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Bowl of sugar cubes and granulated sugar Image Credit: tycoon751/iStock/Getty Images The three major macronutrients – carbohydrates, starches and fibers – supply the body with up to 55 percent of its daily energy needs. Proteins and fats supply the rest. Maltose and sucrose are both forms of sugars known as disaccharides. Disaccharides are created when two simple sugars combine. Maltose is a combination of malt and glucose, while sucrose is a combination of glucose and fructose....

Drinking hard liquor, like whiskey, in excess could be causing serious damage to your body. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. After a long day at work, taking the edge off might look like going out for a cocktail or pouring yourself a nice stiff drink. Advertisement While light drinking may have some health benefits for some people, if that one drink turns into three, five or more, that's a problem....

Mushrooms are a common fungus beneficial to people. Image Credit: IslandLeigh/iStock/Getty Images Despite the common notion that bacteria and fungi are infection-causing proponents, a variety of species are beneficial to people. In many cases, they are common food sources. Regularly consuming these organisms can improve your health, while providing a tasty addition to your everyday cuisine. Some items may even include both “good” bacteria and fungi. Advertisement Lactobacillus Delbrueckii One of the most common “good” bacterial strains present in yogurt is Lactobacillus delbrueckii....

Make sure to follow an exercise regime in order to lose weight and tone your muscles. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If your goal is to have a toned physique, regular exercise has to be part of your game plan. It can help you reduce excess body fat, and sculpt and strengthen your muscles. When your body fat is reduced, your toned muscle will show and you’ll reap the benefits of your hard work....

It is important to set goals when working out. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages Dragging around extra pounds can really weigh you down, making you feel more easily fatigued and out of breath when you probably shouldn’t be. Setting a goal to lose fat and build stamina is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and well-being. Advertisement With a healthy diet and an exercise routine that includes cardio and strength training, you'll burn fat, build lean muscle and fatigue less easily....

You’ve worked hard to lose the weight — congratulations! What you didn’t expect was an abundance of leftover loose skin that would remain, and it just won’t budge. How much skin you end up with depends on how dramatic your weight loss was and the speed at which you lost weight. Large, dramatically fast drops in weight, such as with weight-loss surgery, can leave you with seemingly handfuls of the stuff — oftentimes at the lowest area of your abdomen....

Sparkling water can help keep you dehydrated, but it may come with downsides. Image Credit: bymandesigns/iStock/GettyImages Next time you’re asked if you prefer tap or sparkling water, consider opting for the tap. It’s not only less expensive than its sparkling counterparts, but tap water also may be easier on your digestive system than bubble water. Advertisement Carbonated or sparkling water is essentially just water plus air, aka carbon dioxide. That's it....

Seafood is free of folic acid. Image Credit: Jeff Kauck/Photolibrary/GettyImages Currently, it is difficult to find breakfast cereal without folic acid. Folic acid is also known as folate, which is the natural form of vitamin B9 — a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in foods. Folic acid is the supplemental form, and has been added to food since 1998. Advertisement The decision to fortify cereals and bread products with folic acid was made in order to help prevent neural tube defects....

Watch your caffeine intake with vertigo; too much may increase the ringing in your ears. Image Credit: franz12/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever experienced that sudden spinning, tilt-a-whirl feeling of dizziness, you know what vertigo is. Depending on the underlying condition, you may be able to make some dietary alterations to help alleviate the symptoms of vertigo. Knowing which are the foods that trigger vertigo and which foods to avoid may decrease your risk of vertigo attacks and the discomfort of the associated symptoms....

Strap on a pair of ankle weights, and you're good to go. Image Credit: GettyImages/Astarot With all their complex levers and pulleys, some gym equipment can leave you scratching your head in confusion. Thankfully, it doesn’t take an expert to figure out how to use a pair of ankle weights — just make sure you’re using them safely. Advertisement When used for glute exercises, through, they may be just the kick in the butt you need to add challenge to your lower-body workouts....

