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Many cake mix recipes call for vegetable oil, but you can swap in other ingredients like olive oil, yogurt or fruit puree, too. Image Credit: Cathy Yeulet/Hemera/Getty Images In This Article Other Oils Non-Oil Substitutes Cake mixes are a convenient alternative to baking from scratch, particularly if homemade baking isn't your forte. Most boxed mixes call for two to three extra ingredients including water, eggs and vegetable oil, which serves to bind all the ingredients together, adding extra moisture for the perfect cake....

Canned tuna is a great source of B12. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages The symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency range from mild to debilitating. Taking a vitamin B12 supplement should help if you’re deficient in this nutrient. Another option is to get vitamin B12 shots, but there are some risks you should be aware of. Advertisement Vitamin B12 Deficiencies In developed countries like the United States, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are becoming increasingly rare....

The Bruce Lee Ab Workout Method Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images Bruce Lee was known for his martial arts skills, acting, and his physique. He was famous for his grueling workouts that he performed to become a better martial artist. Lee would run, bike, lift weights and train in martial arts. One of his favorite body parts to train was his core. His core was so strong that he believed it acted as a shield against blows to his midsection....

Protein comes from fish, eggs, meat, dairy and poultry. Image Credit: JPC-PROD/iStock/Getty Images Protein, along with carbohydrates and fat, is a major macronutrient that helps your body function optimally. You need it to build strong tissues, support immunity and boost your metabolism. Protein is also essential for weight loss, especially in the obese, as it helps to stabilize blood sugar, curb hunger and potentially increase the number of calories you burn through digestion....

Drinking too much protein drinks can be bad for your kidneys. Image Credit: nevodka/iStock/GettyImages Americans spend billions of dollars on supplements each year in an attempt to improve their health; however, some experts think that high-protein drinks and kidneys aren’t a good combination. There’s some evidence that consuming too much protein can increase your risk of developing kidney stones. Advertisement However, for most healthy people, the risk is low. On the other hand, if you have kidney disease, you need to monitor your protein intake....

Your body needs both vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 to function properly. Image Credit: Innocenti/Cultura/GettyImages Spoiler alert: Both of these members of the B family are essential. Advertisement Generally speaking, B vitamins are necessary for a variety of functions, such as helping the body convert food into energy and assisting the body in proper cell formation. While there are eight vitamins that fall under the B category (and when all eight B vitamins are present in a supplement, it's referred to as B Complex), two of these vitamins — B6 and B12 — tend to get the most attention....

Well-cooked vegetables may be consumed without chewing. Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images If you do not have teeth, you may find it difficult to eat certain foods, but you still have nutritious options. You can enjoy many of the same foods you ate before by preparing them in new ways. Your body still needs the same nutrients, so eat a variety of soft foods to maintain good health. Advertisement Fruits Consider pureeing your favorite fruits....

Apples produce ethylene gas, which speeds ripening, but so do other fruits. Image Credit: Eising/Digital Vision/Getty Images Remember the old saying “one bad apple spoils the bunch?” As it turns out, that’s true — apples make other fruit ripen faster, which is why they shouldn’t be stored together. Bananas, mangoes, kiwis and other ethylene-producing fruits may cause early spoilage and increase food waste. Advertisement Tip Ethylene-producing fruits, such as apples, bananas, peaches and honeydew melons, should not be stored next to avocados, lemons, grapes, onions and other fruits or vegetables that are sensitive to this compound....

Some calcium supplements can cause constipation. Image Credit: Noraishah Mohd Tahir / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Calcium supplements are the second most commonly consumed supplements in the United States. Although calcium has many roles in the body, they’re typically taken to support bone health. Calcium tablets certainly have benefits, but be aware that certain calcium supplements may cause gut problems. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 7 Signs Your Gut Is Out of Whack Video of the Day Calcium Supplements and Your Diet Calcium is one of several essential minerals that you need to consume on a daily basis....

