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Pot roast can be high in calories and saturated fat if you don't watch your serving size. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages Pot roast is typically made by browning and then slowly simmering a cut of beef with a mix of vegetables and spices in liquid. The result tends to be high in calories, in part due to the typical large serving size. Advertisement However, limiting yourself to the recommended 3-ounce serving of meat and filling up on vegetables can help you keep the calories in your meal under control....

Supplement tablets and pills. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images If you want larger breasts and don’t want to put out the money for enhancement surgery, bust supplements may sound like a good idea, but their effectiveness is dubious and their use may carry a risk of serious illness. Natural Curves supplements are produced by the company Biotech and sold through retailers like GNC. The product is marketed as a natural way to increase the size of your breasts....

While consuming carbonated water may not be that much different from drinking regular water, sugary soda can have a negative effect on your entire body — whether or not you’re exercising. Image Credit: Cata N / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Soda may be filled with enough caffeine and sugar to give you a rush of energy before exercising, but the effects of carbonated drinks on exercising outweigh the benefits. Soda or other sugary, carbonated drinks can affect your body during exercise and afterward....

Green tea may prevent blood clots in some people. Green tea, the unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis, retains much of the color of the plant's leaves, while black tea, derived from fermentation of tea leaves, takes on a darker color. Dozens of countries produce tea; however, most green tea production remains in China and Japan, where tea drinking originated. Science has revealed a variety of health benefits of green tea, including some potential benefits for prevention of blood clot formation associated with cardiovascular disease....

Foods from each food group contribute to overall health. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Though the functions of foods are the same, the six food groups of the food guide pyramid have evolved. The United States Department of Agriculture transformed the food guide pyramid into a new icon for dietary guidelines, the MyPlate Guide. The MyPlate Guide icon visually represents the USDA’s recommendations for choosing a healthy eating pattern and is designed to show the proper proportions of what is now the five food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, proteins and dairy....

Woman doing crunches Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Contrary to popular belief, the classic crunch in not the most effective abdominal exercise. A study conducted by the American Council on Exercise shows the crunch falling short of the top ten exercises. Even so, the crunch can still help tone and develop the muscles at the front and sides of your torso, specifically the rectus abdominis and obliques. When performed regularly, this core-strengthening exercise can help improve your balance, posture, athletic performance and make daily tasks easier....

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good bacteria because they help the digestive system and may also treat other health conditions. Image Credit: Thodsapol Thongdeekhieo / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages According to Cleveland Clinic, probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are beneficial because they help the digestive system and may also treat other health conditions. However, too much of a good thing can cause side effects, which is one of the disadvantages of yogurt....

If you’re in the “zone,” you’ll be in a physiological state where your body is able to reduce diet-induced inflammation, control blood sugar and achieve a healthy weight. Image Credit: barol16/iStock/GettyImages Could eating a certain ratio of macronutrients at each meal be the key to greater health? That’s the theory behind the Zone Diet, a meal plan created by biochemist Dr. Barry Sears. Advertisement If you're in the "zone," you'll be in a physiological state where your body is able to reduce diet-induced inflammation, control blood sugar and achieve a healthy weight....

There are many reasons to avoid making dinner at home and knowing you have to do the dishes is one of them. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to actually cooking a meal at home, busy schedules make it seem like there’s not enough time in the day. And then there’s the clean-up and dishes that need to be washed. Advertisement Sometimes, when you take all of this into consideration, it feels like it's worth the extra expense of ordering out or grabbing something already prepared....

This drop-set dumbbell workout will fire up your lower body, including your glutes and quads. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Could your butt workouts use a refresh? There are a few simple ways to make your glute routine more challenging, like adding drop sets. And we’re not talking about taking reps or sets out of your workout. Advertisement Rather, drop-set workouts involve performing an exercise with a certain amount of weight for as many reps as you can with good form and then recovering for as long as it takes you to do the same exercise with a lighter set of weights for as many reps as you can....

A close up of a pair of running shoes and a barbell Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images A tingly feeling when exercising is typically caused by a neurological or vascular problem. In its mildest or most harmless forms, the tingling could be the result of a bra strap that is too tight, or it could be related to blood pressure changes during the workout. Regardless of the location and cause of the tingling, you should pay attention if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as pain, or if the pain or tingling doesn’t dissipate after you stop exercising....

