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When you work out, you burn calories by exerting energy. A calorie is the amount of energy that is supplied in the nutrients that make up food. Because it is a form of energy, calories can be converted to joules through a measurement of heat. Advertisement The Calorie Calories in nutrition measure the amount of energy needed to heat 1 kg of water 1 degree Celsius. When finding calories in food, scientists will break down the food to its basic form, place it in a metal container and then submerge the container in water....

Clementines excel in their vitamin C content, which is a potent antioxidant to help prevent illness Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Although the sweet, juicy clementine is a tiny fruit, it packs a hefty nutritional punch. Similar to other citrus fruits, such as the tangerine or orange, clementine calories won’t hinder your weight loss goals. It also provides important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Advertisement Tip An average size clementine weighing approximately 74 grams contains only 35 calories, which consists of 91 percent carbs, 6 percent protein and 3 percent fats....

Macaroni salad in a white bowl. Image Credit: Fudio/iStock/Getty Images Although some types of salad are low in calories, macaroni salad generally is not. Macaroni salad typically contains high-calorie ingredients such as pasta and mayonnaise, so check nutrition facts label carefully if you are counting calories and fat. Advertisement Calories A 1-cup serving of macaroni salad contains about 373 calories. This represents nearly 19 percent of your calories if you follow a typical 2,000-calorie daily diet....

Gymnasts carry large muscles Gymnasts look like bodybuilders. Gymnasts have very defined muscles and extremely low body fat levels. To build a gymnast's body, you must train in a similar manner. Their size and definition come from their training methods. Gymnasts train for strength, power, balance, coordination, agility and conditioning. According to trainer Gina Paulhus, "The first thing you have to realize is that gymnasts' bodies are a 'side effect' of their training more than an actual goal of the training....

Oat bran is the outer husk of the oat grain, which is high in beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that can decrease cholesterol if consumed on a daily basis, according to Canadian nutritionist Leslie Beck, RD. A half cup of oat bran cereal contains 3g of beta-glucan and may help decrease the risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber may also slow the absorption of sugars into the blood stream, helping to stabilize glucose levels....

A spoon in a jar of Truvia. Image Credit: Photosiber/iStock/Getty Images Truvia is a sweetener extracted from the stevia plant. Because it contains no calories, people often use it as a sugar substitute in everything from coffee to cereal. You can also use Truvia’s Baking Blend or Brown Sugar Blend for to help reduce overall calories when baking. The Brown Sugar Blend and Baking blends reduce overall calories from sugar by 75 percent....

A businesswoman is eating at the table. Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images The concept of three square meals a day is not always conducive to successful weight loss. Eating between six and eight smaller meals may actually help you lose weight and keep it off. Your body adapts to the conditions you provide, and if you feed it sporadically, it may store fat and slow your metabolism, assuming food is scarce....

To gain weight, plan to add about a pound a week until at your desired weight. Image Credit: Gianni Diliberto/Caiaimage/Getty Images If you’re underweight or heading in that direction, a steady, consistent plan for weight gain will work better for you than any quick-gain method. In a period of 10 days, a woman can safely gain a little over a pound if she follows a nutrient- and calorie-dense diet combined with strength training to build muscle....

Avoid sugar if you are looking to lose belly fat. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages The bad news is there’s no official list of “foods to avoid for a flat stomach.” But the good news is that there are some groups of foods that do promote the storage of belly fat, and if you avoid, or at least limit, these foods, it can reduce weight and get you closer to achieving that flat belly....

1 of 12 Overview Though meat eaters love to ask vegetarians where they get their protein from, there's a lot more to being meat-free than that. In fact, being a vegetarian is pretty awesome! It's not about what you're missing out on, but what you're choosing to focus on instead — whole-food, plant-based meals that leave you smiling and satisfied. Here's a roundup of 10 things all vegetarians know. And if you're not a vegetarian, who knows?...

