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Egg whites are a low-calorie alternative to whole eggs and can replace them in most recipes. Image Credit: Joseph_Fotografie/iStock/GettyImages Low in calories and rich in protein, egg whites have long been a bodybuilding staple. They’re filling and easy to cook, making them a convenient snack when hunger strikes. Use them in omelets, soufflés, high-protein pudding and just about any recipe that calls for whole eggs. It’s a great way to cut down on calories and fat without giving up your favorite treats....

A close-up of kale leaves growing in a garden. Image Credit: kburgers/iStock/Getty Images L-lysine is one of the essential amino acids – your body can’t manufacture it so you must get it from dietary sources. L-lysine is used in the manufacture of collagen, the protein substance that forms connective tissue such as tendons and cartilage. L-lysine is primarily found in protein foods such as meat, eggs, cheese and tofu. It can also be found in some plant proteins....

Push ups have several benefits. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages If any single exercise draws universal applause, it’s the push-up. While it would be somewhat misleading to call it the complete exercise, it comes pretty close. How do we love push-ups? Let us count the ways by visiting the benefits that a routine of 30 push-ups a day might bestow upon the doer. Advertisement Tip Doing 30 push-ups a day for a month will improve your strength exponentially....

A bowl of brown eggs. Image Credit: Chatreep/iStock/Getty Images Eggs provide a variety of benefits, but swallowing a raw egg might provide special boons for your health, as some nutrients can decrease when foods are cooked. Look to raw eggs for energy and improvements to sperm quality and fetal health, but understand the risks associated with eating them. Never consume eggs to treat a health problem without first seeking the counsel of your health care provider....

If you find that you're losing mostly lean mass, it's a sign that you need to make some changes in your weight loss strategy to spare your muscles. Image Credit: imagenavi/imagenavi/Getty Images During weight loss, your body gets some of its energy by breaking down fat and muscle tissue. The ideal goal while you’re dieting is to encourage your body to preferentially utilize fat tissue and minimize muscle breakdown. If you find that you’re losing mostly lean mass, it’s a sign that you need to make some changes in your weight loss strategy to spare your muscles....

Septoplasty refers to the surgical procedure during which the septum, the bone and cartilage that divides your nostrils, is corrected. Image Credit: Dougal Waters/DigitalVision/GettyImages Septoplasty refers to the surgical procedure during which the septum, the bone and cartilage that divides your nostrils, is corrected. This procedure is typically completed when your septum is deviated and causes nasal blockage, facial pressure and sinus problems. Advertisement Septoplasty is often combined with a procedure called turbinate reduction to achieve the most effective opening of the nasal airway....

Be careful when using a sauna suit when training. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Stone/GettyImages A sauna suit workout is as uncomfortable as it looks. You can use this style of training to adapt to exercise in the heat, but it can be dangerous. Some athletes also use sauna suit training to rapidly drop weight. Advertisement Sauna Suit Training Simulates Heat Most sauna suits are made from vinyl or different types of plastic....

Most people go into a HIIT workout too fast, but starting out slow and gradually building intensity is a great pacing strategy. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages Enthusiasm at the start of a workout is a beautiful thing, but if you’re doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that involves all-out effort interspersed with brief moments of recovery, it’s easy to go into the workout too fast —and start sputtering well before you’re done....

Your arteries may be up to 70 percent blocked with no symptoms, allowing you to carry on as usual for a time. Excess cholesterol, fat and calcium can collect along the walls of your arteries, forming plaque and restricting blood flow. Called atherosclerosis, this narrowing and hardening of your arteries can lead to cardiovascular disease. When blood vessels become narrowed or clogged, organs, tissues and nerves don't get the oxygen and nutrients they need....

A woman is chopping onions. Image Credit: robnroll/iStock/Getty Images Sautéing raw onions brings out the natural sugars, rendering them tender and sweet, which is why they are referred to as “caramelized onions.” Technically, the word sauté means to cook something in oil over direct heat, but as technology changes, cooking terms evolve. “Sautéing” onions in the microwave gives you soft, golden onions with none of the hassle or heat of a skillet....

