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Slather peanut butter over french toast for a healthy dose of fats and protein. Image Credit: DebbiSmirnoff/iStock/GettyImages There’s nothing worse than mid-morning hunger pangs. Especially when they hit right after breakfast — no, you’re not the only one eating lunch a few hours into the day. Advertisement But a tablespoon of nut butter (or two) may be the important ingredient your breakfast is missing. With its healthy fat, protein and fiber content, nut butter can help control your blood sugar levels and keep you satiated throughout your entire morning....

Oxtail is the common name for a cow’s tail. It is used in a variety of cuisines, including traditional Jamaican and Chinese recipes. Oxtail is most often served as part of a stew or a soup, as the fat, cartilage and bone marrow add plenty of flavor. The meat becomes very tender when it is subjected to wet cooking for long periods of time. Calories A 100-gram serving of oxtail contains 262 calories....

For safety, never over-inflate your exercise ball. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Exercise balls — also known as stability balls, balance balls and Swiss balls — are fantastic tools for general strength training and working your core. Instead of worrying about your exercise ball inflation pressure, focus on its size: Each ball is meant to be inflated to a certain diameter. Advertisement Tip You can also use an exercise ball as a substitute for a desk chair....

Try these sweet and savory high-protein waffles to feel fuller longer — and feel like a kid again. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Whipping up an omelet or some sunny-side-up eggs isn’t the only way to get protein in the morning. If you’re tired of the same old egg breakfast, try one of these surprisingly healthy waffles. Advertisement All of these waffle recipes offer more protein per serving than an egg — for reference, one large egg packs 6....

In general, a lower resting heart rate and quicker recovery in your heart rate after exercise signal better fitness. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages If you’re working on your cardio fitness, heart rate tracking is an effective way of gauging both your workout intensity and how your fitness improves. Advertisement Tip In general, a lower resting heart rate and quicker recovery in your heart rate after exercise signal better fitness. Tracking your heart rate during exercise is typically used less as a gauge of fitness and more as a gauge of exercise intensity in the moment — although you may notice those numbers changing over time as you get more fit....

Fresh herbal rosehip tea. Image Credit: Sarsmis/iStock/Getty Images The seed pod of a wild rose plant, rosehip has been used to treat indigestion, arthritis, colds and the flu. Hibiscus, a red-flowered shrub, is commonly used in herbal teas because of its pleasant taste. Medicinally, hibiscus has been used to treat upset stomach, anxiety and fevers. Drinking tea made from rosehip and hibiscus is thought to provide a myriad of health benefits....

We make deliberate choices about the language we use when it comes to gender. While more brands now carry gender-neutral workout clothes, you’ll still typically see clothing brands market their products to men or women. The main difference between most women’s and men’s jackets is the fit: Men’s versions tend to be longer in length and roomier due to physical differences. However, fabrics, quality and comfort should be the same between gender-labeled pairs....

Nuts boast many health benefits. Image Credit: yul38885 yul38885/iStock/GettyImages Conventional wisdom once held that, if you had an ulcer, it was because of the foods you ate. Today, though, we know that foods don’t cause or heal ulcers, and that includes nuts. There’s no evidence that nuts are bad for an ulcer. In general, nuts are good for your health. Advertisement "In the past it was thought that nuts were bad for digestion and could aggravate digestive diseases," says Andrew L....

Some people get stomach pain when eating apples. Image Credit: Dougal Waters/DigitalVision/GettyImages Apples are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, full of fiber to improve your digestive health and antioxidants that can lower your risk of heart disease. But all those benefits don’t do you any good if you often find yourself thinking: Apples make my stomach hurt after I eat them. Advertisement The most likely cause of your stomach pain is an allergy or fructose malabsorption....

Tannins are compounds classified as polyphenols, and they have both positive and negative effects on your health. Image Credit: Mikhail Dragunov/iStock/GettyImages Have you ever taken a sip of tea and felt a bitter, dry coating in your mouth almost immediately? You can thank what’s called a tannin in the tea for that. Tannins are compounds classified as polyphenols, and they have both positive and negative effects on your health. Advertisement While some tannins acts as antioxidants and can help combat inflammation, protect your heart health and reduce your risk of developing cancer, others, like tannic acid, act as anti-nutrients, interfering with the way certain minerals, like iron, are absorbed....

