Can Fish Oil Capsules Irritate the Stomach? Fish oil and fish oil supplements are made from marine animals and plants. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been helpful in the treatment and prevention of various conditions and diseases. If you're taking fish oil pills to prevent or treat a certain condition, you may be taking very high doses. High doses of fish oil can cause several types of gastrointestinal side effects....
Can I Take a Fish Oil Capsule With Milk? Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages Fish oil capsules come in a variety of forms, some of which are more palatable than others. Drinking milk is one possible way to mask the taste and reduce the fishy aftertaste. However, you will still likely have fish oil burps. No evidence available suggests that taking fish oil with milk is harmful, but it might cause digestive issues, particularly if you have a sensitivity to the lactose found in milk....
Combining multivitamins with other supplements or medications could increase the risk of diarrhea. Image Credit: yamahavalerossi/iStock/Getty Images Taking a multivitamin isn’t likely to cause diarrhea on its own, but if you take it in combination with other vitamin supplements or medications, or if it contains a certain ingredient, you may experience adverse effects, including diarrhea. This is more likely when you take supplements of vitamins C, D or E along with your multivitamin, or you take supplements at a higher dose than is recommended by your doctor....
Eating healthier is a great way to help loose weight. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages One of the questions people wanting to lose weight, but who either do not enjoy or are incapable of exercise ask is, “If I eat healthy and exercise, will I lose weight?” It is a fair question, though it does not have a simple answer. Advertisement Cutting fatty, salty, sugary foods packed with trans fats, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors out of your diet can certainly improve your overall health and may cause you to drop a few pounds in the first few weeks....
Cycling shoes are stiffer and feature air vents. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Avid cyclists and indoor cycling junkies benefit from wearing cycling shoes. These stiff-bottomed shoes that clip right into the pedals make your ride smoother and more efficient. If riding is a predominant part of your workout routine, cycling shoes are a valuable investment. Advertisement Power and Balance Cycling shoes’ stiff bottoms enable you to transfer more power to every pedal stroke....
If you're having difficult or infrequent bowel movements, too many protein shakes could be the culprit. Image Credit: Julianna Nazarevska/iStock/GettyImages If protein shakes are just a part of your diet, maybe replacing a meal here and there or used occasionally as a snack, they shouldn’t cause you any digestive issues. Having protein shakes several times a day, though, could bind you up. Certain components in protein beverages, such as too much protein, lactose or even gluten, are just some of the things that can leave you constipated....
StairMaster helps build your glutes. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages A brand of stair climber, the StairMaster is a cardio workout machine found in many gyms and homes. It builds cardiovascular endurance while toning and firming lower-body muscles, including your glutes. The StairMaster can be adjusted for greater intensity, working your lower body harder, making the cardio workout more challenging. Advertisement Tip Walking on a StairMaster will firm and tone your glutes rather than giving you bulky muscle....
Image Credit: Bojan89/iStock/GettyImages Elliptical machines are a popular type of exercise equipment because they let people of all fitness levels enjoy a low-impact cardio workout. These versatile machines allow you to adjust the resistance and, on many machines, the degree of elevation to further intensify your workout. The handles also allow you to work your upper body simultaneously, giving you a more complete workout than stationary bikes or treadmills, according to a study reported in Biology of Sport in 2010....
Steak with roasted vegetables. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Full of protein and vital nutrients such as B vitamins and iron, steak no longer carries the stigma of being an unhealthy entree. Cooked in a healthy way and served with a plate full of vegetables, lean steaks provide a flavorful protein source. Focus on cooking methods that highlight the natural beefy flavor of the steak and don’t add too much extra fat or too many extra calories for the most healthful steak entrees....
While you may drift off faster after having a nightcap, ultimately drinking before bedtime takes a toll on the quality of your sleep. 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. When’s the last time you were buzzed when you hit the sack? Maybe you had a cocktail (or two) after dinner, or winding down with a chilled glass of chardonnay is part of your nightly routine....
Oysters provide a safe source of zinc. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images A 50-milligram dose of zinc exceeds the tolerable upper intake level for zinc for every age group, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to take this dose, you should not take 50-milligram zinc supplements. If your doctor has instructed you to take a zinc dosage this high, then it’s your doctor whom you should consult regarding the duration of your supplement use....
Your ideal rep and set scheme depends on your strength-training goals and the exercises you're doing. Image Credit: Portra/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Are Sets and Reps? Reps and Sets by Goal How Many Should You Do? When to Switch If you could look inside the heads of most people at the gym, you'd probably see their minds doing one of the three things during their workout — thinking about work, singing along with the songs in their headphones or counting out their reps and sets....
Swimming is a great way to lose weight. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/GettyImages You can burn more calories swimming than you can jogging, dancing or even doing aerobics, provided you swim vigorously and use some of the more challenging strokes. Advertisement If you swim on a daily basis without increasing your calorie intake, you're likely to see serious slimming as the weight comes off. Consult your doctor before taking up swimming or any new exercise regimen....
For individuals over nine, three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt is recommended per day, though as little as one serving of yogurt contains probiotics. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Yogurt is often at the top of the probiotic foods list. It’s ubiquitous in kitchens around the world, providing an abundance of nutrients, as well as gut-healthy bacteria in as little as one serving. Advertisement Tip For individuals over nine, three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt is recommended per day, though as little as one serving of yogurt contains probiotics....
Pork needs to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for it to be safe to eat. A pork loin end roast is cut from the end of the pig closest to the shoulders. This section of meat includes bones and has a high fat content. While this makes the pork end roast hard to carve, it does lend itself to a method of cooking that allows the meat to be easily pulled away from the bones....
Chicken is a good source of protein, niacin and zinc. Image Credit: grzymkiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Chicken can be baked in the oven without using oil or butter. Use juice, wine and/or chicken stock in the baking dish instead, to flavor and moisten the chicken. Use chicken with or without skin. However, skipping the skin can cut calories and fat from your meal. For example, one boneless chicken thigh with skin contains 153 calories and 10 g of fat, while removing the skin will provide only 109 calories and 6 g of fat....
A plate of baked potstickers. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, potstickers make an irresistible appetizer, side dish or light meal. Buy already-made dumplings in the freezer section of grocery stores or Asian food stores, and keep them on hand for a quick snack or to serve unexpected visitors. Although these meat-filled dumplings are traditionally pan-fried on one side, baking them gives you a delectably crispy texture without the oil needed for pan-frying....
Pheasant breasts are light in color with a flavor similar to chicken, though the meat is richer and may have a slight gamy taste if the breast comes from a wild bird as opposed to farm-raised. Image Credit: neiljlangan/iStock/GettyImages Pheasant breasts are light in color with a flavor similar to chicken, though the meat is richer and may have a slight gamy taste if the breast comes from a wild bird as opposed to farm-raised....
It is not difficult to cook a pork loin roast. Image Credit: ahirao_photo/iStock/GettyImages Despite what you may have heard, red meat such as pork can make a healthy addition to your diet. For an easy and nutritious option, consider mastering the skill of making a pork loin roast with olive oil in aluminum foil. Advertisement Health Benefits of Pork You wouldn’t be the first person to avoid pork because of its saturated fat or sodium content, but that’s not to say that pork can’t be a healthy addition to your diet....
Beef tenderloin is a tender cut that roasts well in the convection oven. Image Credit: Wiktory/iStock/Getty Images Beef tenderloin is a cut of meat that comes from below the cow’s backbone, and it makes for the most tender and popular cuts of beef, according to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Advertisement You can cook this cut on the grill or under a broiler for a juicy steak, but you could also use the convection oven....
