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Step-ups target your lower body while also working on single-leg strength and balance. Image Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev/iStock/GettyImages Lunges are like the Brussels sprouts of the exercise world — you know they’re good for you, but you can’t seem to develop a taste for them. Luckily, lunges aren’t your only option. There are plenty of other leg exercises that build lower-body strength while challenging your balance and flexibility. Advertisement So, if you loathe lunges but want the lower-body perks, Nedra Lopez Matosov, trainer and owner of the New York City-based fitness studio The P....

brussel sprouts on cutting board Image Credit: tashka2000/iStock/Getty Images The B vitamins are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, panothenic acid, vitamin B-6, biotin, folic acid and vitamin B-12. Vitamin C and the B vitamins are water-soluble, which means that your body excretes excess amounts of these vitamins in your urine. A variety of foods contain either B vitamins or vitamin C, but not as many contain both. Advertisement Foods with B and C Vitamins fresh broccoli Image Credit: LuminaStock/iStock/Getty Images Natural sources of vitamin C include fresh fruits and vegetables (See Reference 2)....

Bottle of medicine and pills. Image Credit: Milous Chab/Hemera/Getty Images Sulfa drugs can cause allergic reactions in some people, including hives, swelling and difficulty breathing. If you’ve ever experienced a reaction to a sulfa drug, your doctor may have diagnosed you with a sulfa allergy. Inform other treating physicians of this allergy and your medical chart will be flagged with this information. If you’re ever hospitalized, you may wear a bracelet that informs hospital personnel that you have a sulfa allergy....

Dietary fiber from plant foods helps normalize bowel movements. Image Credit: Tharakorn Arunothai / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Nobody likes to talk about hemorrhoids, but many people will experience them at some point — 50 percent of adults by age 50, reports the U.S. National Library of Medicine. There is no prescribed diet for hemorrhoids sufferers, but low-fiber, spicy or dehydrating foods should be limited or avoided. Advertisement Limit Low-Fiber Foods A low-fiber diet is one of the primary causes of hemorrhoids, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

Image Credit: Thiprot/iStock/Getty Images The lanzone provides nutrients that make it a healthy treat. It is the fruit of a tree that grows throughout Southeast Asia and southern India. The fruit grows in clusters, is oval-shaped and has a gray-yellow to pale brown skin. Inside, the fruit is a translucent white and very juicy with a slightly sour, and sometimes bitter, taste. While it can be served cooked, the lanzone is commonly eaten raw, although you can buy the fruit in specialty grocery stores as either candied or canned in syrup....

references USDA MyPlate: "10 Tips: Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains" Whole Grain Council: "Sprouted Whole Grains" American Heart Association: "Dairy Products - Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese" USDA Nutrient Database: "Whole Milk, Vitamin D" USDA Nutrient Database: "1% MilkFat Milk" USDA Nutrient Database: "Fat Free Skim Milk" USDA Nutrient Database: "Unsalted Butter" USDA Nutrient Database: "Olive Oil" USDA Nutrient Database: "Avocado Oil" USDA Nutrient Database: "Grapeseed Oil" Harvard Health Publishing: "New concerns about diet sodas" Journal of the American College of Cardiology: "Olive Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk in U....

Ballerinas follow a rigid regimen of physical training and dietary restriction. Ballerinas make it look effortless, but that's part of the illusion. This highly stylized dance form requires rigorous training that usually begins in childhood. Girls who go on to become professionals are under intense pressure throughout their careers to stay thin. "Black Swan" lead actress Natalie Portman, slender even before she lost 20 lbs. following a dancer's diet and exercise regimen, said it was the most difficult thing she'd ever done....

Fresh ingredients for a breakfast smoothie in a bowl. Image Credit: picalotta/iStock/Getty Images You’ve likely heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it’s true. Numerous medical studies over the years support this. Choosing the right foods to refuel your body when you wake up improves your memory and allows you to focus. Skipping breakfast may make it more difficult to concentrate. And if you think that forgoing a morning meal will prevent weight gain, think again....

Each tablespoon of granulated sugar contains 49 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates. Image Credit: Thodsaphol Tamklang / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages All it takes is a short walk down the grocery store aisle to realize that sugar is everywhere! From obvious foods like soft drinks and cookies to more sneaky items like pasta sauce and peanut butter, you’d be amazed by how many things contained added or refined sugars. Advertisement Monitoring your intake of this omnipresent ingredient is the key to controlling the number of carbohydrates — there's 13 grams in one tablespoon of sugar —and calories you eat on a daily basis....

