Walking can help you lose weight. Image Credit: ekapong_1980/iStock/Getty Images Walking is an incredible exercise because it’s easy and it’s free. You don’t need to buy any expensive equipment or learn any new exercises. You just need to get outside, find a sidewalk and start walking 2 miles a day. You can also walk on a school track or on a nature/walking trail. Advertisement Tip You can lose weight by walking 2 miles a day....
Lean food makes for lean thighs. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images You can’t lose weight from particular parts of your body through exercise or diet. When you exercise, your muscles draw energy from fat stores throughout your body. When you do thigh exercises, you burn fat from your thighs, but you also burn fat from your stomach, butt, arms and everyplace else you store fat. Exercise helps, but the most important thing you can do to lose weight in your thighs is to decrease the amount of calories you eat and drink....
Although you can't grill a London broil indoors, you can oven-broil it. Image Credit: 4kodiak/iStock/GettyImages Cooking a “London broil” in the oven refers to a classic dish of marinated flank steak, but that doesn’t stop supermarkets from labeling any leftover tough cut of meat “London broil.” Although you can’t grill a London broil indoors, you can oven-broil it. Advertisement Over-broiling is the same as grilling, except the heat radiates from above instead of below....
Powder creatine supplement spilling from a white bottle onto a red plate. Image Credit: ogichobanov/iStock/Getty Images Creatine supplements are used by athletes, bodybuilders and recreational exercisers to gain muscle mass and strength. Creatine is a found naturally in skeletal muscles, and is responsible for short, high-intensity activities. Taking creatine supplements increases the amount of stored creatine to improve performance. A common starting point for many creatine users is a loading phase – a period of five to seven days of progressively greater dosages designed to increase the amount of available creatine in the body....
Freshly cooked beets. Image Credit: kostin77/iStock/Getty Images Beets come in different colors, from white to dark red. A single beet has only 35 calories and no fat or cholesterol. It provides 2 g of fiber, 1 g of protein, vitamin C, iron, calcium and folate. Beets also clean your blood and aid your liver, according the vegan chef and nutrition consultant Patty Knutson. You can eat beets raw, or there are numerous ways to cook and enjoy them....
A toned back is sexy and sporty. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/Getty Images From strapless dresses to tight-fitting tees, clothes fit better when your back is lean and toned. A strong back also helps you tackle life with ease – whether you’re lifting your kids or lifting your groceries. Getting toned requires that you build up your back muscles and that you burn off excess fat those muscles are hiding beneath. Eating a healthy diet, doing regular cardio and strength-training will get you there....
Foot with ringworm Image Credit: TuelekZa/iStock/Getty Images Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm. It’s a condition caused by a fungal infection under the surface of the skin, and it’s highly treatable with antiseptics such as topical iodine. Iodine applied to a ringworm site kills the fungus through skin absorption. Iodine should not be ingested, and adults should closely supervise the use of iodine on children. Advertisement Step 1 Cleanse the ringworm site and surrounding skin thoroughly to remove any bacteria and dead skin cells....
Sugar has been used to treat bedsores. Healing through the use of sugar is an old-time tradition that has been used by both Native Americans and different tribes in Africa. In 2009, a series of tests were conducted in British hospitals to determine whether there's any truth behind the idea that sugar can be used to treat wounds and ease pain. After a series of tests, the Daily Mail newspaper in England reported that the treatment had been a success....
Handlebars of a bike with a computer on them Image Credit: Andrey Lavrishchev/Hemera/Getty Images The Schwinn bike computer enables you to calculate the distance and time of your cycling trek. Schwinn offers wireless computer models that do not hinder the movement of your handlebars. Schwinn’s signature 12-function wireless computer features a convenient mounting bracket that fits around the handlebars of your road or mountain bike. The Schwinn computer features a specialized magnet and sensor that calculates the speed of your bicycle wheel....
A woman is pouring coffee in a french press. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Decaffeinated coffee allows you to indulge in the rich, dark, nutty and slightly bitter taste of coffee without the worries of caffeine. While caffeine is generally considered safe, too much can lead to anxiety or trouble sleeping. Decaffeinated coffee, like caffeinated coffee, is naturally low in calories if drunk on its own, which can help with weight loss....
A slender woman is measuring her waist. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Not only is it possible to lose three pounds in two weeks, health professionals endorse this rate of weight loss. The safest amount of weight to lose in a week is one to two pounds. Following a low-calorie diet and exercising are the most reliable ways to do this, and will help build habits that will keep the weight off....
Your body can use carbs or fats for energy. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages Your body needs energy to function, from breathing to thinking to exercising. One point missed in the battle between carbs and fats (or lipids) is the fact that your body can use either of these macronutrients for energy and, if you eat too many, they’ll get stored in the same way. Advertisement Lipid Energy Storage Gram for gram, lipids — like butter and oils — provide more than twice as many calories as other macronutrients (both carbs and protein), at 9 calories per gram, according to the Cleveland Clinic....
Cucumbers are low in potassium. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Potassium is needed for the normal functioning of your muscles, including your heart. But if your kidneys are not working properly, excessive amounts of potassium can build up in your blood, making it necessary to modify your diet to one containing low potassium foods. Advertisement Why Reduce Dietary Potassium Your kidneys have a role in maintaining your body’s total potassium level by balancing potassium intake with potassium excretion....
A Chinese dish of beef brain in chili sauce is served in a white bowl.. Image Credit: nanoqfu/iStock/Getty Images You might not often see it in in your local grocery store, but cow brain has been consumed in America since at least the early 1900s, according to “The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.” The brains – which can be eaten sauteed, pan-fried or boiled – come packed with nutrients and help you consume more minerals, vitamins, protein and healthy fat....
Toenails can reveal clues about your health and lifestyle. Image Credit: Tanyaporn Nakornchai / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Toenails can reveal clues about your health and lifestyle. While brittle toenails are often the result of aging, they could hint at a vitamin deficiency or fungal infection. By zeroing in on what’s causing your toenails to weaken, you can address the problem and strengthen your nails. Advertisement Read more: What Vitamins Are Needed for Strong Nails?...
A woman is getting ready to sprint on a running track. Image Credit: DeanDrobot/iStock/Getty Images Running isn’t usually considered a power movement. That’s because running is often associated with long, slow distance. Endurance work. Jogging. Advertisement But running is an ideal way to develop power if we define it as sprinting rather than steady-state training. When it comes to power development, there might not be a more effective method than sprinting....
Leaving your tea bag in your cup could affect the flavor and antioxidant content of your cup of tea. Image Credit: Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Moment/GettyImages In This Article How to Make Tea Tea Bag in the Cup Brewing Times and Temps Benefits of Tea There's a strong debate brewing in the tea community: Should you leave your tea bag in or take it out while drinking? There are advantages to both, but it ultimately comes down to personal preference....
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Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages Average height is related to both food intake and the prevalence of disease in the population. Archaeologists can use fossils to calculate the height of individuals who lived in the past. The most useful bone for estimating height is the femur, or thighbone, which makes up one quarter of an individual's height and is the longest bone in the human body. In 2011, the average American man measures 69....
A skewer of grilled yellowtail tuna on a salad plate. Image Credit: netjens/iStock/Getty Images Yellowtail is often mistaken for a type of tuna. This delicate fish is a member of the jack family, which includes the pompano and amberjack fish. Yellowtail fish has a mild, sweet flavor with a firm texture. The majority of yellowtail fish are raised on fish farms in Japan and imported as frozen fillets. The Japanese call this fish hamachi and use it regularly in sushi....
