Nutrition Label Image Credit: svanhorn/iStock/Getty Images When it comes to calories and fat in foods, all those numbers can appear overwhelming at first. However, calculating calories from fat is a very straight forward process. You just need to know how many fat grams are in the food and you can easily do the conversion. These are the steps you can follow to complete the calculation yourself. Advertisement Step 1 Find the label for the food product....
Spaghetti sauce can easily burn if left unattended. Image Credit: ARTindividual/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Fixing Burned Sauce Preventing Burned Sauce Burning your dinner is never fun. After all the time and effort, you can't help but feel like your hard work was wasted. If you've burned spaghetti sauce, don't give up just yet — there may be a way to salvage your dinner. Advertisement Burning spaghetti sauce usually happens when the temperature is too high and the sauce is left unattended and unstirred....
Think of self-compassion as a skill that requires practice. Image Credit: Ponomariova_Maria/iStock/GettyImages At one time or another, most of us have looked in the mirror and felt unhappy with what we see. Maybe it’s the size, shape or weight of your body that’s bugging you. Advertisement Unfortunately, feeling dissatisfied with one's physical appearance is all too common. In fact, almost 80 percent of Americans reported feeling unhappy with how their body looks sometimes, according to a 2018 Ipsos poll....
Sitting the wrong way at your desk every day can result in back and neck pain. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages Neck and back pain are all too common, and they occur for a host of reasons. But sometimes, the way we sit — especially when we’re sitting at a desk all day — may be to blame. Advertisement In fact, one in four people sit for more than eight hours every day, according to a November 2018 JAMA survey of nearly 6,000 American adults....
references American Council on Exercise: “Overtraining | 9 Signs of Overtraining to Look Out For” American Council on Exercise: “6 Types of Metabolic Damage Caused by High-intensity Workouts” Journal of Applied Physiology: “Recovery of the immune system after exercise” American Council on Exercise: “8 Reasons to Take a Rest Day” Proper rest days benefit your mental and physical health. Image Credit: Corey Jenkins/Image Source/GettyImages Image Credit: Corey Jenkins/Image Source/GettyImages...
It's always better safe than sorry, especially on your summer runs. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages As the weather heats up, you’ll no doubt be spending more time outside. But depending on where you live, it might be a little too hot to head out for a run in the middle of the day. Advertisement Since summer running usually happens during the cooler parts of the day (early morning and late evening), that means there's less daylight and more chances for something to go wrong....
When you're bored with traditional HIIT workouts, try EMOM workouts to shake things up. Image Credit: Johner Images - Berggren, Hans/Brand X Pictures/GettyImages EMOM: A four letter word —- er, acronym —- that’s bound to make you break out into a sweat…literally and figuratively. EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute” and is a high-intensity workout method that gives you one exercise for a given number of reps per minute....
There are a lot of activities you can do to help burn a lot of calories. Image Credit: Guido Mieth/Stone/GettyImages Doing enough exercise to burn 700 calories a day might take extreme effort in some circumstances. But in some cases, it’s as simple as participating in an hour-long cycling class or playing beach volleyball for an hour. Advertisement Calculate Your Calorie Burn As the Mayo Clinic explains, many factors affect your calorie burn during a workout — chief among them your body size, body composition, gender and age....
Aloe vera juice can have some unhealthy outcomes when mixed with some medicines. Image Credit: Pongsak Sapakdee/iStock/GettyImages Although generally considered safe when used topically, aloe vera capsules or juice taken orally can react with certain drugs. Aloe vera interactions with medications can reduce bioavailability, making drugs less effective, or increase the response that may trigger negative reactions and side effects. Advertisement Tip Juice containing aloe vera may add variety to your beverage intake, but be aware that many of its beneficial health claims are unsubstantiated....
Image Credit: Adam Gault/Digital Vision/Getty Images Bad bowel movements mean one of two things: diarrhea or constipation. Diarrhea consists of sometimes-uncontrollable loose stools. Constipation occurs when food packs up in your colon and won't move easily. High-fiber vegetables such as carrots may help your bowel movements in both cases. However, if you have a specific medical condition you should consult your doctor or nutritionist before making any big dietary changes....
