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Cook your meals at home to control your calorie and sugar intake. Image Credit: 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision/GettyImages Many things can cause a fat “apron” around the midsection. This overhang of fat and skin is often left behind after a pregnancy or after losing a lot of weight. It’s also common in older people who have excess fat around the tummy and a loss of skin elasticity. Advertisement This flap of skin is difficult to get rid of — even in young people....

Backpackers and hikers often take along dehydrated foods on their outdoor adventures due to the low mass and weight of dehydrated foods. Dehydration preserves food by eliminating the moisture in it. The food environment is not conducive for the growth of bacteria when moisture is eliminated. Meats, fruits and vegetables can be dehydrated and do not need refrigeration. Chicken can be seasoned as desired and dehydrated in dried or jerky form....

Teenage boy Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/Nicole Goddard/Blend Images/Getty Images Strength training using your body weight or lighter free weights for resistance is an appropriate way for a youth to gain muscle. While heavy weight lifting and bodybuilding exercises are appropriate for adults, a young body is not yet equipped to handle the heavy loads adults can lift. Beginning a serious weightlifting program before your skeletal system has fully developed can leave you vulnerable to injuries that may inhibit your ability to build muscle in the future....

Where you gain weight depends partly on your fitness routine. Image Credit: Martinan/iStock/Getty Images Whether you’ve lost weight due to an illness or surgery, or you just have a rapid metabolism, gaining weight requires you to consume more calories than you burn. Where that weight goes when you gain isn’t entirely up to you. Your body will put on the pounds in a predetermined genetic pattern; for example, if your body has a thin pear shape, you’ll grow into a more voluptuous pear....

If you can't do child's pose, it's a sign you might be lacking hip and ankle mobility. Image Credit: Viktor_Gladkov/iStock/GettyImages Child’s pose — in which you kneel and sit back onto your heels — is a seemingly easy and comfortable yoga pose. In fact, it’s what many yoga instructors encourage trainees to move into when they need to reset during a flow. But even the simplest of poses can be difficult for some people to do....

Use these expert tips to make Brussels sprouts less gassy — and then add the veggie to salads, stir-fries, roasts and more. Image Credit: Getty Images In This Article Why Sprouts Cause Gas Cooking and Prep Tips Eat Sprouts More Often Yes, Brussels sprouts support your digestive health, but they can also cause GI symptoms, such as gas. Advertisement If that's the case for you, you may find yourself avoiding them entirely — but you shouldn't have to miss out on their health benefits and flavor....

references American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: “Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap” Mayo Clinic: “Is loss of taste and smell normal with aging?” National Cancer Institute: “Colon” University of Michigan Health: “Constipation, Age 12 and Older” U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans" Cleveland Clinic: "Drink Up: Dehydration is an Often Overlooked Health Risk for Seniors" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911....

You can make sous vide eggs bites at home, but sometimes the store-bought versions win because there's nothing like convenience. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How We Chose Trader Joe’s Whole Foods Nellie’s Three Bridges Three Little Pigs Life Cuisine Hormel Black Label Sous vide egg bites are a popular menu item at Starbucks, but there are plenty of varieties you can enjoy outside of the green mermaid's quarters. Advertisement What we love about egg bites is that they have all the nutritional benefits of eggs, plus extra fiber, protein and other nutrients depending on the veggie and meat additions they include....

A soda every now and then isn’t going to make or break your athletic career; a regular soda habit, however, can push out healthy calories and cause unwanted weight gain, which can negatively affect play. During most workouts, carbonated beverages are not ideal as they may cause stomach upset. There are times, though, when carbonated beverages may offer up a performance or recovery boost. Pass on Soda Soda offers no vitamins or minerals to bolster performance....

Yes, you can do CrossFit exercises at home! Here are the best bodyweight moves to try. Image Credit: Travis McCoy/travismccoy.com The human body is capable of incredible feats. We can jump, lift, run, walk, carry children, pick up groceries — and the list goes on and on. But in order to complete those feats safely, you need to learn to move and train more functionally. Advertisement When it comes to functional fitness, all you need is your own body to complete tasks in your everyday life and in your personal fitness journey....

references & resources Ensure: Product Comparison Berkeley Wellness: Do You Need More Protein? Healthline: Protein Intake – How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day? Abbott Nutrition: Ensure® Original Therapeutic Nutrition Shake American Heart Association: Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids WebMD: The Facts on Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ensure: Original Vanilla Nutrition Powder Nestle HealthScience: Boost Original University of Maryland Medical Center: Manganese Linus Pauling Institute: Molybdenum Office of Dietary Supplements: Zinc MedlinePlus: Phosphorus in Diet Both Boost and Ensure are good sources of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals, although there are several differences between the two....

