Do resistance exercises such as deadlifts to help tone your legs. Image Credit: Dan BEAL/iStock/GettyImages Don’t just dream of getting tight, toned thighs that slide into skinny jeans and look sexy in a pair of shorts — make them a reality. You can achieve this by reducing the flab on your legs and increasing definition in the muscles. Advertisement Simple cardio, especially intense sessions, serve double-duty in helping your legs shrink down and firm up....
An omelet with tomato and herbs. Image Credit: Olha_Afanasieva/iStock/Getty Images An omelet is a protein-rich dish that can also supply fiber, potassium and vitamin C, depending on what ingredients you add to the eggs. The butter usually used to cook the omelet adds a good deal of saturated fat to the final product. Replacing the butter with olive oil is a simple fix that will cut the saturated fat content of your omelet without changing the taste or texture....
Many factors can cause an interruption in your menstrual cycle. Image Credit: Lighthaunter/iStock/Getty Images An irregular period can often indicate something is wrong, especially if you’ve been consistent in the past. Consider natural causes, such as pregnancy, as a possible reason. If you know that’s out of the question, you might examine your lifestyle for answers. Advertisement Intense exercise may cause delayed or erratic periods. Female athletes who exercise a lot will sometimes skip or delay their menstrual cycle, especially if they also participate in disordered eating in an attempt to achieve a lower weight....
Raisin Bran is high in fiber, which can help you lose weight. Image Credit: p_saranya/iStock/GettyImages A popular breakfast staple throughout the world, Raisin Bran combines whole grain wheat flakes and tasty, sweet raisins. High in fiber, low in fat and providing about 190 calories for a 1.25-cup serving, Raisin Bran can serve as a part of a healthy diet conducive for sustained weight loss. Advertisement Tip Eating Raisin Bran can help you lose weight through its high dose of total dietary fiber (31 percent of the recommended daily value)....
Cantaloupes are low in carbs. Image Credit: ASIFE/iStock/GettyImages Worried about the calories in cantaloupe? You don’t have to. This juicy summer fruit is low in carbs and sugars, packs high doses of vitamin C and has just 47 calories per serving. On top of that, it’s naturally sweet and makes a healthy dessert or snack. Advertisement Cantaloupe: Superfood or Sugar Bomb? What can be more refreshing than a juicy slice of cantaloupe on a hot summer day?...
Diindolylmethane may be the nutrient responsible for broccoli's cancer-preventive properties. Image Credit: Howard Shooter/Dorling Kindersley RF/Getty Images Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a compound that is formed in your body during the digestion of foods that contain the nutrient indole-3-carbinol. Indole-3-carbinol is found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Eating these foods, therefore, provides your body with DIM. Diindolylmethane is also sold in supplemental form and is thought to provide a variety of health-promoting benefits....
Two women do shoulder presses with kettle balls. Image Credit: lolostock/iStock/Getty Images Shoulder presses are considered an effective exercise when it comes to improving shoulder strength and size. The shoulder press is a structural exercise, meaning it places stress on your spine because you maintain an erect position with your torso as you perform it. Incorrect form and other factors can cause back pain when you do shoulder presses. Advertisement Shoulder Press Benefits Shoulder presses primarily work your deltoid and triceps muscles....
A traditional Indian dish of moong dal in a white bowl. Image Credit: ivanmateev/iStock/Getty Images Moong dal, a hearty Indian dish made with mung beans, can be a nutritious part of a weight-loss diet, if it’s prepared with healthy ingredients. Mung beans provide fiber and protein, two satiating nutrients that can help control hunger so you can reduce your calorie intake to lose overall body fat, some of which will come from your abdominal area....
Dulcolax affects the large intestine, not the small intestine. Struggling with weight for years or wanting to lose weight rapidly may have caused you to consider using a laxative, such as Dulcolax, to aid your weight loss efforts. Dulcolax irritates the smooth muscle of large intestine and causes the colon to draw more water from the body to increase the speed at which you can have a bowel movement, according to the American Cancer Society....
Hardboiled eggs topped with fish roe. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/Getty Images Fish roe is a rare food, considered a delicacy by some, that consists of the ripe ovaries of fish. As with other forms of seafood, fish roe is rich in protein and relatively low in calories. Fish roe is low in carbohydrates and provides a broad range of beneficial nutritional characteristics, but it’s not an optimal food for everyone. Fish roe also has some drawbacks, such as a high cholesterol content, which can be detrimental to the health of some individuals....
