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When consumed in moderation, seaweed snacks are a good source of iodine and other nutrients. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Seaweed snacks are growing in popularity because they are salty, tasty and marketed as healthy foods. There is even an emerging market for seaweed pills — containing various sea vegetables and marine algae — to treat iodine deficiency among other claims. Advertisement Like many things, too much seaweed is not always a good thing....

In some cases, you may find grits preferable to oatmeal. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages It’s a perennial breakfast debate: grits or oatmeal? Both of these whole grains can be part of a balanced breakfast, but which one should you reach for in the morning? The answer depends on the types of health benefits you want. Advertisement Grits are a whole grain form of corn made into a porridge. This hearty food is particularly common in the Southern region of the country, where it has been part of Native American culture for centuries and is even the official prepared food of Georgia....

Biscuits don't necessarily need baking powder to be fluffy. Image Credit: Karin Lau/iStock/Getty Images Baking powder seems mysterious when you don’t understand the science. You add a tiny amount to biscuit batter and what would have emerged as a flat, dense hockey puck comes out of the oven a fluffy treat. If you don’t have any baking powder around the house, don’t fret. There are a few quick, easy and convenient ways to replace it once you understand what it is and how it works....

Friends drinking glasses of red wine. Image Credit: Christopher Robbins/Photodisc/Getty Images After a long day at work, it can be tempting to put your feet up and relax with a glass of red wine. Although you should monitor how frequently you consume alcohol beverages, you don’t have to worry about your blood sugar as you enjoy a glass of wine. The glycemic index of this sweet beverage is much lower than you’d expect....

Vegetables for sale at a farmers market. Image Credit: Dangubic/iStock/Getty Images Silicon is a mineral that, like calcium and vitamin D, can help improve the strength of your bones and lower your risk for osteoporosis, according to an article published in the “International Journal of Endocrinology” in 2013. Plant foods tend to contain more silicon than animal foods, so vegetarians often have higher silicon intakes than meat eaters do. Advertisement Common Dietary Sources Red wine, beer, raisins, whole-grain bread, bran cereal, brown rice, green beans and mineral water are some of the more common sources of silicon....

Wheat bread can have just as much carbs as regular bread. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages Wraps may seem like a healthier option than bread because of the reputation bread has gotten over the past several decades, but the carbs in a wrap may be just as high as those found in most types of bread. Advertisement Tip Wheat breads tend to have more calories than wheat wraps. This would seem to make wraps a healthier option, but this can all depend on the specific type of bread or wrap....

Man and woman fishing in flowing river. Image Credit: Stewart Sutton/Digital Vision/Getty Images Directly or indirectly, water affects all facets of life. Without it, there would be no vegetation on land, no oxygen for animals to breathe and the planet would look entirely different than it does today. Water is necessary keep people’s bodies and the environment healthy and should be valued and protected as the precious resource it is....

Does weight loss diminish excessive sweating? Image Credit: Berc/iStock/Getty Images Maintaining a healthy weight has many benefits, ranging from improving your health to improving your appearance and self-confidence. If you have excessive sweating, losing weight might help reduce that problem. Not all excessive sweating is weight-related. But even if your sweating has another cause, getting to a healthy weight is a good idea. Advertisement Function Excessive sweating is also known as hyperhidrosis....

Your iPhone can help with your workouts. Image Credit: Eva Blanco/iStock/GettyImages If you can’t or won’t join a gym, your iPhone can double as a personal trainer. One of the best things about the iPhone is that whatever you want to do, there’s probably an app for it. Advertisement Depending on your knowledge of fitness, you could go with an app that lets you build your own workout or one that allows you to combine pre-designed exercises....

If you are eating fish, you probably are already getting enough Vitamin B-12. Image Credit: Roxiller/iStock/GettyImages Ensuring your body receives enough vitamin B-12 is integral to the production and maintenance of healthy red blood cells, the upkeep of neurological function and sustaining a healthy nervous system. Advertisement Luckily, most people receive enough vitamin B-12 from their diet alone and don't necessarily require supplementation; the vitamin is present in many staple foods....

