Yes, you can eat bread and still lose weight. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Bread gets a bad rap. This carb-based food is often the first that gets cut from people’s diets when they’re trying to shed pounds. Advertisement "Carbs are the most demonized macronutrient, especially when it comes to diets and weight loss," confirms Lisa Moskovitz, RDN, founder and CEO of the NY Nutrition Group and author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan....
Be careful after straining your calf when working out. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages If you’re physically active, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a sports- or exercise-related injury like a calf strain. A strain happens when you injure a muscle or tendon — in this case, the calf or lower leg area. Advertisement Depending on the severity of the injury, a doctor or physical therapist may recommend complete rest with some gentle stretches once the pain subsides....
People who are bedridden need to exercise to prevent their muscles from atrophy and shortening. Muscle atrophy occurs when the muscles become thin and weak. The muscles shorten when they are not stretched or moved. Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles help prevent or minimize these complications, though some exercises require assistance from a caretaker. Unconscious and paralyzed patients also need caretakers to move them into different positions throughout the day to prevent bedsores....
Scar tissue develops as a normal response to tissue injury. Damaged skin and tissue is replaced by collagen and fibrous tissue that has less elastic properties, according to The Spinal Columns. Scar tissue can interfere with normal hand function by inhibiting movement or causing pain when collagen proliferates or is laid down in a haphazard fashion. Scar tissue can form in the muscle, tendon, sheaths surrounding tendons. ligaments, or fascia in the fingers....
Processed Lipton Green Tea in the factory. Image Credit: fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images Lipton Tea has been around since 1893, when Thomas J. Lipton opened a tea packing company in Hoboken, New Jersey. After years of producing Lipton tea bags, the company added bottled iced green tea to its product mix. Advertisement You might be wondering if Lipton Green Tea in a bottle is good for you. At first glance, you may assume that because it is green tea, it must be healthy, but after reading the list of Lipton Green Tea ingredients, you'll see it's no better than a can of soda....
Yogurt is a great food that can help lower alkaline phosphatase. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages “Alkaline, what?” may be your first reaction when your doctor tells you that your alkaline phosphatase levels are elevated. Your next question may be, “Is there medicine to reduce alkaline phosphatase?” Advertisement Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout your body. The exact role the enzyme plays isn't fully understood, but abnormalities in your levels may be a sign of an underlying health issue....
Whether you've started jogging to lose weight or to build fitness, it can be dispiriting to see the scale trending up despite all the effort you're putting in. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’ve started jogging to lose weight or to build fitness, it can be dispiriting to see the scale trending up despite all the effort you’re putting in. Take heart — sometimes that early weight gain is actually a good sign....
Although weight training doesn't offer the same cardio workout as other activities like running and swimming, you will still experience an increased heart rate when lifting weights. Image Credit: domoyega/E+/GettyImages Although weight training doesn’t offer the same cardio workout as other activities like running and swimming, you will still experience an increased heart rate when lifting weights. Your muscles need more oxygen when working hard, so your heart beats faster to meet those needs....
Caffeine pills come with a host of side effects. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/jakubzak When early-morning grogginess or a mid-afternoon slump has you dragging through your day, caffeine calls to you. For many, a cup of coffee or tea suffices, but others reach for over-the-counter caffeine pills. Advertisement Caffeine, despite being an addictive substance, is generally recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And caffeine pills contain approximately 100 to 200 milligrams of caffeine per pill (about the same as a cup of coffee), but it's important to make sure to stick to an appropriate dosage (keep reading for more on that)....
Pre-cooking the pasta before you add it to the slow cooker can help prevent it from getting mushy. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Trying to expand your slow cooking repertoire? If you’re wondering how to go about cooking pasta in a Crock-Pot, here are some tips that can help as well as a slow cooker penne pasta recipe you can try out. Advertisement Read more: This Pasta With Creamy Alfredo Sauce Is Low-Cal and Vegan Video of the Day Tip Pre-cooking the pasta before you add it to the slow cooker can help prevent it from getting mushy....