Slowing your speed can help slow your heart rate. Image Credit: John Howard/Digital Vision/Getty Images While regularly giving your heart a workout helps it work more efficiently, working your heart too hard can be dangerous and can result in chest pain, lightheadedness, shortness of breath and even heart palpitations, according to the American Heart Association. Monitoring your heart rate can tell you if and when your beat is beating too quickly so that if you’re working out and heart rate is too fast, you can slow down the intensity to help slow your heart rate as well....

An exercise bike is a great cardio workout. Image Credit: 12963734/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: 12963734/iStock/GettyImages Adjust the seat and handlebars when using an exercise bike for the first time. Maintain good posture and correct form throughout your workout to prevent injury. Knee pain is an indication that the seat is not in the correct position. Lower the seat if the pain is in the back of your knee and raise it if the pain is in the front of your knee....

Some muscle quivering is a normal part of strenuous exercise. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages If your crunches leave you with shaking abdominal muscles, it’s a good sign. Muscles develop a shake when certain groups of muscle cells are fatigued and drop out of service. Stopping the shake can be as simple as giving your muscles a break to recharge. You can also use the shaking in your abs as an indicator that you’re really pushing your muscles to their maximum....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Placing a bracket in your face mask might make it more comfortable, but the safety implications of using these inserts are still unknown. Image Credit: RainStar/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: RainStar/E+/GettyImages Get tips on how to stay healthy, safe and sane during the novel coronavirus pandemic....

Balsamic vinegar has health benefits. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages Balsamic vinegar is a flavorful condiment produced with crushed grapes, skin, seeds and stems. Like most vinegar, it is relatively healthy. There is very little or no sodium or sugar in balsamic vinegar, but it depends on how it is used. Fruit vinegar also has many potential health benefits. Advertisement Tip Balsamic vinegar is low in both sodium and calories and offers additional health benefits as a source of antioxidants....

Warm tea with a little honey and lemon may help soothe the symptoms of bronchitis. Image Credit: Likica83/iStock/GettyImages If you have an unrelenting, mucusy cough, you know how miserable life with bronchitis is. So what’s the fastest way to get mucus out of your chest? You can try over-the-counter cough medicines, and sip on tea with honey and lemon to soothe your sore throat. Advertisement According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), bronchitis is the swelling and inflammation of the tubes that carry air from your mouth to the lungs....

A pregnant woman drinking tea. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images If you are pregnant, you are likely aware that it is essential to get the proper daily nutrition for your changing body and developing baby. It is also important to avoid or limit foods that may be harmful during pregnancy. This includes tea, primarily because of its caffeine content. However, even herbal teas that do not contain caffeine, such as Tazo Calm Tea, contain ingredients that are not proven to be safe to the developing baby and should be avoided by pregnant women....

The best time of day to exercise for muscle growth largely depends on your preferences and your ability to stick to a consistent routine. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Opinions are all over the map when it comes to the best time of day to exercise for muscle growth. What works for some people doesn’t necessarily work for others, whether due to personal preferences or scheduling concerns. Advertisement In general, whatever time of day you can consistently commit is your own best time to lift weights....

Current evidence suggests that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and prevent kidney problems due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Image Credit: sommail/iStock/Getty Images About 14 percent of American adults live with chronic kidney disease. Many sufferers turn to herbs for kidney failure and other renal disorders that may not respond to conventional treatment. Turmeric, for instance, may relieve some of the symptoms associated with kidney disease....

One symptom of brain swelling can be nausea. Brain swelling, also known as brain edema and cerebral edema, is a serious consequence of a brain injury. When the brain swells, it affects the patient's cognitive and behavioral function. In addition, brain swelling puts the patient at risk for severe brain damage and death. Immediate treatment is crucial to save the patient's life. Advertisement Causes Brain swelling is caused by an impact to the brain, such as through a traumatic brain injury....

If you can eat your meat without potatoes, the low-carb diet may be the diet to help you drop those unwanted pounds. Men who followed a low-carb diet lost more weight than those following a low-fat diet in a 2008 clinical study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. But severely limiting your carbs may have side effects, so discuss the diet with your doctor before getting started. What a Low-Carb Diet is Like There isn’t just one way to do a low-carb diet, but most of the commercial plans start with about 20 grams of carbs a day....