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Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which helps move iron stored in your body to red blood cells. Image Credit: OlgaLepeshkina/iStock/GettyImages The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Without adequate iron, your body is unable to produce the hemoglobin that your red blood cells need to transport oxygen. Anemia may also be caused by inadequate vitamin B-12 or folate intake. Advertisement The beverages you choose can help correct the problem....

If you decide to take probiotics, your dosages will vary between the type of supplement used and your personal health status. Image Credit: Sladic/iStock/GettyImages Probiotics are live, active bacteria that live naturally in your gut and help keep your whole body healthy. Some signs probiotics are working are normalized digestion and a healthy immune system. They’re also available in supplemental form and in some of the foods you eat. Advertisement However, there may be risks and potential dangers associated with excessive or prolonged probiotic use....

Grilling chicken kabobs. Image Credit: tycoon751/iStock/Getty Images Grilling chicken kabobs is sometimes challenging, especially when the chicken meat sticks to the hot grill each time you try to turn the meat. The next time you cook chicken kabobs on your gas or charcoal grill, you can take a few steps to prevent the chicken from sticking. With a few tools and some preparation, you’ll wind up with perfectly cooked kabobs and no bits of burnt meat stuck to your grill grates afterward....

While you can't spot reduce fat, you can incorporate exercises that target specific parts of the body to strengthen and improve appearance of the muscle. Image Credit: nortonrsx/iStock/GettyImages Whether it’s your arms, lower stomach or inner thighs, everyone has parts of the body that tend to hold a little more body fat than others — it’s totally normal. Unfortunately, you can’t pick and choose which parts of your body will shed fat most quickly....

It's important to properly hydrate after vomiting to prevent dehydration. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages When you throw up, you lose not only fluids, but electrolytes. It’s important to hydrate after vomiting — with both fluids and electrolytes — to make sure you don’t become more ill. In certain cases, like severe vomiting, you may need medical care to rehydrate properly. Advertisement Read more: After Vomiting, Should I Drink a Lot of Water?...

Fresh tomatoes offer a deep flavor when they are in season, but canned tomatoes are a convenient, affordable and nutritious choice available year-round. Image Credit: Ilia Nesolenyi/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Substituting Fresh Tomatoes Substituting Canned Tomatoes There's a misconception that fresh produce is superior to canned fruits and vegetables. In reality, both fresh and canned food have their pros and cons. Advertisement In the case of tomatoes, fresh ones are available all year long....

Stretching after a run can help relieve tightness and reduce the likelihood of DOMS. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages It’s normal for your legs to feel a little heavy and tired after running. If you’re a novice runner, sore legs after running is a sign that your body is getting used to a different type of physical stress. Pain that appears and disappears within a few days is known as delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which can also happen to more experienced runners if they increase the frequency or intensity of their running....

A man doing pull-ups on a bar at the park. Image Credit: Hlib Shabashnyi/iStock/Getty Images A compound exercise, pullups require that you use numerous muscles in the upper body to pull yourself up to a bar. You mainly rely on the latissimus dorsi muscle of the back to perform a pullup, but you also use the muscles in your shoulders. To train your entire shoulder area, you need to make a change in hand placement on the bar during pullups and use additional shoulder exercises....

Most people get enough iodine from table salt. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Iodine and iron are both minerals needed for good health. If you live in the United States or other developed countries, iodine deficiencies are rare because table salt contains the mineral, as does most of the farmland in which food is grown. Iron deficiencies, on the other hand, exist around the world. Food and supplements can help address nutrition gaps from either mineral, but check with your doctor before making any major changes to your diet....

references FDA: "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" National Celiac Association: "Airborne Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" GFCO: "About Us" Regular ketchup is usually gluten-free but watch out for specialty flavors. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Are You Eating Too Much Sugar? Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!...

Foie gras on a slice of bread. Image Credit: Yulia-Images/iStock/Getty Images When your pregnancy cravings veer away from the “usual” pickles and ice cream and into the unusual, safety is a concern. If you contract a food-borne infection, you can pass it along to your developing baby. Foie gras, whether eaten plain or seared, has a few potential health dangers, so it’s wise to talk to your doctor before digging in....

