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A bowl of baked eggplant. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/Getty Images Eggplant provides significant amounts of fiber and manganese, a mineral that acts as an antioxidant. As long as you don’t load the eggplant down with fat by frying it with oil or adding fatty toppings such as cheese, it is also relatively low in calories. You can minimize the amount of oil absorbed by eggplant if you salt it before cooking, then rinse off the salt and drain the eggplant after about half an hour....

Egg on pan Image Credit: victoshafoto/iStock/Getty Images The United States produces 75 billion eggs per year, about 10 percent of the world’s supply. Eggs are inexpensive, nutrient-rich and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Advertisement Nutrients According to the Incredible Egg, eggs contain 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts, including choline, vitamin D, riboflavin and protein. Egg yolks contain vitamins A and E and are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D....

Beets are relatively high in sugar, but also are full of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet, and beets are no exception — but can they really lower your cholesterol, as some say? Before adding them to your diet, learn about the relationship between beets and cholesterol, the benefits of beets and any potential downsides....

Swimming is a great exercise with a bulging disc. Image Credit: ferrantraite/E+/GettyImages A bulging disc occurs most commonly in the lower back and can irritate nearby nerves.You can still work out, as long as you can conduct safe exercises for a bulging disc. If you’re lucky, you don’t even have any symptoms of this health condition. Advertisement Tip You can exercise with a bulging disc as long as the activities are gentle and performed in slow, controlled movements to avoid further pain....

Kickboxing burns too much energy to help you gain weight. Image Credit: Zoonar RF/Zoonar/Getty Images Trying to gain weight is a very backwards-feeling struggle in today’s fitness culture, since a vast majority of people are trying to lose weight. You’re bombarded with an unimaginable amount of information about the best way to lose fat. Advertisement Do the opposite of what many fat loss experts say will help you gain weight, even if it means easing off on intense cardio workouts, like kickboxing....

Nutritional yeast is a staple in vegetarian and vegan cooking. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Nutritional yeast is a staple in many health food stores. It’s popular with vegetarians and vegans due to its slightly cheesy flavor. But will nutritional yeast contribute to candida infections? Don’t let the term “yeast” scare you. It’s not the culprit for a yeast or candida infection. Advertisement Yeast infections start from an overgrowth of yeast already in your body, not from nutritional yeast....

There is no clearly defined upper limit for lysine intake, but there have been scattered reports of serious adverse reactions to taking large quantities of lysine. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means your body cannot produce it — you must get lysine through your diet. Lysine supplements are often taken for cold sore outbreaks, but there’s very little clinical research on lysine overdoses or the maximum lysine dosage for cold sores....

Close-up of a person's foot while riding a bike. Image Credit: logoff/iStock/Getty Images Cycling is an aerobic activity that has many benefits, including aiding in weight loss, helping to lower blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers. Unlike running, which is a weight-bearing activity, cycling is low-impact and gentle on the joints, especially the knees. Cyclists are still prone to injuries however, and many result from the repetitive nature of the sport....

Fatty cuts of meat can leave you feeling bloated after dinnertime. Image Credit: KucherAV/iStock/GettyImages You push away from the dinner table feeling incredibly uncomfortable and unbutton your pants. If this scenario sounds familiar, it may be time to look at the types of foods you’re eating to identify what’s causing you to feel so bloated. Advertisement Bloating can stem from a number of issues like eating too much fiber, constipation, gut sensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or eating foods high in FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols), as outlined by Johns Hopkins Medicine....

Afternoon coffee can cause nightmares, even if it doesn't prevent sleep. Image Credit: hammett79/iStock/Getty Images Because caffeine is a powerful psychoactive drug, it can cause some unpleasant side effects, including sleep disturbances. Caffeine directly stimulates brain activity, even during sleep, which can lead to nightmares. It can also cause or worsen nightmares indirectly through its effects on the quality of your sleep. If you experience nightmares for no apparent reason, your afternoon cup of coffee might be the culprit....

