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Both cashews and almonds provide a dose of protein and healthy fats. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/GettyImages You may see the health claim approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which states that eating 1.5 ounces of nuts per day as part of a healthy diet may reduce your risk of heart disease. Advertisement Almonds and cashews both contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats, but almonds have a better fat profile. Cashews provide more vitamin K and zinc, but almonds make a better choice for fiber, vitamin E and calcium....

Some soreness after a tough workout is an expected part of a fitness routine. Image Credit: SeventyFour/iStock/GettyImages Some soreness after a tough workout is an expected part of a fitness routine. However, painful and sore joints after a workout may be a sign of a medical condition such as arthritis or bursitis or an injury to the joint. Advertisement Normal Post-Workout Soreness Delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is a normal part of working out, especially if you are pushing yourself in the gym or trying a new exercise routine....

People are riding stationary bikes in the gym. Image Credit: DGLimages/iStock/Getty Images Cadence is another name for bike pedaling speed. The average cadence on an exercise bike usually ranges between 50 and 110 rpms, depending on the rider, the resistance on the bike and the goal of the training. Beginners and occasional riders usually ride somewhere between 50 and 60 rpm. More advanced riders, especially those riding bikes with weighted flywheels as opposed to motorized exercise bikes, ride closer to 80 or 100 rpm when simulating level terrain....

This kettlebell ladder workout will get your heart rate up while building strength in your quads, glutes and core. Image Credit: BartekSzewczyk/iStock/GettyImages No, we’re not talking about actually climbing up and down a ladder with a kettlebell in hand. Ladder workouts involve doing a series of strength exercises with ascending or descending reps, using the same load the entire time. Advertisement For example, if you start the first round of a kettlebell ladder workout with 6 swings, 6 cleans and 6 squats, you'll add or subtract 2 reps for each exercise for the next round....

All you need for stronger glutes is a barbell and some grit. Image Credit: Aleksandar Jankovic/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Aleksandar Jankovic/iStock/GettyImages The 7 Best Barbells for a Home Gym In general, McCall recommends people squat until their butt is lower than their knee joint. So, assuming you can do so with control, he recommends picking a box that allows you to sit that low. “The biggest mistake people make is picking a box that is too high,” Nikolajev says....

Physical limitations don't have to mean limited workouts. Image Credit: santypan/iStock/GettyImages About four years ago, Michigan resident Peggy Preston went through a harrowing medical emergency when a blood clot formed in her leg, leading to an amputation below her left knee. Advertisement Up until that point, she'd been very active, but being in a wheelchair for a year and undergoing multiple surgeries led to quite a bit of weight gain, not to mention frustration and discouragement, she says....

Performing compound or combination exercises is one of the best ways to utilize 10-pound dumbbells. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/GettyImages Exercising with dumbbells can amp up your strength once you’ve mastered the basics of body-weight exercises. Depending on your fitness level and goals, adding 10-pound weights can make your at-home workouts more efficient and effective (though your ideal dumbbell weight may differ). Advertisement "The key is to use an amount of weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper technique, postural stability and joint mobility while fatiguing the target muscle groups within a specific number of repetitions," says Chris Gagliardi, scientific education content manager for the American Council on Exercise....

A bowl of cole slaw on a table. Image Credit: peredniankina/iStock/Getty Images Cole slaw is a popular side dish for cookouts and other social gatherings, and you can find it at many restaurants as well. While many cole slaw recipes contain mayonnaise, a high-fat and high-calorie ingredient, you can use vinegar as a base to provide moisture and reduce the calorie and fat content. Thus, you may find a vinegar-based cole slaw a suitable substitution for mayonnaise-based cole slaw if you’re trying to manage your weight....

Gnocchi is made from potatoes. Image Credit: victimewalker/iStock/GettyImages Pasta is one of the world’s favorite foods, but when it comes to regular pasta and gnocchi nutrition, they both leave something to be desired. Both versions of pasta are pretty high in carbohydrates and lacking in significant amounts of other nutrients, unless the pastas are enriched. Advertisement If you're looking to swap the pasta for something healthy, gnocchi may not be the best option....

