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Peanut butter is a great snack food. Image Credit: 5second/iStock/GettyImages Snacking is a great dietary practice — it keeps you energized, helps you get important nutrients and can prevent overeating at mealtimes. For those who follow keto or Atkin’s, snacking options don’t have to be limited. There are plenty of zero-carb snacks out there for you to choose from. Advertisement Before you start to plan your snacking options, it's important to consider why you're looking for no-carb snack foods and whether incorporating a few complex carbohydrates could be of benefit to you....

The overhead squat is a challenging exercises that requires mobility and strength. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages There’s no doubt that mastering an overhead squat unleashes your inner superhero. Few things look and feel quite as impressive as a glutes-to-ground squat with a loaded barbell overhead. Advertisement But as with most advanced exercises (ahem, pull-ups), the overhead squat demands a lot of prep and patience. Unlike a traditional back or front squat, this variation requires a stable, overhead arm position, which means a combination of shoulder mobility and core strength....

You need to be consistent to lose weight. Image Credit: insta_photos/iStock/GettyImages Losing 20 pounds can seem like a daunting goal and you’re probably wondering where to start. Although a combination of diet and exercise is ideal, you can achieve weight loss through diet alone. Here’s how. Advertisement Read more: 15 Tips From Real People Who Succeeded at Losing Weight Video of the Day Tip Even if exercise is off the table, you can still lose weight by cutting calories and eating right....

Talk to your doctor if you're having trouble losing post-IVF weight. Image Credit: Cathy Yeulet/Hemera/Getty Images Weight gain can be a side effect of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, says the National Institutes of Health. Women who develop ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS, due to the procedure might gain as much as 10 pounds in less than a week. The key to losing weight after IVF is the same as for anyone aiming to lose excess pounds: burn more calories than you consume by reducing your total intake or exercising more....

Image Credit: Getty images/jacoblund Together with Athleta, we're compiling actionable wellness advice you need from the experts—and Well+Good is bringing it to life all year long at events in NYC. Here, Elisa Shankle, co-founder of HealHaus, shares her four-week guide to building a community within wellness. Advertisement It's no secret that forming strong, long-lasting friendships as an adult isn't easy. Your school days are over, you've maybe moved to a new city, and you're no longer surrounded by people who immediately love all the same things you do....

Eat fiber-carb rich vegetables to help raise your leptin levels. Image Credit: SherSor/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to weight (and the chronic conditions associated with having overweight), calories, carbohydrates and fat get a lot of attention, but many people tend to overlook the important role that hormones, like an increase of leptin, play. You have a lot of hormones in your body, but two, in particular, ghrelin and leptin, play vital roles in managing your weight....

Dilute, distract your tastebuds, or add a starch to soak up extra salt — these are all good solutions when you have soup that’s too salty. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages You added an extra pinch or two or the saltshaker lid slipped off, and now your soup is too salty. Dumping the whole pot and ordering takeout isn’t your only option. You can usually fix your meal when there’s too much salt in your food....

Chanitx is a medication to quit smoking, but it does have the side effect nausea. Image Credit: TanjalaGica/iStock/Getty Images Chantix, also known as varenicline, is a medication to help patients quit smoking by blocking the urge to smoke. A side effect of Chantix is nausea. Since quitting smoking is important to lower the risk of disease, it would be helpful to reduce the side effect of nausea so the medicine can be used....

You can make some swaps, like using a cottage cheese replacement for the ricotta cheese in lasagna. Image Credit: Roxiller/iStock/GettyImages There aren’t a lot of comfort foods more fulfilling than a cheesy dish of lasagna. But if you’re trying to eat healthier, the traditional version might not fall in line with your goals. Luckily, you can make some swaps, like using a cottage cheese replacement for the ricotta cheese. Advertisement While making the swap may make your lasagna different from your mom's, cottage cheese lasagna actually tastes just like the "real" thing and it's lower in calories, fat and carbohydrates....

Hiit training can help trim fat from your stomach. Image Credit: nuiiko/iStock/GettyImages Everyone gains fat here and there, but men are more likely to store it in their stomachs, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Making lifestyle changes, however, such as doing high-intensity exercise, reducing stress and avoiding alcohol, can help trim stomach fat from a man’s midsection. Advertisement Read more: 6 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Belly Fat for Good Video of the Day The Risk of Stomach Fat All bodies, male or female, need some fat to function properly....

