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Unless you are gluten sensitive, you probably aren't going to gain weight from just eating bread. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages If you’re part of the one in 100 people who have celiac disease, or the presumably much higher number with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, you know that it can take a toll on your health. If you’re sensitive to gluten, will eating gluten-free make you lose weight? Advertisement Tip Unless you have celiac disease or a diagnosed sensitivity to gluten, it's probably not making you gain weight....

Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images We all know that too many calories and not enough exercise can lead to weight gain. Over a third of adults in the U.S. are considered to have obesity—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says poor eating habits and physical inactivity are mainly to blame. In some cases though, rapid abdominal weight gain can actually be a sign of an underlying medical condition. While hormonal disorders can be culprits, other conditions including liver disease and ovarian tumors may cause abdominal bloating and weight gain as well....

While crisp and refreshing, celery may not alleviate heartburn symptoms. Image Credit: Polka Dot Images/Polka Dot/Getty Images Celery is considered a natural remedy for heartburn, but its efficacy is not proven. In general, foods are not used to treat the symptoms of heartburn, although having a diet low in triggers for heartburn is a good idea. While celery is a healthy addition to any diet, changing your lifestyle and eating habits or taking medication is a more suitable course of action for treating and preventing heartburn....

Chow mein is commonly served and eaten amongst people of the Chinese diaspora and in overseas Chinese restaurants. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Chow Mein Nutrition Facts Lo Mein Nutrition Facts Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein Chow mein and lo mein are two popular Chinese dishes. They're similar in that they both feature noodles but they're different in the way the noodles are prepared. Advertisement "Chow mein is a dish made by partially cooking and then stir-frying the noodles, often with a source of protein like chicken, beef or seafood with some vegetables," says Michelle Jaelin, RD....

The more intense your run, the more calories you burn. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Running is one of the most effective ways to rev up your metabolism. While you don’t have much control over your metabolic rate, aerobic activity, such as running on a regular basis, can temporarily increase your metabolism, which burns calories for energy. Advertisement Increased running metabolism can lead to a reduction in your body fat percentage and improved weight loss....

Deadlifts are one of the best exercises for strengthening the erector spinae muscles. Image Credit: Belyjmishka/iStock/Getty Images Running from the base of the skull to the sacrum, the erector spinae muscles are crucial for a strong, healthy back. An erector spinae workout will strengthen these muscles that support your spine and head. Advertisement As described in a May 2015 article published by Physical Therapy Reviews, these muscles allow you to flex and extend both with ease and help you to rotate your torso from side to side....

Foods to Avoid With Anemia Image Credit: DariaZu/iStock/GettyImages Anemia describes a condition in which red blood cells are less able to carry oxygen around the body. There are several different types of anemia, caused either by a deficiency of one or more nutrients such as iron, vitamin B-12 or folate (also known as folic acid) says NHS; by a genetic blood disorder called sickle cell anemia; or by an underlying malady such as kidney disease....

Rear wheel alignments for bikes can be tricky, since it involves the tension of the spokes. In a wheel with perfect alignment, all the spokes have the exact tension. If your tire wobbles when your bike is in motion or if just a small section of your wheel hits a brake pad, you will need to have your tire fixed by a professional at a bike shop. However, if one full side of your wheel rubs on the brake pad, there is a straightforward fix you can do at home to align your rear tire....

A man squatting in the gym. Image Credit: OJO_Images/OJO Images/Getty Images Hip replacement surgery involves replacing an injured or worn out hip joint with an artificial hip. Artificial hips are made of plastic and metal parts, and are fitted for each patient to ensure that they are the proper size. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, certain exercises, such as weight lifting, are encouraged after hip replacement. However, you have to change up your routine on certain leg lifts such as squats....

Target veins in your arms with intensive strength-training workouts. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever taken a look at Hugh Jackman’s ripped, veiny arms and thought, “That’s my workout goal,” here’s a new vocabulary word for you: Vascularity. As swelling in your muscles pushes veins toward the surface of the skin, a hardcore workout makes those veins pop, which is why vascularity has become a desirable look among those who respect the pump....

references UMMC: Calcium Nutrition Data: Breakfast Cereals Highest in Calcium Getting enough nutrients in your diet is easier thanks to calcium-fortified cereals. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative What Are They? How We Chose Consider Before Buying The recommended daily value of calcium is between 1,000 and 1,300 mg per day for adults, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Visit Page https://www.target.com Each serving has 10 percent of your daily calcium needs....