A plate of dried fruit and nuts. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Salicylates, amines and glutamates naturally occur in many of the foods you eat on a daily basis. Some people are sensitive to these chemicals and can experience hives, swellings, stomach and bowel irritation, as well as headaches. If you have this kind of intolerance, it is likely that you are also sensitive to additives that are often found in processed foods....

references Wes Kennedy - Elite Training Programs Building The Ultimate Tactical Athlete Navy SEAL Physical Screening Tests 1 of 16 Overview Navy SEALs are some of the toughest and most highly trained men in the American military. Because they conduct dangerous missions both in the water and on land and often under the cover of darkness, the skills and requirements to become a SEAL are much more rigorous than any other branch of the Armed Forces....

Stay active and accountable during one of the busiest times of the year with a fun, quick video workout to do every day this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. No single muscle works entirely on its own. Instead, each muscle works with its neighbors in a team effort to help you move. For example, your glutes are in constant conversation with your core while your arms chat with your back....

Not all vegetable burgers are vegan; some contain eggs and dairy. Image Credit: vikif/iStock/Getty Images Vegetable or “veggie” burgers have become commonplace as meat alternatives, joining the menu alongside hamburgers in restaurants and fast food establishments. They are no longer reserved for individuals who follow vegetarian or vegan diets. As a consumer, you should make an informed choice when deciding between vegetable and beef burgers. There are pros and cons for both options, according to Vandana Sheth, registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association....

Eggs make a good low-carb base for a keto diet breakfast. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages For many people, breakfast means carbs like bagels, cereal and waffles. But those on ketogenic or low-carb diets need to limit or downright avoid these foods. That doesn’t have to mean going hungry, however: There are plenty of morning-friendly meals that can keep you full and energized until lunch. Advertisement The Keto Diet at a Glance A ketogenic diet is an extremely low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, with as little as 5 to 10 percent of total daily calories coming from carbs, and as much as 70 to 80 percent from fat, according to the Harvard T....

Exercise increases HDL. Image Credit: Alexandra C. Ribeiro/Tetra images/GettyImages By now, you probably realize that not all cholesterol in your body is “bad” cholesterol. The type known as high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, actually serves a valuable role, gathering up harmful LDL cholesterol particles and carrying them back to the liver, where they get broken down and removed. Advertisement ​Read more:​ What's a Healthy Cholesterol Ratio? Video of the Day The Value of HDL This is why, according to the Mayo Clinic, a good cholesterol management plan should involve not only lowering bad LDL cholesterol levels, but also ideally raising HDL levels to a desired range....

Lean meats, cheese and eggs are excellent sources of protein. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Diabetes is a complex disease that requires knowledge, skill and motivation to control it properly. Diabetes involves managing different food sources, exercise and body systems with careful balance. People with diabetes who want to build muscle mass have special challenges, but they are strongly encouraged to work out and build their muscles, according to “The Journal of the American Dietetic Association,” JADA....

The best time to workout means doing whatever you'll stick with consistently. Image Credit: DisobeyArt/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Morning vs. Evening Morning Workouts Evening Workouts Late-Night Workouts The Bottom Line Pumped up actors and athletes are obsessed with early morning workouts: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gets up at 4 in the morning to visit his "Iron Paradise" gym. Former American Gladiator Mike O'Hearn posts about his early workouts almost every day....

Your breathing rate increases during exercise. Image Credit: shapecharge/E+/GettyImages Exercise helps keep you fit and healthy by strengthening your muscles and making your heart beat faster. Your respiratory rate during exercise increases to make sure you are getting enough oxygen as your muscles, lungs, and heart all work together to move your body. Advertisement Tip Your respiratory rate during exercise increases to allow more oxygen to reach your muscles and to expel the carbon dioxide waste....

Learn some basic swimming skills. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images Swimming provides a combination of an aerobic workout with strength building in your arms, core and legs. Since you’re in water, you are buoyant, which is easy on your joints, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Advertisement When you start a swimming program, you may find that it is difficult to complete a lap and you're quite breathless, even if you are already fit....

A man and woman are exercising on cross country skies. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Twenty pounds is a significant weight loss goal, but it’s perfectly achievable if you are patient and disciplined. Most importantly, it’s a safe weight loss goal that falls within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to lose weight at a rate of one to two pounds per week. To shed those unwanted pounds, get active and watch what you eat while maintaining a healthy calorie deficit....