1 of 11 Overview Do you hit up the drive thru every so often to get a fast-food burger fix? While it's no surprise that fast food isn't great for you, not all burgers from America's major chains are created equal. Here, we take a look at the worst burgers for you in terms of calorie and saturated fat content. We also consider nutritional factors like sugar (hello, super-sweet BBQ sauces) and sodium (we see you, bacon) when ranking these patties in our calorie counter....

A happy relationship with another human is key to healthy aging, Dr. Besdine says. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to healthy aging, if there’s one takeaway you learn from Richard W. Besdine, MD, a professor of medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, who’s been a geriatrician for almost 50 years, let it be this: Let go of the habits that don’t bring you joy (even if they’re so-called healthy), and pursue the ones that do....

A man and woman are hiking through the forest. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Your heart rate can be a telltale sign of your overall heart health. Raising your heart rate to a specific target regularly can help your cardiovascular system work more effectively – it’s part of the reason why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. There are times, however, when increasing your heart rate can be a sign of a medical issue, so contact your doctor if your heart rate is unusually high....

Making homemade chili is a quick and easy way to ensure a balanced meal gets on the table tonight. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages You’re not the only one with your pantry and freezer full to the brim. Advertisement During the panic-buying phase of the pandemic, we were spending 15 to 20 percent more than we usually do on groceries, a recent Supermarket News survey shows. We were specifically stocking up on shelf-stable and frozen foods like canned goods, dry goods, frozen vegetables and the all-too-coveted yeast....

Cold hands or fingertips despite the weather could be a sign of a circulation or nerve problem. Image Credit: Maryviolet/iStock/GettyImages It’s normal for your hands to feel cold when you’re outside in the winter or in a room where the AC is cranked up. But when that frigid feeling seems, well, nonstop, something else might be at play. Advertisement Consistently cold hands or fingertips may mean that blood isn't flowing to your hands as well as it should, which could be the sign of an underlying health problem, according to the Mayo Clinic....

Creatine is an amino acid made in the kidneys, pancreas and liver, and found in red meat and seafood. Image Credit: Eugeniusz Dudzinski/iStock/GettyImages Creatine is an amino acid made in the kidneys, pancreas and liver, and found in red meat and seafood. It is often used by athletes to enhance athletic abilities and help to grow muscle mass. Some people have a creatine reaction, leaving them wondering if an allergy is to blame....

Apple cider vinegar tablets carry more risks than liquid vinegar. Image Credit: Lina Bruins / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Manufacturers claim that ACV pills suppress appetite and burn fat, among other benefits. These supplements are also marketed for their ability to cleanse the liver and reduce blood sugar. Unfortunately, just like apple cider vinegar, they have modest effects on body weight. Advertisement Tip Most health claims related to ACV pills are based on anecdotal evidence; these supplements are not regulated by the FDA and may contain harmful ingredients....

There's no good evidence that tattoos can cause cancer, but there are other health risks you should know about. Image Credit: Stevica Mrdja / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Getting a tattoo is nothing new — the very oldest ones we know of belong to Ötzi, aka the Iceman, who died sometime around the year 3250 BC, with 61 tattoos scattered over his body, per February 2016 research in the ​Journal of Archaeological Science​....

As weight increases throughout adulthood, the risk of chronic disease increases with it. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages Nearly 40 percent of Americans had obesity between 2015 and 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). While it’s difficult to determine the average weight gain per year after 30, experts estimate that most adults ​gain around 0.6 to 1.7 pounds annually​. It may not seem like much, but this small, consistent weight gain can contribute to obesity and affect your health in the long run....

A bottle of vinegar on a table with a Greek salad, bread and homemade wine. Image Credit: Olgaorly/iStock/Getty Images Balsamic vinegar is traditionally produced in the city of Modena, Italy. It is made from a concentrated grape juice that is fermented and aged for at least 10 months to develop its flavor. Balsamic vinegar is also produced domestically in the United States and is aged for a shorter period of time....