Sleeplessness is a side effect of Monster Energy Drinks. Image Credit: hxdbzxy/iStock/Getty Images Monster Energy drinks are full of numerous ingredients that promise to increase endurance, create lasting energy and improve concentration. The effects of the beverage will vary from person to person. One can contains two servings and consuming the entire can may have adverse health effects on your body, so limit your consumption of Monster Energy drinks and be aware of the serving size....

Vegetarian Indian recipes like chana masala with chickpeas can be healthy, satiating and protein-packed. Image Credit: Stocksy/Cameron Whitman Abundant in vegetables, whole grains, legumes and other protein-rich foods, vegetarian Indian food can be a great option if you’re trying to avoid meat but still want a healthy, satiating meal. Advertisement Do you want to lose weight or be healthier? Join MyPlate Calorie Counter and get access to free meal plans, healthy recipes and at-home workouts....

The weight of water can change based on factors like temperature or added salt. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Our lives revolve around water — for hydration, recreation and so much more. And understanding how factors like temperature, state and density affect the weight of water can help you when it comes to cooking. Advertisement What Is the Weight of Water? Scientists use two measurement systems to define the weight of water. In the metric system, which is more widely used around the world and in cooking, the unit weight of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter at 25 degrees Celsius, according to the National Library of Medicine....

Take 1,1100 mg of flaxseed oil for women and 1,600 mg for men per day. Image Credit: yokeetod/iStock/GettyImages There’s a lot of conflicting nutrition advice out there, but one thing most experts can agree on is that flaxseed oil has some pretty remarkable health benefits. But even though you may be well aware of that, you might still be looking for the right flaxseed oil dosage to reap those benefits....

There isn't a standard amount of spirulina you should take. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages Who would want to eat pond scum? As it turns out, humans — for many centuries in Mexico and Africa, and in the U.S. since the 1970s, reports the U.S. National Library of Medicine. But just what is it, what are its benefits and what is the right spirulina dosage? Advertisement Tip There is no standardized spirulina dosage....

A woman uses a weight training machine at a gym. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images High protein diets have gone in and out of style as a way to lose weight and build more muscle. Women most often are concerned with weight loss, but when it comes to muscle building, most believe more protein is the way to go. All nutrients, including protein, can be turned into body fat when consumed in excess quantities....

Exercise your fingers to avoid injury. There are a slew of reasons to incorporate finger exercises in your daily workout routine. Sports such as rock climbing and rowing require athletes to maintain a strong grip. Strong finger muscles also can help for people with arthritis or other debilitating conditions that affect their hands. People who have had hand surgery or finger-joint replacement also need to incorporate exercises into their rehabilitation routines, according to doctors at the Mayo Clinic....

Mix up your walk with a few tush-toning moves. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/Getty Images Build a better butt on the beaten track with long strides, heel-to-toe walking and lunges. When you add gradual changes to your regular walking routine, such as increasing the incline of the treadmill and throwing in a few tush-targeting moves, you can build the gluteal muscles as you get fit all over. Three muscles comprise the glutes: the gluteus maximus, which sits at the surface of the buttocks; the gluteus medius located beneath the gluteus maximus; and the deepest muscle layer, the gluteus minimus, which starts at the hipbone and connects to the femur....

Someone is holding a small bluegill fish up. Image Credit: JCriswellPhoto/iStock/Getty Images Bluegills are a type of panfish that are most commonly referred to as sunfish. When fishing for these panfish, the bluegill can be found near docks and logs and in weed-heavy waters. Once caught, cleaning, gutting and cooking the bluegill is relatively simple. The most common way to cook the fish is by frying it in a skillet. Using seasoned, crushed graham crackers and butter to cook the fish will make the dish more flavorful....

If you’re in the mood for a bowl of hearty stew, follow this quick and easy Crock-Pot ham and cabbage stew recipe. If you're in the mood for a bowl of hearty stew, follow this quick and easy Crock-Pot ham and cabbage stew recipe. Just throw the ingredients into the appliance in the morning, go about your day and come back to a piping hot slow cooker ham and cabbage stew....