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Wild mushrooms for sale at a market. Image Credit: DanHenson1/iStock/Getty Images Fungi may seem like something you’d never want to eat. However, people commonly eat fungi, such as mushrooms, in their favorite dishes. However, if you accidentally eat unsafe fungi, such as mold that grows on soft or porous foods, it can make you ill. Understanding what fungi are, the types and what happens if you eat fungi will help you stay healthy when deciding what foods to consume daily....

Thursters combine both lower body and upper body muscle activation. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages A thruster might sound like an intimidating movement, but it’s really just a combination of two common exercises — the squat and the overhead press. Advertisement Exercises can be categorized as isolation or compound. An isolation exercise involves movement around a single joint and targets a relatively small number of muscles. A compound exercise involves movement around two or more joints and targets a large number of muscles....

Absorption of calories happens in the digestive tract. Image Credit: SomkiatFakmee/iStock/Getty Images The process by which dietary calories are absorbed is called metabolism. Metabolism starts with digestion. Digestion begins in the mouth where food is combined with saliva during chewing and carbohydrates begin to break down into simple sugars. Advertisement Digestion The process is continued in the stomach where foods are combined with stomach acid to further break it down. Proteins are broken down here....

Breathing out of the nose when swimming is more effective. Image Credit: Patrik Giardino/The Image Bank/GettyImages When it comes to breathing while swimming, timing is everything. Without proper technique, you’ll be holding your breath or gasping for air, creating a choppier flow that will reduce your swimming speed. Breathing out of the nose allows you to continue stroking evenly, maintaining a constant breath pattern. However, it’s also possible to use a combination of breathing out of the nose and the mouth in an alternating pattern....

Headaches at night might mean you've gotten too much screen time during the day. Image Credit: AlessandroPhoto/iStock/GettyImages It’s been ​a day​, and now you’ve got a headache, which is really going to cut into your plans to have a relaxing night on the couch with snacks and made-for-TV holiday movies. Or — even worse — you might be woken up in the middle of the night with an aching noggin and have to decide if you get out of bed to take meds or try to sleep it off....

Choose healthy sources of fat, such as nuts, seeds, oils and fatty fish, to maximize nutrient intake when adding more fat to your diet. Image Credit: sergeyryzhov/iStock/GettyImages High-fat diets are becoming more and more popular. From athletes and bodybuilders to nutritionists, everyone is saying that you must eat fat to burn fat. This nutrient fills you up quickly, curbs hunger and boosts your metabolism. But is it really healthy to load up on fats — and what can you expect in terms of weight loss?...

Manipulating the timing of your reps will increase your hip thrust booty burn. Image Credit: gilaxia/E+/GettyImages If you’re looking to add some serious mass to your backside, you’re probably no stranger to the hip thrust. But in order to keep your glutes growing, you need to continuously challenge them. Manipulating the eccentric and isometric portions of a hip thrust can take your booty burn to the next level. Advertisement ​Join the LIVESTRONG....

Moldy cheese can be a tasty addition to your charcuterie, but be careful which dairy you dig into. Image Credit: Getty Images/JF Creatives You may love a stinky, moldy Camembert as much as the next person but find that you have no love for that multicolored fuzz that pops up on your block of sharp cheddar. Toss it, keep it, cut off the fur — what do you do? Advertisement ​Read more:​ Healthy Cheese?...

Prebiotic foods like Jerusalem artichokes may help IBS symptoms, which don't typically include yellow diarrhea after meals. Image Credit: jirkaejc/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Yellow Poop What to Eat for IBS Other Lifestyle Changes Having diarrhea after a meal can be uncomfortable and worrisome, especially if you notice a different color. If you've ever had bright yellow, watery diarrhea, you might wonder if it's a symptom of a particular condition, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....

The sweetest sugars tend to be the simplest. Image Credit: Thodsaphol Tamklang / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Simple sugars might not be very good for you, but they taste delicious. Also known as simple carbohydrates, simple sugars can be found in a wide variety of foods, ranging from fruits and vegetables to dairy products. Candy and soda are big sources of simple sugars as well. Advertisement Types of Sugars Carbohydrates have been vilified and praised, making them one of the most controversial of the three macronutrients....

