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All you need for this workout is a hula hoop. Image Credit: JAG IMAGES/Cultura/GettyImages Walking, jogging, running, skipping — there’s pretty much an endless variety of cardio workout options out there. Now, you can even add hula hooping to that list. There’s nothing like a hula hoop to put in touch with your younger self. Advertisement And now this childhood pastime can become your new go-to cardio tool. All you need is a hoop and your favorite workout playlist to get your heart pumping and body sweating with 20-minute calorie-torching workout from Jo Mondy, hula hoop class instructor and founder of LiveLoveHoop....

This full-body workout will shape your legs, glutes, shoulders and core. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/iStock/GettyImages Kettlebells came onto the exercise scene a while ago and got really popular quickly because of their ease of movement. However, with most gyms barely stocking a full set and more people not knowing what to really do with them, we seem to have almost forgotten all about them just as quickly as we fell in love....

Close-up of a egg yolk in a halved egg shell. Image Credit: Ilya Andriyanov/Hemera/Getty Images Your gallbladder is an organ that aids in digestion. Located beneath your liver, it’s a small sac that holds bile, bilirubin, bile salts, fats, proteins and cholesterol. After your liver has filtered out any toxins that you may have ingested, the contents are then transported and stored in your gallbladder. Eating certain foods can disrupt the way your gallbladder functions, even if you’re healthy and have never experienced any gallbladder issues....

Hot peppers are linked to aiding weight loss and lowering cholesterol levels. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you like to jazz up your meals with piquant spices and peppers or hot sauce, you may be doing your health a favor. Hot peppers pack some impressive science-backed health benefits — pass the sriracha, please! Advertisement Capsaicin, the alkaloid responsible for the spicy flavor in hot peppers, is linked to perks including helping manage blood sugar levels, cardiovascular issues and even aiding weight loss....

Hydroponically grown vegetables. Image Credit: wisawa222/iStock/Getty Images Consumers frequently spot vegetables at the supermarket labeled as hydroponically grown, but confusion still exists over how these healthy looking vegetables stack up against conventionally grown produce. Understanding how hydroponics works and how it affects the nutritional value of the foods produced can help you decide whether to include these vegetables into your diet. Advertisement Hydroponic Vegetables Hydroponic vegetables are grown suspended in a liquid solution containing the minerals the plant needs to thrive....

If you're feeling lower back pain with your squats, it may be time to tweak your routine. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages A little soreness following a heavy squat workout is a part of training. How else would you know you’re building that essential lower-body and core strength? But lingering back pain or any sharp pain in your back post-squatting lets you know that something’s off and that it may be time to see a health care professional....

Bruising after running isn’t unusual. Image Credit: satamedia/iStock/GettyImages You hit the shower after a good run and the notice them — those black and blue marks on your legs that you weren’t expecting. They may come from an actual injury, or from exercise-induced bruising. In either case, bruising after running isn’t unusual, even when you’re not sure what caused it. Advertisement The Black ‘n’ Blues Sometimes bruising after running isn’t a total surprise to you, even if the extent of it was more than you expected....

A woman eats popcorn at a movie theater. Image Credit: Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images Popcorn is a type of corn that resembles corn on the cob, but it has the ability, when heated, to pop into the fluffy snack enjoyed in countless homes and movie theaters. People in the United States eat over 18 billion quarts of popcorn annually, according to the Popcorn Board. The snack is generally safe, although it is linked to some dietary concerns....

While it’s not the healthiest drink because of its sugar content, chocolate milk has some benefits to offer. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Chocolate milk ticks the comfort food box, making it pretty hard to resist. Here’s what you need to know about chocolate milk’s nutrition quotient and how to include it in your diet. While it’s not the healthiest drink because of its sugar content, chocolate milk has some benefits to offer....

The nutritional value of rice and wheat are similar — the main difference is between whole grain and refined flour. Image Credit: natashamam/iStock/GettyImages In the battle of the bakes, wheat flour is the clear winner, able to make breads rise to the occasion. But rice flour has its own worthy properties, including being gluten-free. The nutritional value of rice and wheat are similar — the main difference is between whole grain and refined flour....