If you're experiencing these symptoms, you may have fluid buildup around your heart. Image Credit: andriano_cz/iStock/GettyImages Your heart is cushioned within a double-layered sac called the pericardial sac or pericardium. There’s a small amount of fluid between the two layers, up to 50 milliliters — not even two ounces, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Advertisement However, infections and other health problems can increase the level of fluid around the heart and threaten its ability to work normally....

A bowl of roasted peanuts in their shell. Image Credit: Robert Gubbins/iStock/Getty Images L-lysine is an essential amino acid involved in the production of collagen for bone growth and wound healing; the breakdown of fats into energy; and the absorption of calcium. Although almost all foods that contain protein also contain l-lysine, nuts feature comparatively low levels. In the November 2006 issue of the “British Journal of Nutrition,” a team of researchers led by nutritionist Gemma Brufau, Ph....

The soluble fiber in lemons and limes makes them healthy choices on a diabetes diet. Lemons and limes belong to the citrus fruit family. This makes them diabetes superfoods, according to the American Diabetes Association. Citrus fruits are well-known for having a high vitamin C content, but the high levels of soluble fiber in lemons and limes offer those with diabetes the most benefits. Advertisement Soluble Fiber The soluble fiber found in the peels, juice and pulp of lemons and limes might help you better manage your diabetes health....

A close-up of sea salt on a wooden spoon. Image Credit: grafvision/iStock/Getty Images Although the composition of all salt types is 60 percent chloride and 40 percent sodium, the overall mineral content of salt can vary. Sea salt contains an abundance of minerals, which are chemical elements required by all living organisms. Even though your body needs dietary minerals in small amounts, they’re crucial for good health. When deciding among sea, kosher or table salt, sea salt is the mineral-rich winner....

A woman is taking a multivitamin from her table. Image Credit: thodonal/iStock/Getty Images Many individuals take a daily multivitamin to make up for nutritional lapses in their diets. While health experts generally agree that the best source of nutrients is whole food, MayoClinic.com notes there are valid reasons for taking a daily multivitamin – for instance, if your diet is lacking in healthy food, you’re a vegetarian or strict vegan who may not eat a varied diet, you’re pregnant or nursing or you have a health condition that interferes with nutrient absorption....

Sweat may cause problems for sensitive skin. Image Credit: Rawpixel/iStock/GettyImages Your motivation to exercise can be negatively affected if sweating or working out make your face burn. There are a number of common causes of facial hotness, redness or burning during exercise and sweating, and each may have a different solution. Advertisement ​Read more:​ What to Do for Sweat & Rashes From a Sports Bra? Video of the Day Consult your doctor or a dermatologist for a diagnosis before attempting to treat any symptoms of face pain with sweating....

Ripe tangerine fruit growing on the tree. Image Credit: theJIPEN/iStock/Getty Images Known for their sweet flavor and color, oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the world, according to “Fruits of Warm Climates.” Tangerines are a part of the orange subclass of mandarins and identified by their thinner, red-orange skin. Both oranges and tangerines are low in fat and provide vitamins and minerals. Advertisement Calories Oranges and tangerines are a low-calorie option used in salads, desserts, juices or eaten raw....

Lunges are a great exercise for the outer thigh. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Strengthening your outer thighs, or hip abductors, with targeted outer thigh exercises is beneficial; you use them each time you move your legs away from the center of your body. Ice skating and defensive play in football and basketball come to mind. Advertisement If you store excess fat in this area — think saddlebags — also perform 150 minutes of moderate cardio or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise per week, as recommended in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans....

references Encyclopedia Britannica: “Oysters” My Food Data: “Raw Oysters” NIH: “Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: Vitamin B12” NIH: “Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: Omega-3 Fatty Acids” Journal of Affective Disorders: “Dietary n-3 PUFA, fish consumption and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies” NIH: “Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: Zinc” NIH: "Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: Iron” The Cleveland Clinic: “Allergies: Shellfish” CDC: “Oysters and Vibriosis” Seafood Source: "American seafood consumption up in 2015, landing volumes even" FARE: "The Food Allergy Epidemic" Journal of Reproduction and Infertility: "Zinc is an Essential Element for Male Fertility: A Review of Zn Roles in Men’s Health, Germination, Sperm Quality, and Fertilization" Oysters are a lean source of protein, zinc and vitamin B12....