A young woman is measuring her waist. Image Credit: gpagomenos/iStock/Getty Images For most people, eating 1,500 calories a day shouldn’t lead to weight gain. In fact, this caloric intake is more likely to result in weight loss than anything else. This isn’t to say a 1,500-calorie diet won’t cause you to gain weight. Your body’s caloric need is affected by your age, height, weight and level of physical activity, so you may find under certain circumstances that 1,500 calories is too many calories for you....

Stretching the muscles around the knee is key to reducing inflammation. Image Credit: Nando Martinez/iStock/GettyImages Exercise might not be the best way to get rid of inflammation in the knee, but it may help. It’s particularly beneficial for those with arthritis, leading to greater flexibility and range of motion. Certain movements can also strengthen the muscles surrounding your knee and relieve discomfort. Advertisement What Causes a Swollen Knee? Knee inflammation can have a multitude of causes, from osteoarthritis to overuse injuries and bursitis....

Some medical conditions require special diets. Image Credit: DimaSobko/iStock/Getty Images The premise of a well-balanced diet is to keep people well. “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” encourages fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to reduce the risk of chronic disease. These recommendations are to help the general public. People with medical problems may require special diets for their conditions. Advertisement Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugars....

Take note of the vitamins you take. Image Credit: Ls9907/iStock/Getty Images Centrum Multivitamin/Multimineral is a balanced supplement that contains the full complement of vitamins and minerals you need to maintain health. It provides 100 percent of your daily requirement of 13 individual ingredients, with lower concentrations of others that are commonly found in large quantities in food. The normal dose of one tablet per day is safe, but overdoses can occur....

Along with other legumes, pinto and kidney beans are the dried seeds that grow inside bean pods. These beans contain no trans fats and are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Eating beans helps prevent heart disease and even fights cancer. The protein in pinto and kidney beans allows you to eat them as meat substitutes in your meal plan. Fiber Factor Pinto and kidney beans provide the fiber you need to reduce hunger and keep your digestive system running smoothly....

Stay hydrated and consider a sports drink containing salt during particularly difficult workouts. Image Credit: JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages Sweat doesn’t isn’t just moisture meant to cool your skin; it also contains salt. The salt can accumulate on your skin and clothing, making unattractive white stains on your shirt after sweating that can make you feel uncomfortable walking around after you exercise. Advertisement Tip Salt stains on your clothes are normal in most cases, but take the proper precautions to replenish your body's salt levels during and after hard workouts....

Image Credit: padrin7/iStock/Getty Images Lipodrene is a dietary supplement developed by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, marketed as a weight-loss aid. The supplement contains ephedra extract, as well as other ingredients including hoodia, green tea extract and caffeine. Taking Lipodrene can have a number of health effects, including a number of negative side effects. Always consult your physician before taking any dietary supplement, including Lipodrene. Advertisement Difficulty Sleeping One side effect of taking Lipodrene with ephedra is disruption of your normal sleep cycle....

Smooth Move Tea® contains laxative sennosides. Organic Smooth Move® Tea is a caffeine-free, herbal tea made by Traditional Medicinals of Sebastopol, California. According to the product website, this herbal tea contains 98 percent organic ingredients. Although the main ingredient of Organic Smooth Move is known to ease constipation, the FDA has not evaluated the claims of this product. Consult your doctor before using herbs to treat a health condition. Advertisement Smooth Move Tea The product website describes the taste of the regular Organic Smooth Move tea as “sweet and slightly bitter with citrus-orange and spicy notes....

Spinach is a high-fiber food. Spinach is a common vegetable used in casseroles and salads and as a side dish. Stomach cramps that occur after consuming spinach may be a sign of a more serious condition, or they may be related to food poisoning. If the cramps are consistent every time you eat spinach, you may have a condition called histamine intolerance. Eating spinach also increases your dietary fiber, which could lead to temporary stomach cramping and other digestive symptoms....

A woman is on a running trail. Image Credit: kieferpix/iStock/Getty Images Advil, the trade name for the compound ibuprofen, is one of many popular over-the-counter medications in the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Runners make ample use of NSAIDs because of the high incidence of injuries and pain of an inflammatory nature that they experience. While Advil is extremely effective for treating a range of running injuries, like all medications it carries the risk of serious side effects, and prophylactic supplementation appears to exaggerate these....