The first step to reducing or even eliminating protein powder gas is to read the ingredient label. Image Credit: itakdalee/iStock/GettyImages If you’re immune to the odor that lingers after you pass protein shake gas, consider yourself lucky. While flatulence is something we all experience, the particular smell we let off after eating certain foods could be an indication that what you’re putting in your body is not agreeing with you....

There isn't a magic formula for cooling down, but it's worth spending a few minutes stretching or foam rolling. 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. Whether you’re hustling off to work, dinner with the family or home to bed, it’s easy to perform the last rep of a workout and head straight for the shower....

Sake is an alcoholic beverage popularly consumed in Asia. Image Credit: Yoshiyoshi Hirokawa/DigitalVision/GettyImages Sake — also saki — is a traditional Japanese beverage that is often referred to as rice wine. Sake is most similar to Korean rice wine or Chinese baijiu. This alcoholic beverage is traditionally enjoyed with sushi or other umami-flavored foods. Like most other alcoholic products, it should be consumed in moderation and has limited nutritional benefits....

Stuffed portobello mushrooms on a cutting board. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images People who take the blood thinner warfarin, also called Coumadin, need to eat a consistent amount of vitamin K each day because this drug works by interfering with the blood-clotting action of vitamin K. Understanding which foods are vitamin K-free can help you plan your diet so you get the recommended amount of vitamin K while keeping your vitamin-K intake consistent....

Enzymes are central to every biochemical process occurring in your body. Enzymes are catalysts, which means they speed up chemical reactions in your body, sometimes by a factor of a million times or more, according to Biology Reference. You cannot live without enzymes because metabolic processes such as digestion would simply be too slow to sustain your life. There are three basic types of enzymes in your body: digestive, food and metabolic enzymes, each responsible for performing different tasks....

Muscle soreness and weakness are typical side effects of strenuous workouts and usually do not indicate a serious problem. Image Credit: Thomas Tolstrup/DigitalVision/GettyImages Weightlifters push themselves hard to maximize their strength gains. Rigorous workout schedules test their limits, and they routinely increase the amount of weight they use so that they’re continually challenging their muscles. Some muscle fatigue after a workout is expected. Advertisement Muscle soreness and weakness are typical side effects of strenuous workouts and usually do not indicate a serious problem....

A nicoise salad with yellowfin tuna on a white plate. Image Credit: ElliotKo/iStock/Getty Images Yellowfin is a species of tuna that is found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The scientific name for the yellowfin tuna is Thunnus albacores. Other names for yellowfin tuna include ahi and Allison tuna. Although the average yellowfin tuna weighs 80 pounds, they can weigh up to 400 pounds. Yellowfin tuna is a low-calorie and low-cholesterol protein source....

Frying a food to create a crust usually requires you to dredge the item in flour and egg before coating it in breadcrumbs. Image Credit: Zbarovskiy96/iStock/GettyImages Frying a food to create a crust usually requires you to dredge the item in flour and egg before coating it in breadcrumbs. But if you’re allergic to eggs or prefer consuming a plant-based diet, this won’t be an option. You can use oil as an egg substitute for breading instead....

Lower right stomach pain with bloating may be related to different conditions. Pain in the lower right side of you stomach that occurs with bloating may be related to more than one condition. Although pain on the lower right side is commonly associated with an infection in your appendix, it is not accompanied with bloating. Call your doctor for further evaluation to rule out appendicitis. Most pain that occurs in the lower right region of your abdomen is a condition related to the large intestine, also called the colon....

Proteins can cause digestive issues. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/Getty Images All foods and beverages contain certain proteins that are specific to that food or beverage. If your body cannot digest – or experiences an allergic reaction after you ingest – certain proteins, you will develop digestive symptoms. Keep a written document of what foods cause adverse reactions in your digestive system. A gastroenterologist is the most qualified medical professional that can diagnose and treat your condition....