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Fish oil dosages are based on the amount of omega fatty acids in each capsule. Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages For some, seafood is a luxurious meal to be savored and enjoyed. For others, fish are to be avoided at all costs. The former are able to reap the health benefits that fish offer, while the latter needs a little help. Luckily, there are fish oil supplements that offer the omega fatty acids found in fatty fish....

If you want to lose weight, choose your post-workout shake carefully. Image Credit: Matt Lincoln/Cultura/GettyImages The post-workout snack may be one of the most important meals of the day if you’re trying to lose weight. After a workout your body is primed for repairing and building muscle tissue, which requires energy. Advertisement As a source of fluid, carbs and protein, a post-workout shake makes a good choice as long as you keep calories in check....

Herbal teas can remain in your system for extended periods. Image Credit: Almaje/iStock/Getty Images Most herbal teas have some medicinal properties that remain active in the body for a period of time after drinking. These chemicals can affect your system in various ways. Because herbal teas are not strictly regulated, you can buy almost any medicinal tea over the counter in health food stores or herb shops. Consult a health practitioner or herbal specialist before using any herbal tea to ensure it is right for your condition....

Get your calories from healthy foods. Image Credit: vanillaechoes/Moment/Getty Images The number of calories you need if you’re a 220-pound man varies based on several different factors, including your age, activity level and body composition. You can figure out a good estimate, however, to narrow down how much you should be eating each day – whether your goal is to lose, gain or maintain your weight. Advertisement Basic Calorie Needs for a 220-Pound Man A 220-pound man who isn’t very active needs about 14 calories per pound each day, which translates to about 3,080 calories....

Warming sauces for too long can result in a dinner disaster. Image Credit: phillyskater/iStock/Getty Images Oil and water don’t normally mix, but the addition of an emulsifying agent binds the two together in most sauces, giving them a smooth texture. The emulsifier is usually a protein – egg, cream or the milk solids in butter – but in some sauces, flour plays a similar role. To avoid the culinary horror of sauce separating as you’re whisking it together, treat these temperamental accompaniments with a firm yet gentle hand....

VO2 and VCO2 measure your body's metabolism and efficiency during exercise. Image Credit: Chris Tobin/DigitalVision/GettyImages VO2 and VCO2 are important variables in measuring your body’s metabolism and efficiency during exercise. VO2 stands for the volume of oxygen that your body utilizes each minute. Similarly, VCO2 is the volume of carbon dioxide that you breathe out after transporting oxygen through your body. Advertisement Taken together, these measurements can provide you with important information about the way your body burns fat and carbohydrates and can help you gauge your overall level of fitness....

Cooking steak in the oven is simple. Image Credit: golubovy/iStock/GettyImages Most people may associate steak with grilling, however, restaurant chefs prefer the flavors that come with oven-broiled steak. The contact between a hot flat surface and a seasoned steak is ultimately what provides the steak’s savory crust and juices. Advertisement Tip Cooking steak in the oven is simple. Preheat the oven on broil, season the steak to your liking and then place it on a baking sheet and put it in!...

Thinner slices of ham can help counteract the meat's saltiness. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages Ham makes for a tasty main dish, especially at holidays and big get-togethers — except for when its flavor mimics a salt lick. Advertisement "The reason ham is so prone to being salty is that ham is cured with large amounts of salt," says David Rose, executive chef at Omaha Steaks. Video of the Day That salt used to be necessary during pre-refrigerator days, as it prevented bacteria from developing, says Shawn Matijevich, lead chef for online culinary arts and food operations at the Institute of Culinary Education....

Weight bias is a better term than "fatphobia" for the discrimination people with overweight and obesity face in our culture. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Weight Bias Defined History Effects How to Be an Ally Fatphobia. Anti-fat bias. Anti-fatness. Sizeism. Weight bias. These are different terms, but they have one thing in common: They all focus on weight stigma, the discriminatory acts and beliefs targeted at people who have overweight or obesity....