Although no specific food can prevent an infection, eating a variety of antioxidant-rich foods will strengthen your immune system. Image Credit: Vladislav Nosick / 500px/500Px Plus/GettyImages Eating the right foods can boost your immune response to help defeat invading bacteria and pathogens that can cause infection and disease. A varied diet will likely provide you with all the nutrients your body needs, but it’s good to know which specific foods are the best natural bacteria killers....

Children's bikes are sized according to wheel diameter. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images When buying a bike for your child, it’s important to know whether he’ll feel comfortable when riding it. If a bike is too small, he’ll feel cramped and perhaps even embarrassed when sitting on it. If it’s too large, he might be afraid of losing control of the bike. Using general guidelines for your child’s age and leg length will help you to choose a bike that’s a good fit....

A registered dietitian can help you with strategize which foods to purchase and cook for your specific health needs or goals. Image Credit: SDI Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Registered Dietitian vs. Nutritionist Reasons to See an RD How to Find One Your First Session Success Factors Time Commitment Food is medicine, so working with a registered dietitian to get your diet in order is a critical component of achieving optimal health....

Daily vitamins are an essential part of a teen's diet. Image Credit: Mawardi Bahar / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages It’s important for teenagers to get all the necessary vitamins daily. However, several vitamins are particularly important for growth, development and sustained energy levels. Fill your diet with a variety of vitamin-rich foods to get plenty of vitamins, as well as other nutrients, without having to worry about taking dietary supplements. Advertisement Read more: Examples of Foods That Contain Vitamins Video of the Day If you have concerns about the adequacy of your diet, talk to your doctor for recommendations on specific vitamins or whether you would benefit from multivitamins....

If probiotics make you sick, it's possible that you have an underlying issue, like SIBO, going on in your digestive system. Image Credit: RomarioIen/iStock/GettyImages Probiotics are supposed to make you feel better, right? So, if you take probiotics, nausea or other uncomfortable symptoms may follow. You may be left scratching your head wondering why the probiotics are making you sick. Advertisement Tip If probiotics make you sick, it's possible that you have an underlying issue, like SIBO, going on in your digestive system....

Nature made coconuts tough to open for the same reason it did other seeds -- to protect the embryo. When you open a coconut to extract its prized flesh, or endosperm, you have to go through several layers of protection: the outer skin, the husk, the shell and the seed skin. The shell, essentially the coconut's last line of defense, almost fuses to the flesh, and makes separation difficult. But applying heat loosens the flesh from the coconut shell, and makes this seed not such a tough nut to crack....

While research has not been conclusive, potential positive benefits of eating balsamic vinegar could include antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidative, antiobesity and antihypertensive effects. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/GettyImages An Italian aged vinegar, balsamic vinegar uses include in salad dressings. It is enjoyed for both its taste and perceived health benefits including antioxidant qualities. Although its claim to health is not yet medically proven, balsamic vinegar is widely available on grocery store shelves. Advertisement Tip Balsamic vinegar, which traditionally is made in Italy, is purported to have health benefits stemming from its active ingredients including polyphenols, micronutrients and other bioactive compounds....

You can eat tuna on a high blood pressure diet if you follow a few guidelines, like eating more potassium-rich foods. Image Credit: PhotoAttractive/E+/GettyImages Whether you’re rustling up a tuna salad or a classic tuna melt, a can of the versatile fish is always handy for a quick and tasty meal. But if you’re on a high blood pressure diet — that is, you’re trying to improve your blood pressure numbers a bit — you may wonder if canned tuna fits the bill....

Adding the Jefferson curl to your warm-up or cooldown routine benefits your spine, lower back, core and hamstrings. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Instructions Considerations Benefits Modifications Progressions Common Mistakes How to Add It to Your Workouts The Jefferson curl is an exercise that mobilizes the spine, strengthens the muscles of the lower back and core and provides a stretch for the hamstrings. If you have a healthy back, this movement can help you increase the strength and resiliency of your spine....