A small pile of kidney beans on a piece of burlap. Image Credit: piyaset/iStock/Getty Images Similar to the kidney in shape and color, kidney beans provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, and so are generally beneficial for your health. If your kidneys are healthy, kidney beans can – when consumed as part of a balanced diet – contribute to your kidney health. If your kidneys are diseased, you might need to moderate your intake of kidney beans....
Pull ups are a great way to work out your back. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages A strong back is a healthy back. Weak back muscles can lead to poor posture and back pain and can affect your performance in your favorite sport. Strong back muscles support your spine, improve your posture and enable you to bend, flex and rotate your torso with ease — not to mention, they look great come beach and pool season....
The easiest modification for Boat pose is to bend your knees. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages While yoga comes with a host of benefits, some poses can be tricky to master, especially when you’re just beginning a yoga practice. But you don’t need to be a master yogi to incorporate Boat pose into your daily flow. You can work up to it by first building your core strength and stability. Advertisement "Not only is Boat pose fun and a great workout, but also it has some other amazing benefits," says Jennifer Gullang, RYT-500, certified yoga instructor and founder of ThePiEproject in Chicago, a non-profit organization that gives back through yoga experiences and workshops....
Use calorie-free herbs and spices to flavor your chicken and brown rice. Image Credit: djedzura/iStock/GettyImages You may have heard that certain foods can encourage weight loss, like avocados and eggs. However, it’s not the specific foods, but the nutrients they contain that can help you shed pounds. Two nutrients proven to aid weight loss are protein and fiber. Chicken is high in protein and brown rice is a rich source of fiber, so including these two foods in your diet can help you lose weight but only if your total calorie intake is balanced....
Apple cider vinegar and baking soda Image Credit: ThamKC/iStock/Getty Images Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects up to 25 percent of Americans and Europeans, according to a 2009 review in “American Family Physician.” Heartburn is the most prominent symptom of GERD, but other symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure, abdominal pain and cough, are not uncommon. GERD can lead to injury of the lining in the lower part of your esophagus, which if not addressed can contribute to the development of esophageal cancer....
Strenuous, sustained exercise may cause headaches in some people. Image Credit: Pollyana Ventura/E+/GettyImages For some people, sustained and strenuous exercise may result in an exertion headache during or after working out. In most cases, an exercise-induced headache is benign and will go away with limited intervention. However, it’s possible that this type of headache could be from an underlying condition. Advertisement Read more: Exertion Headaches: A Pain, but Probably Not Dangerous Video of the Day Types of Exertion Headaches There are two types of exertion headaches that can happen during exercise: primary or secondary....
Finding a mantra is great motivation during a workout. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Every now and again, you’ll hit a mid-workout slump. It’s that challenging moment when the thought of abandoning the rest of your session seems pretty tempting. But a creative string of curse words may just be the kick in the pants you need to finish your workout. Advertisement Different motivational phrases resonate with different people, especially during an intense sweat session....
Situps are a great workout. Image Credit: Denis Felix/The Image Bank/Getty Images Work up to your situp by first flattening and strengthening your abdomen. Learn these situp-type exercises so you can engage your three abdominal muscle groups, gradually reshape your abdomen and accomplish a situp. Use a resistance band or even a robe belt for assistance in the beginning. Apply situp modifications at home or in an exercise class. Advertisement Tummy Compressions and Roll-Up Teaser Step 1 Learn control of your deepest abdominal muscle called transverse abdominis....
Hand tremors may signal an underlying illness. A tremor or loss of strength in the hand may be a single event brought on by something as simple as aging or numbness from a temporary lack of blood supply. People who commonly experience hand tremors or who have an inability to grip objects should undergo an evaluation from a physician to make rule out a more serious underlying condition. Advertisement Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a common form of arthritis that occurs over time as the cartilage in the joints wears down....
A plain cheese quesadilla on a plate. Image Credit: MSPhotographic/iStock/Getty Images With just three required ingredients – a tortilla, cheese and a little oil – a quesadilla makes for a simple, inexpensive meal. It’s not necessarily a healthy option, however, given that it’s loaded with cheese. By choosing the right ingredients, though, and keeping the portion size reasonable, a quesadilla can be a comforting, nutritious lunch or dinner. Advertisement Basic Quesadilla Nutrition According to a recipe on MarthaStewart....
