unsaturated fats. One ounce of dried acorns contains the following, according to the USDA: Video of the Day 145 calories 8.9 g fat 1.2 g saturated fat...

A dedicated workout plan and strategic diet can get you ripped in six months. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages A six-month workout program gives you plenty of time to set and reach muscle building goals and major exercise milestones. With hard work and discipline, you can make significant muscle gains while getting ripped. Advertisement Tip A dedicated workout plan and strategic diet can get you ripped in six months. Set weekly goals, track your progress and adjust your approach to exercise and clean eating accordingly....

Trying shredded zucchini recipes, like zucchini bread, can help add more fiber to your diet. Image Credit: DiAnna Paulk/iStock/GettyImages Zucchini, also known as courgette, is an incredibly versatile vegetable. Its high water content and mild flavor allow it to be used in a variety of recipes, including zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, fried zucchini cakes and stir-fries. Advertisement Related Reading 9 Ways to Use All That Summer Zucchini (Other Than Zoodles) How to Shred Zucchini Shredding Zucchini With a Grater The best way to shred zucchini is by using some type of grater....

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Lifting will burn fat, sculpt muscle and more. Image Credit: kjekol/AdobeStock We know: You don’t want bulging biceps or thunderous thighs. Advertisement But that doesn't mean you should skip the weight room. Video of the Day Lifting weights has some surprising perks that you can't get from cardio alone. Research shows that just two strength-training sessions a week can help you burn more fat, sculpt lean muscles, feel more energized, and so much more....

Beans are a plant protein that's rich in certain heart-healthy nutrients and low in saturated fat. Image Credit: vm2002/iStock/GettyImages We may associate milk with strong bones, chicken breast with strong muscles and vegetables with a strong digestive system. But what foods are good for heart health? Advertisement Heart health is vital for overall health. A heart-healthy lifestyle, including your diet, can help lower the risks for serious and sometimes fatal cardiovascular diseases....

Drinking a gallon of milk each day could cause long-term health issues. Image Credit: Dash_med/iStock/GettyImages According to the USDA Economic Research Service, milk and cream are the most popularly consumed milk products in the United States. While regular consumption of milk and other dairy products is recommended, a gallon of milk a day is an excessive amount. Drinking large amounts of milk every day can have long-term negative effects on your health....

There are both benefits and risks associated with GMO corn. Image Credit: feellife/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is Bt Corn? Bt Corn Benefits GMO Corn Disadvantages In the U.S., 92 percent of the corn produced is genetically modified, according to the Center for Food Safety. Much of the genetically modified (GMO) corn has been engineered to produce a soil bacterium called bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, which is an effective insecticide. Advertisement Bt corn reduces pesticide usage, but many people are concerned about its effects on health and the environment....

A woman is clipping some St. John's Wort flowers. Image Credit: zolochevka/iStock/Getty Images Weight-loss supplements contain various ingredients designed to help dieters lose weight. Some over-the-counter dietary supplements contain St. John’s wort. While this herbal ingredient may be effective in treating some conditions, the American Academy of Family Physicians warns that the safety and effectiveness of using St. John’s wort for weight loss remains unclear. Advertisement Weight Loss Although the weight-loss industry promotes the use of certain herbs to promote weight loss, there is seldom scientific evidence supporting these claims....

A man is strength training in a gym. Image Credit: Bojan656/iStock/Getty Images Regardless of your fitness level, your weight-training routine greatly influences your fitness outcomes. Seemingly minor differences between circuit- and strength-training cultivate different aspects of muscular health and should be evaluated. For instance, one targets endurance while the other does not. Understanding program variations enables you to know which program fits best with your specific personal fitness goals. Advertisement Training Outcomes Measurable characteristics of muscular fitness include strength, endurance and size....

A chef's hands squeezing juice from a lemon. Image Credit: Fedor Kondratenko/iStock/Getty Images Citric acid is named for citrus fruit, in which it’s quite prevalent. Lemon juice contains citric acid, but it also contains many other chemical compounds besides. Pure citric acid is common in nature, but is also a common food additive for its flavor and preservative properties. It has no important nutrient value. Advertisement Citric Acid Citric acid is very common in nature, and in fact, your own body cells make it....