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Although pescatarian diets are generally healthy, they do come with some potential disadvantages, including mercury exposure and ethical questions about fish farming or wild harvesting practices. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages A “pescatarian” or “pesco-vegetarian” diet is essentially a vegetarian diet that also includes fish as an additional protein source. A pescatarian diet packs many of the benefits of a plant-based diet, including leaner body composition, lower risk of heart disease and reduced inflammation, while offering you great flexibility in your choice of proteins....

A couple of glasses of red wine each day may be good for your health. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/GettyImages If you enjoy a glass or two of wine after a busy day, you might experience some unexpected health benefits. But too much alcohol consumption has the opposite effect. Advertisement Pairing those two glasses of wine a day with a Mediterranean diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and whole grains with healthy servings of fish and dairy, and limited amounts of meats and sweets, is so much the better....

The GI of a boiled sweet potato is 63, plus or minus 6 points. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you have diabetes, you’re mostly likely familiar with the glycemic index, a value assigned to foods that shows how fast they increase your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Some vegetables are classified as low glycemic index foods, so you may wonder where sweet potatoes fall. Advertisement Any food with a glycemic index below 55 is considered "low glycemic....

The majority of statistics show favorable health benefits from a vegetarian diet, including reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may be considering omitting meat from your diet. Many restaurants and supermarkets now offer protein alternatives to make your decision easier. But is a vegetarian diet healthier? Learn about the pros and cons of a diet for vegetarian or vegan vs....

Weigh the pros and cons of fish oil supplements before you add them to your daily regimen. Image Credit: solidcolours/iStock/GettyImages Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy diet. They play a vital role in ensuring the health of your cells and brain, and they can help keep inflammation in check. Advertisement While these essential fatty acids can be found in an array of whole foods, including fish, nuts, seeds, avocados and plant oils, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), many Americans prefer to take a fish oil supplement to ensure they're getting enough....

A man holding several vitamins while his wife embraces him. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet provides the body with most vitamins and nutrients needed to sustain adequate functions. However, young adults face a variety of life challenges, from completing college to starting first jobs and building lasting relationships. Managing the new daily responsibilities can often take precedence over eating well-balanced meals. Vitamin supplements are necessary when healthy eating does not occur....

A woman is lifting a barbell. Image Credit: InnerVisionPRO/iStock/Getty Images Unless you want to send your fellow gym members scrambling to get out of the way, you have to secure your weights to the barbell. None of the clamps or collars are hard to figure out, but if you’re not sure if you’re attaching them correctly, ask. Advertisement Barbells Barbells are long, steel bars with removable weighted plates on each end....

The oil derived from shea nuts is rich in vitamin E. Image Credit: Elenathewise/iStock/GettyImages The skin is the only organ that can benefit from topically applied supplements or remedies. Sunlight, pollution, injuries, poor diet, smoking and simply getting older can all take their toll on skin, especially the delicate skin on your face. Advertisement Tip Using vitamin E for the face helps to undo some of the damage inflicted on skin by fighting free radicals, improving elasticity and promoting healing....

The gluteus maximus is the biggest human muscle and assists with day-to-day motion. Image Credit: AndreaAstes/iStock/Getty Images While big and strong muscles can be aesthetically pleasing, they’re also responsible for moving your body, keeping you active. Without strong muscles, you’re more prone to injury, which could develop into chronic pain or muscle fatigue. Advertisement Being the biggest muscle in the body, your glutes are responsible for a lot of the movements we complete each day....

Close-up of a bowl of pasta salad. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/Getty Images Cold pasta dishes are refreshing on warm days and attractive any time of year for the ease in serving. Making cold pasta and storing it in the refrigerator for serving whenever you’re ready is convenient, particularly when you’re busy. Make your dish with whole grain pasta for the heart-healthy benefits of the fiber found in whole grains. While cold pasta is often considered a casual food, it’s also easy to create an elegant meal composed entirely of cold foods from all the food groups for complete nutrition....