Close up of steamed broccoli and a fork. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Foods such as broccoli can cause indigestion or make indigestion become worse. Broccoli can cause gas, bloating and belching. Broccoli contains many nutrients such as vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron and protein. One cup of broccoli contains approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates. That may not seem like a lot, but in comparison to fats and protein, the carbohydrate content of broccoli is around 71 percent....

Calf raises work, well, your calves, which are the muscles in your lower leg. Image Credit: Ruslanshug/iStock/GettyImages Calf raises are a popular lower-body strength-training exercise. You can do them as a body-weight exercise or as a weighted exercise with dumbbells, a barbell or ankle weights to provide additional resistance for muscle strengthening purposes. Advertisement How to Do Calf Raises Properly Type Strength Region Lower Body Stand near a wall with your hands on the wall for support and balance....

Cinnamon has some anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Image Credit: Gokhan Kocaturk/iStock/GettyImages Cinnamon is known to pair well with sugary foods — cinnamon rolls, muffins and more — but what you may not know is that it can help regulate your body’s sugar levels. Advertisement There are two types of cinnamon: Ceylon, which is sweeter, and cassia, which is more common in the U.S. Both contain a natural blood thinner called coumarin, though cassia contains a bit more....

Compression shorts can make for a comfortable, sleek run, but do they actually improve performance? Image Credit: sportpoint/iStock/GettyImages One of the best things about running is that you don’t need much equipment to get up and out, aside from the right pair of shoes. But that doesn’t stop runners from having strong opinions on all their other gear, from socks to fitness trackers to shorts. Advertisement Just like ice cream flavors or morning versus evening workouts, every runner has a preference when it comes to their go-to bottom....

Image Credit: Merlas/iStock/Getty Images Most sore throats are caused by a viral infection. Strep throat is an exception, caused by an infection with bacteria called group A Streptococcus. The infection, which occurs most often in school-aged children, can cause a very sore throat. Exercise typically will not make the infection itself worse. However, moderate to vigorous exercise might temporarily aggravate some symptoms of strep throat. As a rule of thumb, it's best to listen to your body and give yourself permission to take a short break if you don't feel like exercising when recovering from strep throat....

Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes, you know the importance of maintaining stable blood glucose levels -- and that certain foods can trigger spikes or help keep them stable. The main ingredient in hummus is chickpea, also called garbanzo bean. Beans and other legumes, though high in carbs, have enough fiber and protein to help keep your blood sugar at a steady level. Advertisement Hummus and Blood Sugar In 2012, a study in the “Archives of Internal Medicine” found that people with diabetes who ate at least 1 cup per day of legumes for three months as part of a low-glycemic-index diet improved their glucose tolerance, with an associated reduction in their risk for coronary heart disease....

The fertility diet encourages foods that are rich in healthy fats, fiber and plant-based protein. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages When you’re trying to get pregnant and grow your family, you want to do everything in your power to create a positive environment. From tracking menstrual cycles to being mindful of how much we drink, women will often make changes as they prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Advertisement Some also adopt what's being touted as the fertility diet, which focuses on specific foods and is meant to increase the odds of conceiving....

While water weight can happen, it is not permanent. Image Credit: Yothin Sanchai / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages In This Article Causes Symptoms Treatment How to Avoid It What About Drinking Water to Lose Weight? Experiencing water weight, also known as fluid retention or water retention, might make you wonder if drinking a lot of water can cause overweight. Advertisement But it just means there's extra water in the tissue between your cells. Luckily, retained water won't last forever....

In the U.S., since the 1950s we were always taught that cereal, eggs and toast were "part of a complete breakfast." True? Which part is most healthy? Image Credit: laurenepbath/RooM/Getty Images Are you eating nothing but cereal in the morning to lose weight? While studies show that eating breakfast helps improve satiety and reduce snacking throughout the day, eating only carbs might not help you meet your goals. Consider adding some fat and protein too....