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It's no secret that the sugar in fruit is better for you than the sugar in candy. Here's why. Image Credit: mediaphotos/iStock/GettyImages For the longest time — at least on food products’ nutrition facts label — natural and added sugars were lumped together as one and the same. But as of January 2020, this is no longer the case. Advertisement The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new nutrition label now requires that food manufactures specify the amount of added sugars found in a serving of any packaged food, and for good reason....

Lettuce and spinach are rich sources of nutrients. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Whether you’re watching your weight or want to add nutrient-dense food to your diet, lettuce and spinach are excellent choices. Lettuce and spinach are both favorite ingredients for salads and sandwiches, and both are naturally low in calories and provide fiber, vitamins and minerals. Advertisement Basic Nutrition Green leaf lettuce, which has more vitamins and minerals than iceberg lettuce, can be compared to spinach using a 1-cup serving size of each....

Sardines' nutrition rivals that of many foods that are more expensive and require more preparation. Image Credit: mythja/iStock/GettyImages Those little cans of sardines, perfect for packing a lunch, offer more nutrition than you might imagine. Sardines’ nutrition rivals that of many foods that are more expensive and require more preparation. Advertisement Sardines Nutrition Facts Sardines and good nutrition go hand-in-hand. These little fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids. A four-ounce serving contains 1,100 to 1,600 milligrams of omega-3s, according to Harvard Health....

Doctor speaking with patient in office. Image Credit: AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images Numerous health problems are associated with impaired fat digestion. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or NIDDK, fat molecules are a rich source of energy for your body. Many of your organs participate in the digestion of fatty foods. In most cases, fatty foods are easily digested. However, certain medical conditions may impair your body’s ability to break down fat, causing health complications that range from mild to severe....

Tofu is texturized soy protein. Soy products are used as a safe alternative to diary products, but for some people, eating soy can be an unpleasant experience. Stomach pains from tofu and soy are most likely related to a soy allergy. Tofu is textured soy protein that is used for cooking and substituting for cream, eggs and butter in various recipes. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that soy contains at least 15 different proteins that can cause an allergic reaction....

Stretching before your bike ride protects you from injuries and can improve your performance. Image Credit: Yolanda Cano/Demand Media Whether you bike to work, are training for a triathlon or swear by your favorite indoor cycling class, stretching before you hop on the bike can improve your performance and protect you from injury. Advertisement Triathlon coach Scott Seamster, CSCS, recommends hopping on your bike for a short warm-up ride, and then doing some dynamic stretches, which involve movement rather than holding a static stretch....

A healthy diet is among the best ways to get abs fast. Image Credit: Boris SV/Moment/GettyImages Thousands of ab crunches alone will not get you that desired six-pack. To achieve that ripped look you are also going to have to reduce your body fat percentage so the layer of fat that will otherwise cover your abs dissolves. Although the use of a gym would be an advantage, you can develop a six-pack at home....

Dumbbells engage stabilzation muscles. Image Credit: EzumeImages/iStock/Getty Images If you want biceps that are strong, shapely and balanced, then including multiple exercises in your overall workout is essential. Two great choices are the dumbbell curl and incline dumbbell curl. Both exercises target the biceps, but there are some key differences in how to perform these movements. Advertisement Basic Biceps Anatomy You have three flexor muscles located in the front of your arm: the biceps brachii, brachialis and the brachioradialis....

Infants and iron. Image Credit: MIXA next/MIXA/Getty Images Infants are typically born with enough iron to last four to six months, but then they require it from their diet. While iron deficiency is more common in infancy, it is possible for an infant to get too much iron, particularly if receiving supplementation or if there is a known genetic issue in the family. Excess amounts can lead to toxicity and even death....

You don't need a bunch of weights at the gym to get a challenging workout. Image Credit: Saksit Kuson / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If we’d all known our previous gym session would be our last (for now, at least), we probably would have devoted much more time to the squat rack or bench press. While you may not be able to get to the gym at the moment, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a killer workout at home....