Egg muffins are a great portion-controlled way to get protein in the morning. Image Credit: vovashevchuk/iStock/GettyImages Being mindful of calories helps you manage your weight goals and encourages you to eat healthy, whole foods. But if you find yourself in a rut, eating your standard bowl of oats every single morning (and daydreaming about sugary cereal), go for these tasty 200-calorie breakfast ideas instead. Advertisement These low-calorie breakfast recipes will keep you full and in line with your caloric goals while nourishing you with the nutrients you need to start your day right....

Even if you think you're "immune" to the flu, getting the vaccine is an easy way to protect the people around you. Image Credit: Marko Geber/DigitalVision/GettyImages Each year, up to 11 percent of people in the United States will get the influenza (aka flu), per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Getting your flu vaccine annually can protect you from this potentially serious viral disease — and it can also protect the people around you....

Juniper berries can flavor marinades. Several varieties of junipers are native to the United States, from tall trees to bush-like formations. All have lacy, leathery evergreen foliage. Junipers produce dusky blue berries that are actually cones containing seeds. Birds, foxes and other wild animals eat juniper berries. Native Americans used juniper berries in some dishes and medicines. The berries on your juniper bush are edible, provided you observe a few cautions....

Bone soup owes its rich flavor and dense nutrition to being simmered low and slow. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/GettyImages Bone soup may sound like something from the kitchen of a scary old woman living in a candy-covered cottage, but it’s nothing more than soup that’s built around broth made from bones or trotters. Advertisement While there are many variations on the basic recipe, the most crucial difference between bone broth and regular broth or stock is the cooking time....

Broccoli in a noodle dish. Image Credit: MariaShumova/iStock/Getty Images For most people, broccoli is one of the standard foods the rule-of-health phrase “eat your greens” brings to mind. This important vegetable also provides a nutrient-packed addition to the world of vegetable foods in the diminutive form of its sprouted seeds. According to Johns Hopkins University, 3-day-old broccoli sprouts contain as much as 50 times the amount of some of the health-boosting phytonutrients of the mature broccoli head....

A healthy adult should be able to safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day. Image Credit: amenic181/iStock/GettyImages Caffeine is a stimulant, and anyone who has ever had one cup too many knows that overdoing it on the coffee can leave you jittery. But you may have heard about more serious issues caffeine might cause in large amounts, such as caffeine toxicity and nerve damage. Is there a link?...

A tradition Reuben sandwich on a plate at a deli. Image Credit: pkripper503/iStock/Getty Images The typical Reuben sandwich is loaded down with corned beef, melted cheese, sauerkraut and dressing, making it anything but low in calories. Avoiding restaurant versions, which tend to be overly large, and making your own sandwich using more nutritious ingredients will reduce the overall calories in your meal and make your sandwich a bit healthier. Advertisement Rating Your Reuben Eat a Reuben sandwich from a restaurant, and you’ll consume between 530 and 911 calories, depending on the restaurant and the size of the sandwich....

Yes, you can take caffeine while taking creatine. Image Credit: Verônica Linhares / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Performing at peak fitness levels is a goal for many athletes and gym-goers. And in order to meet the physical demands of high training loads, many will turn to supplements like creatine and caffeine to help boost strength and power through grueling workouts. Advertisement Tip Yes, you can take caffeine while taking creatine. The research on their effectiveness together is inconclusive, but studies show they are both effective on their own....

The nutrients in papaya may help reduce likelihood of developing stomach ulcers. Image Credit: CHALERMCHAI THAISAMRONG/iStock/GettyImages Papaya, also called pawpaw, is a tropical fruit rich in antioxidants and plant nutrients called flavonoids. The nutrients were found to reduce cell damage that can lead to ulcers in research done on rats and published in the journal Acta Informatica Medica in 2012. But what about for people? Advertisement Papaya and Digestion About half of all adults globally have chronic gastritis, or inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which can lead to ulcers if not treated, according to a June 2015 review in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology....