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Man wiping sweat after a workout. Image Credit: Marc Romanelli/Blend Images/Getty Images Sweat may be an indication of an intense, fat-burning workout, or it could simply be a reaction to an especially hot or humid day. Sweating doesn’t burn fat; it helps regulate your body temperature. If high-intensity exercise causes you to sweat, you may be burning significant calories – many of which may come from fat. But, forcing yourself to sweat more by working in hot conditions or wearing heavy clothes won’t lead to additional fat loss....

A whole grain bread sandwich. Image Credit: lola1960/iStock/Getty Images Whether used as the base for a sandwich with crunchy greens, grilled chicken and avocado or spread with nut butter and 100 percent fruit preserves, whole-grain bread is a real palate pleaser. It’s also a nutritious part of a healthy diet that can aid in weight control and in the prevention of conditions like heart disease. This is because it retains more nutrients, including fiber, than its refined-grain counterpart....

Your hair texture can change over time, but there's only a grain of truth to the seven-year cycle. Image Credit: Cicy/E+/GettyImages In This Article How Hair Grows The 7-Year Myth Normal Hair Changes Look back at a picture from 10, 20 or more years ago, and there's a good chance the hair on your head ‌then‌ isn't quite the same as what's there ‌now‌. Truth is, your locks don't just look different — you've got an entirely new head of hair....

Diet, cardio and weights are all part of the equation. Image Credit: UberImages/iStock/GettyImages You’re putting in the work at the gym, but your body’s not showing it. You’ve stopped gaining muscle and started putting on an extra layer of fat. What gives? If you’re hitting the weights, doing cardio and eating right, you might be wondering why it’s so hard to get lean. A lot of guys want to be lean and muscular but this can be a difficult task to accomplish, especially as you get older and your hormones and metabolism start working against these goals....

Homemade chocolate mousse gets a fiber boost thanks to raspberries. Image Credit: CarlaMc/iStock/GettyImages Yes, you can have your cake ‌and‌ get your fiber, too. Desserts and health don’t have to be mutually exclusive — so while we want our post-dinner treat to deliver on all things sweet and decadent, that doesn’t mean we can’t sneak in some healthy ingredients and give it a better-for-you twist. Advertisement Here's why these high-fiber desserts deserve a place in your meal plan: 90 percent of us aren't getting enough fiber on a daily basis, according to a January 2017 analysis published in the ‌American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine‌ — and we're actually falling quite short of the mark....

Aquafit classes incorporate a number of low-imact exercise activities. Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages You don’t have to pound the pavement or hit the weights to burn a few calories and benefit from a good workout. The calories burned in water aerobics can match the amount you burn when walking, jogging or participating in a moderate circuit training or weight lifting session. Advertisement Tip On average, you can expect to burn between 120 and 178 calories in 30 minutes of water aerobics....

There are several factors that determine how much calories you burn. Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages Asking how many calories you’ll burn during a workout is a very loaded question indeed. Instructors for specific fitness programs don’t tend to provide an exact number of calories you’ll burn, because calorie burn is so dependent on factors like your age, weight, gender and intensity level. Advertisement Leslie Sansone's line of walking programs is no different....

references American Heart Association: Eat More Chicken, Fish and Beans than Red Meat U.S. Department of Agriculture: Turkey from Farm to Table Cooking Class: Marinating Eating Well: How to Marinate Chicken Eating Well: Honey-Mustard Turkey Cutlets and Potatoes Pair turkey slices with veggies for a balanced, protein-rich meal. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages Glass or ceramic dish Acidic liquid Cooking oil Salt Pepper Herbs and spices Knife Plastic wrap Baking tray Aluminum foil The longer the turkey marinades, the more intense the flavor....

Calculating the serving size in a recipe is easy once you know the steps. Image Credit: yulkapopkova/E+/GettyImages Many of us have grown accustomed to checking nutrition labels to see how much of a certain food constitutes a serving. But when we turn to our own tried-and-true home recipes, we may find ourselves at a bit of a loss. How do we know how many servings the recipe yields, and how many calories are in each?...

Perform a VO2 max test on a track to measure your distance easily. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages VO2 max represents your maximal oxygen consumption, says ACE Fitness, and varies from athlete to athlete, depending on your cardiovascular fitness. Advertisement It's often expressed in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute and is the single best measure of cardiovascular fitness. Think of VO2 max as a measure of how efficiently your body uses oxygen....