Three different freshly made smoothies. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/Getty Images Smoothie King’s Gladiator is a high-protein, low-carb smoothie designed to help you bulk up. The drink, intended as a meal replacement, combines the company’s protein formula with two fruits of your choosing. It is sold in three sizes: 20 oz., 32 oz. and 40 oz. Advertisement 20 Oz. The 20-ounce Gladiator has 180 calories, and no calories come from fat. If you consume 2,000 calories a day, the Gladiator is equal to 9 percent of your total daily calories....

Dry mouth and dehydration are common for runners, especially when exercising in the heat. Image Credit: Wand_Prapan/iStock/GettyImages Dry mouth during sports like running can stop you right in your tracks. Feeling parched or like your mouth is full of cotton is common for many runners, especially when exercising in the heat. Although a medical condition or medication could be to blame, the cause is often related to hydration. Advertisement Causes of Dry Mouth Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition that occurs when your salivary glands don’t make enough saliva, according to the Mayo Clinic....

Sucrose is table sugar, while lactose is milk sugar. Lactose and sucrose are both common kinds of sugar that feature prominently in the typical American diet. Though chemically similar in many regards, your body digests them differently, using different digestive enzymes. They also have different sources in food. It's more common for people to be lactose intolerant, but sucrose intolerance is quite rare. Advertisement Lactose Chemistry Lactose is a kind of sugar, which is a subtype of carbohydrate, explain Drs....

The effects of exercise on your skin aren't always great, but there are steps you can take to tame them. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages You may already know that exercise wields a huge influence on your wellbeing, from improving cardiovascular health to strengthening bones and muscles to boosting brainpower. But it might come as a surprise to discover that a sweat session also has a pretty significant affect on your skin — for better and worse....

Research doesn't currently support kombucha as a cure-all. Image Credit: Yulia Naumenko/Moment/GettyImages If you have diabetes and have hopped on the kombucha bandwagon (or you want to), you may be wondering whether kombucha’s sugar content is safe for you to consume. While human studies are limited to date, here’s where the science stands on if kombucha is good for people with diabetes. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The Health Benefits of Kombucha — and How to Pick the Right Bottle Video of the Day Behind Those Bubbles Kombucha is a fizzy tea fermented with bacteria and yeast and sweetened with sugar, says Colorado State University....

Eating healthy foods is best when you have gallbladder problems. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Whether or not you have gallbladder issues, the following suggestions are some of the best foods to eat with gallbladder trouble. Choosing your gallbladder diet menu carefully can help reduce added stress on your gallbladder and manage any symptoms. Advertisement Read more: Foods to Avoid When You Have Gallstones Video of the Day Your Gallbladder Diet Menu Ideas Your gallbladder’s role in digestion is to secrete bile into the small intestine during digestion....

The protein in chickpeas is one of their many nutritional benefits. Image Credit: ToscaWhi/iStock/GettyImages Chickpeas? Garbanzo beans? The name you give to the small, round, light-brown legumes with a creamy, nutty texture simply depends on where you live. Although they originated in the Middle East, people around the world consume them more than any other legume, according to the University of Arizona. The nutritional benefits of chickpeas stem from the rich amount of protein they offer and also from their excellent fiber, mineral and vitamin content....

All you need for this at-home CrossFit workout is a dumbbell, kettlebell or other heavy object. Image Credit: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir/E+/GettyImages Supersets, dropsets, EMOMs, AMRAPs — there are seemingly endless methods to challenge yourself with at-home CrossFit workouts. Advertisement The 21-15-9 couplet is yet another, and while it may seem simple — there are only two exercises! — it's definitely not easy. This superset-style CrossFit routine is sure to have you sweating and reaching for your water bottle after only the first round....

The shoulder press is a fundamental shoulder exercise, especially for building muscle. Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages When you are performing the shoulder press, you are using far more than three muscles to execute the lift. The arm muscles are the prime movers in the shoulder press, but the muscles of your trunk and core contract to stabilize you when you are lifting. Advertisement Tip Although your body uses more than three muscles during the shoulder press, the prime movers are the deltoid, trapezius and triceps....

The benefit you get from drinking Coke pales in comparison to its negative effects. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images People of all ages are familiar with the distinct red and white Coke logo. Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink that has endured for more than a century, despite having been given a run for its money by competitors such as Pepsi, another cola-flavored beverage. You might love the taste and fizziness of the “Real Thing....