If you're heading back to the gym, make sure to follow social distancing protocols and wear a mask whenever possible. Image Credit: franckreporter/E+/GettyImages Gym fans can agree that no amount of resistance bands, DIY dumbbells or weight bench alternatives compare to the real thing. Maybe it’s the crash of a barbell or the whoosh of an air bike, but exercising in the living room can’t replace the bliss of training in a facility that feels like a home away from home....
Rice vinegar adds the sour to sweet and sour soup. Image Credit: NajaShots/iStock/Getty Images Sweet and acidic, rice vinegar has a mild flavor and is most commonly used in Asian-style dishes such as sushi rice or sweet and sour dishes. Given its health benefits, which include weight control, helping you limit your sodium intake and upping your intake of antioxidants, you may not want to limit your use of this vinegar to only Asian-inspired meals....
Coconut is a great healthy substitute for heavy cream. Image Credit: Anastasia_Stoma/iStock/GettyImages Heavy cream contains less nutrients and more fat compared to milk beverages. The nature of cream means this product must be fatty — which can be bad for your health when used in excess. Plant-based creamers are often healthy substitutes for heavy cream, as they have less saturated fat. Advertisement Read more: 18 Fat-Rich Foods That Are Good for You Video of the Day Heavy Cream Nutrition Facts Heavy cream is used in a variety of ways....
Limiting sweet potatoes and other high-oxalate foods can help prevent kidney stones. Image Credit: Linda Hall/iStock/GettyImages The pain of passing a kidney stone can be unbearable. Once you’ve had one of these crystallized masses in a kidney and experienced its journey to leave the body, chances are you’re ready to do anything you can to avoid another. Well, one solution could be a specific kidney stones diet. Advertisement A majority of kidney stones are made of a substance called oxalate, and oxalate is naturally found in many of the foods we eat, according to the Cleveland Clinic....
Hyperextensions are a great way to get a bigger waist. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages A big muscular waist makes you look strong and powerful. Abdominal, oblique and lower back muscles add girth to all sides of the waist to enhance this effect. What you don’t want to do is add fat. Advertisement To get a bigger waist, do targeted strength-training exercises and eat a diet that promotes muscle gain and prohibits fat gain....
Crunches alone won't get you a taut tummy. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Crunches certainly can make you feel like you’re working hard, but compared to cardiovascular exercises and compound strength moves, they don’t burn a bunch of calories. Advertisement Crunches strengthen your abdominal muscles — specifically the superficial rectus abdominis according to ExRx.net — which forms the front "six-pack," and the obliques, located at the sides of your waist. Exactly how many calories you burn during a set of crunches depends on your size, time spent crunching and intensity....
A ham sandwich can have anywhere between 210 and 820 calories (or more) depending on the kind of bread you use, the amount of fillings, the type of fillings and the condiments. Image Credit: Sonja Rachbauer/iStock/GettyImages A ham sandwich may seem simple to make, but its nutrition is anything but simple to master. The type of bread you use, choice of condiments and added ingredients all influence ham sandwich calories....
You need to make a plan to help you reach your goal of losing weight when doing cardio. Image Credit: Martin Novak/Moment/GettyImages Combined with a calorie-controlled diet, aerobic exercise is your BFF when it comes to weight loss. But how much is enough to see results? That depends on a lot of factors, including the type of cardio you do and how healthy your diet is; Knowing how all the different factors at play affect your cardio needs will help you plan and stick to an effective exercise program for weight loss....
A man doing pull-ups on a bar. Image Credit: michaeljung/iStock/Getty Images The pullup is a compound exercise that you can do almost anywhere – you only need a sturdy bar to hold onto and you are good to go. However it is less simple to decide on the ideal number of pullups per session. Ultimately, how many pullups you should do depends on your own fitness goals. Advertisement The Basics Pullups mainly engage your lats, located on the sides of your chest....
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. In This Article How Often to Go to the Doctor What Happens at a Checkup How to Prep for a Checkup Cost The Bottom Line The annual physical has long been billed as a key measure in staying healthy. Once a year, your doc gives you a head-to-toe checkup....