Barley is one of the oldest grains. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages It’s very easy to cook pearl barley in a slow cooker. All you need to do is combine liquid, barley and your choice of seasonings and let it slow cook overnight. Slow cooker barley recipes can be made in both sweet and savory forms. Advertisement Read more: 10 Myths About Grains — Totally Busted Video of the Day Preparing Slow Cooker Barley Recipes If you want to prepare barley in a Crock-Pot or other type of slow cooker, you first need to know whether you’d like to prepare sweet or savory barley....

A thick slice of center-cut beef shank steak looks remarkably like a well-marbled steak, and is often labeled as shank steak in retail stores. Image Credit: danilsnegmb/iStock/GettyImages A thick slice of center-cut beef shank steak looks remarkably like a well-marbled steak and is often labeled as shank steak in retail stores. They’re too tough for grilling, but like chuck steaks, they’re ideal for braising. Advertisement The long, slow cooking process softens the tough muscle fibers and connective tissues, leaving the meat fork-tender with a luscious texture....

Meat pie recipes are as varied as the people who make and eat them. Image Credit: fotek/iStock/GettyImages You can find countless variations on meat pies made around the world. Some are baked, some are fried, some are prepared in deep dishes and others are intended to be eaten by hand. Advertisement The only thing they have in common, from empanadas to Jamaican "patties" to the steak-and-kidney pie of England, is a crust on the outside and meat on the inside....

Cooking ribs can be intimidating; so can using a grill, especially if you've never done it before. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Cooking ribs can be intimidating; so can using a grill, especially if you’ve never done it before. But it’s way easier than you think. It takes a little preparation, but once you have those ribs on your propane grill, cooking them “low and slow” will give you a fall-off-the-bone finished product....

The word vermicelli literally means "little worms," and refers to the shape of this type of pasta -- long strands thinner than spaghetti. People use vermicelli in Italian dishes, as well as many other cuisines. Vermicelli is especially popular as part of Asian menus, and usually is made from rice or wheat. You can serve it with sauces, in salads or fried and used as an ingredient for other dishes....

After screening a date with a few virtual hangouts, meeting outdoors while wearing masks is a safe next step. Image Credit: Sanja Radin/iStock/GettyImages As if dating wasn’t already complicated enough, 2020 threw in a whole new curveball with a pandemic. In addition to trying to find the right app for your romantic goals, singles are now tasked with getting to know someone from a distance and planning dates that are not only intimate and engaging but safe, too....

1 of 18 Overview If a dietitian won't eat a particular food, it's probably a good sign that you shouldn't be eating it either. Dietitians and nutritionists make their careers by examining the healthful and unhealthful ingredients in foods and determining what's good for our bodies and what's not. Some no-gos are obvious: candy, soda and anything fried, for instance. Others may be less obvious, and you may be surprised to find out that some foods you thought were healthy wouldn't make it past a dietitian's lips....

Mix up your daily cardio workout to keep yourself engaged mentally and physically. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to cardio workouts, there’s no one type of exercise that works for everyone. The cardio training plan you choose largely depends on your goals and preferences. However, for a varied routine, try the following five-day plan at the gym. It’s challenging, fun — plus, you can get it done anytime. Advertisement Types of Gym Cardio Workouts First, it’s important to know your cardio options at the gym....

The best essential oils for menstrual cramps and PMS include lavender, rose and sage. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Lavender Rose Cinnamon or Clove Sage or Marjoram Peppermint or Ginger What to Know Before You Buy Other Treatments You're not imagining it — cramps absolutely suck. A whopping 85 percent of people who have periods experience menstrual cramps, according to a June 2019 survey of about 43,000 women in the ​American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology​....

Build strength and stamina with no equipment with this 10-minute full-body workout. Image Credit: Tempura/E+/GettyImages When you’ve left exercise behind for what feels like too long or are embarking on your fitness journey for the first time, getting started can feel like quite the task. Advertisement "When getting back into fitness, many people think they need to start where they left off or maybe where their peers are, but I think any type of movement for any duration is considered a win," Marissa Nargi, CPT, a Boston-based personal trainer, tells LIVESTRONG....