You can get the best results for your biceps with 2 to 3 arm workouts per week. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages It takes more than a can of spinach to build a buff pair of biceps. Gaining biceps muscle requires repetition, determination, consistency and, of course, time. Studies and experts recommend getting in about two to three arm workouts per week for the best results. Advertisement Tip You should work out your biceps two to three times a week, following a strength-training schedule and gradually working your way up to a greater number of sets and repetitions....

How to Activate the Glutes Instead of the Hip Flexors in Squats Image Credit: Belyjmishka/iStock/GettyImages You cannot avoid activating your hip flexors in the squat — if your hip flexors do not activate, you cannot move up and down. You can, however, increase the activation of your gluteus maximus in the squat by modifying your stance. The depth of your squat also determines the activation of your gluteus maximus, according to a study published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research....

Experiment with broiling hot dogs in a convection oven. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Preheat the Convection Oven Prepare the Hot Dogs Broil the Hot Dogs Store Leftovers Convection ovens heat foods with hot air circulation, which promotes even and speedy cooking. The broiling feature applies heat from above, mimicking the cooking process of an upside down grill. Advertisement Broiling hot dogs in a convection oven crisps them while retaining their juices for results unmatched by a microwave or boiling....

You can cook bacon on your stove or grill. Image Credit: pejagr/iStock/Getty Images Bacon comes from the belly of the pig, and this smoked protein has numerous uses for meals. Commonly, many people fry, broil or bake this meat. However, you may want to try something different and cook bacon on a grill such as a Traeger, which uses pellets as a fuel source. Traeger grills come in a variety of styles, but you can cook bacon on each type of Traeger grill....

Slicing potatoes is a good way to make sure they're cooked all the way through. Image Credit: Anastasiia Kulikovska/Moment/GettyImages Finding alternative ways to cook potatoes and keep them healthy can be a challenge. A baked potato cries out for sour cream, butter, bacon, chives and cheese, turning the healthy tuber into a cholesterol-raising time bomb, and fried potatoes aren’t much better. Advertisement Cooking lightly seasoned, sliced potatoes on the grill in foil creates a tender, healthy side dish that does not outweigh the health benefit of the potato....

You can braise or slow roast beef so that it turns out juicy and tender. Image Credit: ahirao_photo/iStock/GettyImages Turning tough cuts of beef into fork-tender meals is possible when you employ the right technique. Shank, brisket and chuck are generally the toughest cuts of beef, according to Clover Meadows Beef. Advertisement But braising or slow roasting are the most effective styles of preparation, as the longer cooking times break down the beef into tender pieces....

1 of 12 Overview According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), one third of the most common cancers could be prevented by making lifestyle changes. And a 2008 review published in Pharmaceutical Research estimates 90 to 95 percent of ALL cancer diagnoses have roots in diet and lifestyle factors. Bottom line: There are many variables within your control that can help reduce your cancer risk. The AICR outlines three overarching tactics: eat nutrient-dense plant foods, be physically active every day, and aim for a healthy weight....

1 of 12 Overview While it might be obvious for a nutritionist to recommend you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, wouldn't it be nice for them to recommend something surprising -- maybe even decadent -- and then tell you it's good for your health? Grape jam, pizza, white potatoes and whole milk may sound like foods to avoid, but how and why you eat them can make all the difference in terms of the health benefits they deliver....

references slide 1 chia seds avocado 1 of 12 Overview The more you eat, the less you'll be hungry. It's a logical assumption, but research shows some foods are far better than others at beating the belly growls. And if you fill up on the good foods (those packed with soluble fiber, protein, healthy fats and other satiating nutrients), not only will you not have to go back for seconds and thirds, but you may actually cut your risk of weight gain, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease....

For simple, nutrient-dense dishes, try these vegetarian slow cooker recipes tonight. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages It can be tricky to meal plan as a vegetarian: It requires a little creativity to keep meals interesting as well as to include important nutrients — like protein, iron and vitamin D — that are more readily available in animal-based foods. Advertisement That's why busy weeknights could use some help from your slow cooker. "It lets you just throw ingredients into the basin the night before or that morning....

A tea detox or "teatox" may not be safe for your health, despite the fact that they're often made with natural ingredients. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Drinking tea has many amazing health benefits, but a tea detox (aka “teatox”) — an herbal tea blend that claims to help you lose weight, fight bloat and improve immunity — is a different story....