You can perform plenty of exercises on a trampoline to tone your abs. Image Credit: Stewart West/iStock/Getty Images Most people think of toning their tummy by doing traditional cardio like running, jogging, bicycling or stair climbing. Also, the standard abdominal equipment provided by gyms like crunch machines and captain’s chairs are used by many to create a toned stomach. Advertisement However, trampolines workouts are a unique way to strengthen your heart as well as your muscles....

If you are looking to lose weight, don't drink fruit juice at night. Image Credit: Rouzes/iStock/GettyImages Fruit juice may seem like a healthy choice — after all, it’s from fruit which is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants — but is drinking juice at night good or bad? The truth is, drinking high-sugar drinks like apple juice at night can lead to weight gain instead of weight loss. Advertisement That's because the sugar in fruit juice can interfere with hormones like insulin and prompt your body to store fat, instead of losing it....

Elk meat is considered by some to have more flavor than beef. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Elk is not among the most commonly raised and consumed meats in the United States, but there is a market for the game meat. Many farms raise elk to sell as food, and in some parts of the country restaurants offer elk steak as a main course. This meat has a different taste than beef – which some consumers find preferable....

A close-up of frozen fruit in plastic containters on a table. Frozen fruits and vegetables may account for over 22 million tons of frozen products by the year 2015, as indicated in a report by the firm Global Industry Analysts and reported by PRWeb. Although not as popular as frozen vegetables, frozen fruit sales may increase because of the convenience and year-round availability. If you are trying to include more fruit into your diet, using the right types of frozen fruit is healthy and nutritious....

Your fitness routine may be comfortable, but more variety can help you meet your goals faster. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Humans? Ha! It’d be more accurate to call us Creatures of Routine. Let’s face it: Routine is our comfort zone. Most of us set an alarm for the same time every day (and with the same tune, no less), eat the same overnight oats for breakfast and take the same route to and from work....

Dips are a great arm workout. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/GettyImages Navy SEALs experience some of the toughest military training around, and for good reason — they’re assigned to some of the most challenging and dangerous missions in the military. The people who make up the Navy SEALs are renowned for their superior fitness and technical abilities. Advertisement Whether you aspire to join this elite part of the armed forces or just want to demonstrate their extraordinary fitness levels, you'll need to start training like a SEAL....

Combining foods rich in vitamin C with foods rich in iron increases your absorption. Image Credit: Denira777/iStock/GettyImages During your childbearing years, your daily iron intake needs are more than twice that of a man’s. That’s because you lose blood every month during menstruation. If you’re like most women, you may have a hard time meeting your daily iron needs and wonder what are normal iron levels are. Advertisement The Many Functions of Iron Iron is an essential mineral, which means your body can’t make it on its own and you must get it from outside sources....

There's no need to avoid eating popcorn if you have diverticulitis. Image Credit: Karen Ilagan/Moment/GettyImages If you have diverticulitis and have been avoiding eating corn or you’re afraid to eat popcorn or seeds, you don’t need to worry. The best diverticulitis diet is made up of healthy, high-fiber foods, which can include corn and popcorn. Advertisement Years ago, doctors worried that corn and seeds might be harmful to people with diverticulosis....

Fortified foods can deliver a wider range of nutrients than supplements, but both can be beneficial depending on your diet. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Your cereal and orange juice may be spiked. Well, with vitamins and minerals, that is. Plenty of everyday processed foods are fortified with nutrients the typical American doesn’t get enough of, including fiber, iron and vitamin D. Advertisement But there are also supplements you can take to get those nutrients — so which source is better?...

If you get a headache after eating seafood, that food could be a potential allergen for you. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages If you get a headache after eating fish, it might not just be a coincidence. The preservatives or other additives in seafood can trigger a painful migraine. The reasons for an after-dinner headache may also include an illness caused by contaminated fish or — although unlikely — a seafood allergy....