If you're trying to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle and work out at home frequently, purchasing an exercise machine that generates electricity might be worth it. Image Credit: SportsArt/LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How They Work The Best Machines Shopping Tips As you work to overhaul your home and make it more environmentally friendly, you might be looking at how much electricity your exercise machine eats up. Treadmills, indoor bikes, ellipticals — they all suck electricity every time you plug them in (and you are unplugging them after you hop off, right?...

A man using a leg extension machine. Image Credit: nPine/nPine/Getty Images Weight training should be eased into after a hip replacement. It helps re-engage muscles as well as build muscle strength and endurance around the hip. After a hip replacement, being able to return to a normal weight training program with few limitations is likely. However, consult your surgeon before starting any exercise program. Advertisement Progression Because of pain and decreased flexibility post-surgery, don’t do weight training right away....

Amino acid supplements can complement your workout routine, but in most cases they aren't essential. Image Credit: Peter Berglund/Getty Images Enter a supplement store and you might be bombarded with rows and rows of fancy boxes of products claiming to make you stronger, get you leaner or improve your overall performance. Among these, you may have noticed essential amino acid (EAA) or branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements and wondered if they might work for you....

Pulled abs after exercise is probably due to over exercising. Image Credit: Lyndon Stratford/iStock/GettyImages You want to continue your workouts, but ab pain holds you back. Pain and tenderness in this area affect your ability to perform abdominal twists and cause discomfort when you change direction or even when you move during sleep. The first thing you need to do is to identify the cause. Advertisement Tip Pulled abdominal muscles after exercise are often due to overtraining, sudden movements, muscular imbalances or poor lifting form....

A plate with roasted chicken legs and french fries on a table. Image Credit: Slawomir Fajer/iStock/Getty Images Amino acids are considered the building blocks of protein. When protein is digested, it is broken down into individual amino acids. There are 20 amino acids, which are known as either essential or nonessential. Essential amino acids must be taken through the diet to meet daily nutritional needs. Nonessential amino acids are manufactured by the body....

Pudding is made with gelatin. Image Credit: Lynne Mitchell/iStock/GettyImages Gelatin can be made from a variety of animal sources, by heating the collagen found in the tendons, ligaments, bones and hides of cows, as well as in the skin of pigs. Gelatin can also be made by boiling the scales from fish. It’s easy to understand why so many people avoid it. Advertisement Tip Vegetarians and vegans don't eat gelatin because it's an animal byproduct derived from bones, skin, scales, ligaments and tendons....

The most tender oven roasts are those with plenty of fat marbling and come from the least-exercised parts of the cow. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Sunday meals with the family, dinner parties, cooking for a loved one on a romantic evening — a good roast serves as the centerpiece to a meaningful meal. But with the various types of cuts available, arming yourself with knowledge of the best roast cut can take your cooking up a notch....

Calcium fructoborate is a compound of boron, fructose and calcium found naturally in plant foods. It is also made synthetically and sold as a nutritional supplement. Research on calcium fructoborate is relatively new but suggests it may improve blood lipids, reduce inflammation and oxidation, complement cancer therapy and treat osteoporosis with few side effects. Dyslipidemia (Abnormal Levels of Lipids) A study published in the May 2011 issue of “Biological Trace Element Research” investigated the effects of a calcium fructoborate supplement taken for two weeks....

High-intensity workouts can spark the afterburn effect, or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, meaning your body burns more calories at rest after your sweat session is done. Image Credit: wundervisuals/E+/GettyImages Whether you prefer strength training or cardio workouts, you already know that exercise burns tons of calories. But some forms of exercise burn even more calories well ‌after‌ your workout is over. Advertisement This may sound too good to be true, but it's legit: During an intense workout, your body needs to shuttle enough oxygen and nutrients to your muscles....

Hydrolyzed soy protein is made by breaking down large soy protein molecules into their smaller, constituent amino acids by a chemical process. Image Credit: FotografiaBasica/iStock/GettyImages Hydrolysis of proteins breaks down large protein molecules into their smaller, constituent amino acids. This chemical process breaks the peptide bonds that hold together the individual amino acids. Hydrolyzed soy proteins are typically used to enhance the flavors in chicken and other meat products. Advertisement According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, hydrolyzed soy protein is not the only type of plant-based protein....