Smoothies can help you get the extra 3,500 calories you need to gain a pound. Image Credit: zia_shusha/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’re trying to gain muscle or you’re underweight and need to add a few pounds to boost your health, the principle of weight gain remains the same: You’ll need to eat more calories each day than you burn. Fill your diet with nutritious but higher-calorie foods, maintain a consistent elevated calorie intake and follow a weight-training routine to add more weight to your frame....
Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages After having a tooth extracted, your surgeon will provide aftercare guidelines so you know how to take care of yourself and reduce the risk of post-operative complications. These recommendations will include how to eat and drink in the days after your surgery. Most often, diet guidelines after tooth extraction allow liquids and very soft foods the same day as your surgery, with a transition to your usual diet, some exceptions, within several days....
Don't let your workout get sidelined by germs at the gym. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages The gym isn’t always the cleanest or most hygienic place in the world, especially during cold and flu season. With germs lurking in nearly every crevice of the machines, it’s easy to pick up a nasty cold, stomach bug or skin infection. But don’t let those menacing microbes keep you from crushing your workouts or staying healthy....
A simple way of cooking plantains is boiling. Image Credit: Debbie Ann Powell/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve done any traveling in the tropics, you know how popular plantains are. With a mild flavor, they are adaptable to myriad recipes — fried, baked, sweet, savory and spicy. A simple way of cooking plantains is boiling. Advertisement Cooking With Plantains Plantains aren’t a common food source in most of mainland U.S. However, they are starting to appear in the produce aisles of more and more markets, and imports to the states grew by more than 40 percent between 2013 and 2018, according to Consumer Reports....
Spicy jambalaya packed with sausage shrimp and chicken. Image Credit: SStajic/iStock/Getty Images Louisiana hotlink sausages are a spicy addition and versatile start to any number of meals. Dense and flavorful, Louisiana hotlinks lend themselves to a wide variety of cooking methods and recipes. Cooking Louisiana hotlinks is not complicated or difficult, but it is important to check their internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer to avoid any possible health problems from bacteria....
A round or eye of round steak comes from the rear end of the cow. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages A round or eye of round steak comes from the rear end of the cow. Because the muscles in this area get a lot of use, these cuts are leaner and tougher than others. While this means a lower fat content and fewer calories than better marbled cuts, it also means fewer options for cooking round steak....
You can replace soy products with soy products. Image Credit: seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Moment/GettyImages If you’re considering a dairy detox to try and improve your health, make sure that you’re not removing essential nutrients from your diet. Dairy contains a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. It’s also an important source of certain omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians. Advertisement Read more: How Vegans Can Get All Their Nutrients (Without Taking Supplements) Video of the Day Dairy and Healthy Diets Most people eat or drink dairy on a daily basis....
Standing hip CAR stretches move your hip joints through their full range of motion to alleviate tightness. Image Credit: Kim Grundy/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Benefits Tips Glute bridges, 90/90s and froggers are good stretches for loosening up cranky hips, but there's one highly underrated stretch missing in your mobility routine: the hip controlled articular rotation (CAR). Advertisement "Hip CARs can help improve mobility, joint health and range of motion by moving one single joint through its absolute full range while keeping the rest of your body still and contracted," says Grayson Wickham PT, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist and founder of Movement Vault....
Senna tea is a natural laxative. Image Credit: dulezidar/iStock/GettyImages When trying to lose weight, it’s easy to fall into the trap of gimmicks and quick fixes, like drinking senna tea, often touted as a “weight loss” or “detox” tea. Advertisement Because senna is a natural laxative, drinking tea made with the herb may help lower your number on the scale, especially in the beginning, but those pounds are water weight and not a good indicator of true fat loss....
Drink more water in order to help with belly bloating. Image Credit: RunPhoto/Moment/GettyImages There are days when we’ve all experienced a little unwanted and unexpected water bloat. Even if your scale suddenly adds a few pounds, take heart that it’s nearly impossible to gain a lot of fat weight overnight. Advertisement A September 2014 study in the Journal of Physical Anthropology found that, after three days of overeating, body weight gain was primarily attributed to total body water and not fat mass....