Slices of raw rump roast on a board with seasoning. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images A rump roast doesn’t have much fat, but the little fat it does have offers much- needed moisture and flavor. Rump roast is so lean that it’s often larded with extra fat in restaurants. Cook it with the fat side up so the juices can melt and penetrate the meat, similar to basting a turkey or chicken as it roasts....

Stevia tablets, powder and liquid on a wood surface Image Credit: Studio-Annika/iStock/Getty Images A plant-derived sweetener, stevia is used as a no-calorie sugar substitute in foods and drinks. Made from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, it is originally from South America, although it is now widely available in grocery stores and health food stores. Stevia is much sweeter than refined sugar, and some stevia preparations may affect your blood sugar levels....

Light exercises is recommended to improve circulation and reduce the recurrence of hemorrhoids. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, hemorrhoids are inflamed or swollen veins around the anus that are commonly caused by constant constipation or diarrhea, straining during bowel movement and a diet deficient in fiber. Hemorrhoids may occur inside the rectum or under the skin around the rectum. Hemorrhoids are most common in adults between ages 45 and 65....

Upper back knots occur when the muscles across the shoulders go into spasm. Image Credit: Staras/iStock/Getty Images A knot in the upper back occurs when muscles such as the trapezius, teres major, erector spinae or latissimus dorsi go into a tight spasm, constricting forcefully and impinging on a nerve. From a dull ache between the shoulder blades to a searing headache that seems to originate at the base of the skull, upper back knots can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain....

Choose a high-fiber cereal to keep your kids full and satisfied. Children choose cereal based on the latest television advertisement or the cute yet useless toy that comes in the box. As a parent, you want them to eat a cereal that offers vitamins and minerals and sends them off on their day feeling full. Finding a cereal that satisfies both parent and child can be difficult, but several cereals for kids do offer high fiber, essential nutrients and good taste....

You can't build bigger legs instantly. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages If you’re ready to start doing serious leg workouts, mark your calendar for three months from now. That’s about when you can expect to start seeing serious gains — although each body responds differently to stimulus, and you might see intermediate gains before then. Advertisement Tip If you have everything going for you — including factors completely beyond your control such as gender, age and hormone balance — and work hard, you might be able to gain 2 pounds of muscle per month....

You can lose up to 10 pounds in a month if you follow a fruit, vegetable, and lean protein diet. Image Credit: villagemoon/iStock/Getty Images You’re on the right track if you plan to lose weight by eating mainly fruits, vegetables and lean proteins for the next month. Fad diets won’t provide you with the weight-loss results you want; instead, you need to make permanent changes in what you eat to lose weight and keep it off....

What should your scale say? Image Credit: artisteer/iStock/GettyImages While most of the United States does not use the metric system, most of the world does. The metric system is used to describe measurements for weight, length and volume. The measurement used to describe weight is kilograms, and there are 2.2 pounds in every kilogram of weight. This can drastically reduce the number that shows up on your bathroom scale every morning, but it will not change the amount of weight that is healthy to lose each week....

A 3 ounce serving of boneless baked haddock offers 104.7 calories, approximately 17 grams of protein and just 3.6 grams of fat, making baking the best way to cook haddock. Image Credit: jimmcdowall/iStock/GettyImages According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, haddock is a type of fish belonging to the cod family. In the United States, all haddock are wild-caught, making them a good choice for your dinner, as they are not over-fished, and are sustainable under U....

Slices of bread made with tapioca flour. Image Credit: Iryna Melnyk/iStock/Getty Images Tapioca flour, or tapioca starch, comes from the cassava plant. This gluten-free starch can help improve the flavor and texture of gluten-free baked goods. Gluten is responsible for building the structure of breads and other baked goods, giving these foods a characteristic chewy texture. Tapioca flour can help add body to your gluten-free recipes, making them feel like more traditional recipes....