Walnuts contain few carbs and plenty of healthy fats. Image Credit: Wojciech Kozielczyk/iStock/Getty Images Most kids need nutrient-rich carbohydrates, such as starchy vegetables and whole grains, for energy and good health. Limiting your child’s carb intake of healthy carbs to help him lose weight isn’t necessary and could leave him deficient in certain nutrients. Of course replacing nutritionally-void, carb-heavy snacks such as soda and sweets with healthy low-carb options could be a positive step....

Magnesium chloride supplements contain magnesium salt and can help prevent the effects of magnesium deficiency. Image Credit: Gonzalo Calle Asprilla/iStock/GettyImages Magnesium chloride is one of the supplemental forms of magnesium, “an abundant mineral in the body [which] is naturally present in many foods,” as described by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Magnesium chloride supplements are sometimes taken in order to prevent the effects of magnesium deficiency in people who don’t get enough magnesium from food sources....

Slices of meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes. Image Credit: DejanKolar/iStock/Getty Images According to the North Carolina Potato Association, the average adult consumes about one potato each day, and potatoes are the second most consumed food in America after dairy products. A side of mashed potatoes with a meal may be an American staple, but if you have diabetes, you may be concerned about the carbohydrate content of this popular side dish....

A fresh salmon filet on a wood cutting board. Image Credit: ValentynVolkov/iStock/Getty Images If you regularly eat salmon, you are probably well aware of the potential health effects of mercury. Typically, salmon is available as wild or farm raised. With choices available, you may wonder whether there are any differences between the two sources in terms of mercury content, especially if you are pregnant or of child-bearing age. Advertisement Mercury vs....

A number of muscles work together to enable you to sit and stand. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Sitting, standing and moving from a sit to a stand seem almost involuntary, but your body’s muscles are actually working hard to make these actions happen. More than 600 muscles are attached to your skeleton, and many of them are involved in these actions you do multiple times per day. Advertisement The chief muscles used to sit and stand are your leg and hip muscles (especially quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes), your abdominals and other core muscles, and often, some muscles in your upper body too....

Regularly checking your glucose levels will ensure that you have a healthy blood sugar. Image Credit: mthipsorn/iStock/GettyImages The rate of new diabetes diagnoses has been steadily rising in the U.S. Currently, more than 100 million American adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Advertisement Controlling blood sugar is key to managing the disease, but even if you haven't been diagnosed with diabetes, your blood sugar levels might give you some insight into your health....

Egg whites provide protein without fat. Image Credit: AmalliaEka/iStock/GettyImages The nutrients you’ll gain from 1 cup of egg whites depends on how they’re used. If you bake a cake, then each slice contains a fraction of the total nutrients. If you plan to make an omelet, however, it is possible to consume an entire cup of egg whites. Advertisement They're low enough in calories that you'll gain lots of protein without ruining your diet....

Frozen foods nutrient content is similar to that of fresh produce. Image Credit: Shark Design / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Healthy foods often mean fresh fruits and vegetables. However, frozen foods nutrient content is similar to that of fresh produce. In fact, frozen produce typically retains more of its nutritional value than its canned counterparts. Advertisement Read more: The Best Way to Cook Frozen Vegetables for Maximum Flavor Video of the Day Frozen Food Nutrition Facts Frozen produce is often picked at ripeness and flash frozen right in the field, so the maximum nutrients are retained....

The nutrition of a smoked turkey leg depends on how it's prepared. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Calories and Fat Protein and Carbohydrates Vitamins and Minerals Considerations When you spend the day at the county fair or a local theme park, part of your day may include a treat that's tough to find anywhere else: a giant smoked turkey leg. Advertisement It seems like a pretty good option, after all, turkey is a lean protein and it's smoked, not fried....

You don't need to go to a class IRL to support Black trainers across the country. Image Credit: FG Trade/E+/GettyImages With all the online streaming workout options at your disposal, it’s becoming easier and easier to support Black fitness trainers from the comfort of your living room through their YouTube channels, apps and websites. Advertisement Although most of these trainers have Instagram accounts (you should give them a follow, too), streaming platforms are an even better way to show your support, as trainers receive either direct payment or revenue from ads on their videos....