A large pitcher of orange juice on a table. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images A detox diet often requires you replace a normal meal with a vegetable or fruit juice, like orange juice. The idea is to remove solid foods from your diet temporarily and rely on fresh vegetables and fruits to quicken weight loss and get rid of unhealthy toxins. Some versions of the diet require you consume nothing but fresh squeezed orange juice and water for up to two weeks....
Rice and potatoes can both fit into a healthy balanced diet — it's all about the portions and choosing the right variety for you. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Carbs Fiber Glycemic Index When it comes to high-carbohydrate foods, rice and potatoes are probably some of the first that come to mind. But just because they are higher in carbs doesn't mean you need to avoid them — even if you're trying to lose weight or follow a lower-carb diet....
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Some soreness after exercise is a good thing. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Lifting weights helps keep your muscles and bones strong. But what if you have shoulder pain after exercising? Advertisement Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between normal post-workout muscle soreness and actual injury. If you find that your shoulder pain is accompanied by redness, warmth and swelling, follow up with your doctor. Video of the Day If you notice a deformity in your shoulder, immediate swelling and severe shoulder pain after lifting something heavy, or are unable to move your arm away from your body, Mayo Clinic recommends that you get urgent medical care....
When it comes to consuming carbonated drinks, you’ll find a wide range of beverages on the menu. Image Credit: Svittlana/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to consuming carbonated drinks, you’ll find a wide range of beverages on the menu. Along with regular and diet sodas, you can choose from six varieties of carbonated water, many with a hint of flavor. Before you pour a cool glass, though, know what’s in your beverage....
High blood levels of B12 are rare. Image Credit: bee32/iStock/Getty Images High blood levels of B12 are rare. If your levels are high, you might not know it unless you visit a doctor and have a B12 blood test. Although there are a few potential side effects from any dose of B12, it carries little risk of causing serious symptoms or side effects, even at very large doses. Still, taking too much of any supplement isn’t always safe — or effective....
A good diet plan is important for long term results. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages About 45 million Americans go on a diet each year — and yet obesity rates continue to rise. Whether you want to drop five or 50 pounds, choose a weight loss diet that is sustainable in the long term and fits your lifestyle. Commit to it for at least one month or more to get lasting results....
When it comes to the slow reps vs. fast reps debate, your best bet is doing a little of each. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages In This Article What Is Exercise Tempo? Slow Reps Fast Reps Combining Tempos When it comes to lifting weights, do slow and steady reps win the race or do fast and explosive reps take the prize? Is there such thing as moving too slow, and can going too quickly lead to poor form and results?...
Nutritional needs change as you age. Image Credit: studiovespa/iStock/Getty Images Older adults are vulnerable to nutrient deficiency due to factors such as reduced intestinal nutrient absorption from food and lower calorie intake. While men over 70 generally require fewer calories than when they were younger, their need for certain micronutrients increases. Supplementing these nutrients may be necessary to prevent deficiency. Talk to your doctor about your nutrition status and recommended supplements....
Aqua noodles are a great water exercise tool. Image Credit: fotovampir/iStock/GettyImages When you think of working out, getting in shape and dropping pounds, a gym is probably the first place that comes to mind. A pool workout with an aqua noodle, though, can be just as effective. Instead of machines and free weights, the water provides the resistance with less stress to your joints. Advertisement Low-impact pool workouts with noodles also make it possible for people who are dealing with a chronic disease, such as arthritis, to exercise and improve their joint range of motion without worsening the symptoms says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Those assigned male at birth are typically more prone to developing visceral fat. Image Credit: FredFroese/iStock/GettyImages The rise of a hard, fat belly is like the sphinx of biology. Where does it come from? What exactly is it? And why are those who are assigned male at birth (AMAB) more likely to develop a big, protruding stomach then their counterparts assigned female at birth (AFAB)? Advertisement Read more: Breaking Down Belly Fat: Types, Causes and How to Get Rid of It Once and for All Video of the Day What Is 'Hard' Belly Fat?...
A close-up of a pharmacist scanning a box of over the counter weight loss medication. Image Credit: diego_cervo/iStock/Getty Images If you have high blood pressure, losing weight will help your condition. But you cannot safely take many diet pills that suppress appetite, as such medications can potentially increase your blood pressure, warns the Mayo Clinic. If you do not have other serious medical conditions, your doctor may prescribe another type of diet pill or you can try an over-the-counter fat-blocking drug....
People with diabetes need enough insulin, in the form of a shot, to help cells absorb glucose formed from the digestion of food. Image Credit: Alexey_R/iStock/Getty Images Whether eating sugary food or just plain bread, the body breaks them down and converts them into glucose, or simple sugar, because the body primarily uses this form of energy. In a person with diabetes, the body lacks enough insulin to help absorb glucose in the bloodstream, or doesn’t respond to insulin at all....
Pork chops with side salad Image Credit: soponbiz/iStock/Getty Images If you’re a fan of pork but have heard that it has negative effects on the digestive tract, you needn’t worry – clean, well-cooked pork meat doesn’t have detrimental effects on health. Instead, you digest it as you would any other animal protein. Some pork, however, may be contaminated with parasites that can harm the digestive tract. Advertisement Pork Pork isn’t fundamentally much different than any other animal meat....
Staying active will help you stay strong and ward off the possibility of chronic disease. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Ask someone if it’s important to remain fit and healthy and you’ll no doubt hear a quick “yes.” But you may encounter a pause if you ask why it’s important. Advertisement When you understand why an action is beneficial, you have greater motivation to perform that action, and remaining fit and healthy is no different....
Coconut cream, like raw coconut, is high in fat. Image Credit: Nastassia_Bas/iStock/GettyImages Coconut cream nutrition is similar to that of coconut milk. Coconut cream is a product made with coconut and water. Like the fruit it’s made from, it is high in fat. When used in moderation, it can be a wonderful addition to many dishes. Advertisement Tip Coconut cream, like raw coconut, is high in fat. According to the U....
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Should you be sleeping with white noise? 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. In This Article Benefits Drawback Best White Noise Bottom Line Listening to noise in order to fall (and stay) asleep sounds pretty counterintuitive, right? After all, silence seems like a pretty big part of optimal sleep, alongside darkness and a cool temperature....
Bowl of baby spinach Image Credit: Yulia_Davidovich/iStock/Getty Images When many people think of spinach, they immediately visualize the canned, mushy, sometimes unpleasantly flavored vegetable that Popeye slurped down. The reality is that spinach is a versatile lettuce that’s a true nutritional powerhouse. Part of spinach’s nutritional power comes from fiber. Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet and can help protect against long-term diseases. Advertisement Disease Fighter Fiber has been shown to be an important part of a healthy diet, reports the Harvard School of Public Health....
Stretching and other natural treatments can help you manage your tight leg muscles. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages We are now witnessing an unprecedented obesity epidemic. Doctors have started to recognize the important role exercise can play in helping their patients lose weight. Yet, many barriers to physical activity exist in these patients, such as wanting to avoid physical discomfort. Natural treatments like stretching, training and massage can give you a pain-free workout experience by easing the muscle tension in your legs....