Fiber-rich vegetables are a significant component of the F-Factor diet. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages Before you roll your eyes at another trendy-sounding diet, there are a few things you should know about the F-Factor Diet. No, the F doesn’t stand for a four-letter word that you might yell when restricting foods in an effort to lose weight. It stands for fiber. Yes, that’s right, plain ol’ fiber. Advertisement The weight-loss program was created by Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD, almost by accident....

Your gastric juice is remarkably acidic. When food arrives in your stomach, it plunges into a warm bath of hydrochloric acid. This corrosive stew accelerates digestion and provides the right conditions to activate an important digestive enzyme also found in your stomach. Chemists measure the concentration of solutions using a unit called a mole, and the molarity of the acid in your stomach is remarkably high. Advertisement Molarity A mole is a unit equivalent to 6....

Knowing what to eat to gain muscle will help you make gains after your strength-training workout. Image Credit: Primorac91/E+/GettyImages In This Article Eat More Protein Fuel Your Workouts With Carbs Increase Your Calories Time Your Nutrients There are many reasons gaining muscle mass may be one of your goals. Whether you want to gain strength to help you run around the park with your kids, bulk up for a fitness competition or simply maintain a healthy body and muscle mass as you age, the process for building muscle is largely the same....

Get antioxidants from wheatgrass and barley grass. Image Credit: eskymaks/iStock/Getty Images Wheatgrass and barley grass are usually dried and sold in powder or tablet form because the sprouts are hard to digest. As a general guideline, tablets contain fewer nutrients than powders per dose, and wheatgrass supplies more vitamins and minerals than barley grass. Both provide chlorophyll and vitamins A, C and K, however. If you take anticoagulant medication, talk to your doctor before consuming either supplement....

There are limited options when it comes to fitness trackers for wheelchair users, but companies like Apple and Permobil are innovators in the field. Image Credit: Elize Strydom/Moment/GettyImages We may not all be Paralympians, but many wheelchair users like me can still benefit from a cardio workout. Advertisement The U.S. government's Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adults, with or without disabilities, get at least 150 minutes total (that's 2 1/2 hours) of aerobic physical activity per week, plus at least two weekly strength-training sessions....

Almonds and chestnuts are alkaline forming. Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages Nuts listed as alkaline nuts are chestnuts and almonds, while acid nuts are peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans and Brazil nuts. Regardless of where they fit on the alkalinity/acidity scale, nuts are a good source of protein, fiber, healthy fats and other nutrients. Advertisement Tip Almonds and chestnuts are alkaline forming. Nutrients in Nuts Nuts are rich in protein, which makes them a good substitute for meat....

Many people find it hard to stop after one drink, but there are a few simple ways to teach yourself to drink in moderation. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages You planned to meet your friends for a cocktail or beer after work. Next thing you know, you’re on your second or third drink and, even though you know you’ll be feeling it in the morning, you can’t seem to get yourself to go home....

There's a safe — and unsafe — way to work out with noise-cancelling headphones. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When you’re trying to catch some shuteye on a long plane flight next to a crying baby, noise-cancelling headphones are a necessity. They’re also essential for drowning out the distracting clank of barbells at the gym. But what about sporting them when you’re running outdoors? Advertisement If you run on the open road, you need to have situational awareness to stay safe....

How to lose weight with oregano oil. Oil of oregano is a natural substance that is made from wild oregano plants. Because it is wild, oil of oregano is reportedly made without any additives or chemicals. Naturopaths suggest that oil of oregano can help treat a variety of symptoms and aid in weight loss. Some preliminary research has shown that oil of oregano is a germicide and has antibacterial properties. No scientific research exists that connects oil of oregano to weight loss; however, oil of oregano is purported to help with digestive health and increase metabolic rate which helps lead to weight loss....

Wondering what to mix with ground venison? Beef and pork are your best bets. Image Credit: Bjoern Bremer/Moment/GettyImages Ground venison, or deer meat, is gamey-tasting and has very little fat. Because venison is so lean, you can improve its taste and texture by mixing it with pork sausage or beef for some added fat. Advertisement Deer fat is not palatable and does not melt well, making it a poor choice for adding fat to your ground meat....