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A large bowl of vanilla ice cream. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images For anyone who grew up reading the literature of previous centuries, gout has an old-fashioned ring to it, like consumption or “la grippe.” Unfortunately, this painful and debilitating form of arthritis is still very much with us. Gout has traditionally been associated with rich foods, and many fatty foods such as ice cream can trigger attacks. Advertisement About Gout Gout is a debilitating inflammatory disease, one of the several forms of arthritis....

references Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" GFCO: "About Us" FDA Code of federal regulations: DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE Although soy is naturally gluten-free, always look for gluten-free labels on your products' packaging. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Soy Soy Lecithin Gluten-Free Soy Products Soy lecithin is a common additive used to emulsify foods. This ingredient is gluten-free and safe to eat, according to Beyond Celiac....

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans can help you combat hypertension. Image Credit: FilippoBacci/E+/GettyImages Food can have a major impact on your blood pressure status. By eating an anti-hypertensive diet, you may be able to successfully treat, or even reverse, high blood pressure. Advertisement Blood Pressure Basics Blood pressure is the force of exertion against your artery walls that your heart uses to pump blood. Measured in millimeters of mercury, systolic pressure (the first or top number) measures the force of exertion of each heartbeat, while diastolic pressure (the second number) measures the force between each heartbeat, according to the American Heart Association....

Potassium is a mineral that plays a vital role in nerve and muscle function. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/GettyImages Potassium is a mineral that plays a vital role in nerve and muscle function. If you don’t have enough potassium in your system — which, according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most of us don’t — you might experience fatigue and leg cramps. Here’s what you need to know. Advertisement How to Determine Low Potassium According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s incredibly rare for low potassium levels to cause isolated symptoms of fatigue without other red flags of the deficiency being present....

Not only is moose meat high in protein, iron and B vitamins (among other nutrients), it also has a fatty acid profile that's unique to big game species. Image Credit: Saaster/iStock/GettyImages Moose meat isn’t something you readily find on most grocery store shelves, but maybe it should be. Not only is the wild game meat high in protein, iron and B vitamins (among other nutrients), it also has a fatty acid profile that’s unique to big game species like moose, deer, caribou and elk meat....

Negative feedback loops regulate heart rate and blood pressure from going too high during exercise. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Digital Vision/Getty Images In This Article Definition Stages Effects on Exercise A negative feedback loop may sound like something you'd encounter in a toxic workplace. But it's actually an elegant system that your body uses to make sure all your systems are stable and operating smoothly. Advertisement What Is a Negative Feedback Loop? The negative feedback loop definition: “A negative feedback loop is a way of controlling deviations from a set point in the body,” says Mike T....

Nicotine patches are meant to help people stop smoking. Image Credit: Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank/GettyImages Nicotine was first promoted as a weight loss aid for women in the 1920s. The manufacturer of Lucky Strike cigarettes advertised its product as a better choice for weight control than sweets. The ad campaign was eventually followed by research. In the March 1995 issue of “Health Psychology,” researchers reported that smoking increased energy expenditure by as much as 9....

Gummy bears are made primarly of sugar. Image Credit: harmpeti/iStock/Getty Images Fat-free and lower in calories than many other types of candy, such as milk chocolate, gummy bears might appear to be a healthier sweet treat, but that’s just not so. While the occasional gummy bear or two won’t have a negative impact on your health, regularly popping several of the candies into your mouth at a time can cause you to consume too much sugar....

Eating more plant-based foods is good for you, regardless of whether or not you fully commit to a vegan diet. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative For many people, “going vegan” is bigger than just choosing what food goes in their bodies. It’s also about how those choices affect everything outside of their bodies: the animals, the planet and the global community. Advertisement And while ethical and environmental reasons shouldn't be discounted, what about nutrition?...

Eating the same food every day can be convenient, but it's not always the best idea when it comes to nutrition. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Having a go-to menu can save you time, money and the stress of answering “What’s for dinner?” day after day after day. But while a repetitive meal plan might appeal to your schedule, wallet and emotional wellbeing, it may not satisfy all of your nutrition needs....

Cranberries are good for your health. Image Credit: gitusik/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Cranberry Juice Antioxidants Other Health Benefits Sugar Content Cranberries contains a number of nutrients, such as vitamins C, E and K that your body needs. Along with being a rich source of antioxidants, cranberries contains calcium, phosphorus and potassium, and contain no cholesterol or saturated fat. Advertisement Tip Although red and white cranberries offer similar health benefits, white cranberries are picked a few weeks earlier....

The main leg press muscles worked are the quadriceps, but you glutes, hamstrings and lower legs help out. Image Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? How to Use Muscles Worked Benefits Leg Press vs. Squat Yes, free weights are the foundation of a strong muscle-building plan, but if you want stronger thighs, the leg press machine also deserves a starring role. Advertisement "The leg press machine ​really​ works the leg muscles," says physical therapist Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, founder of the Movement Vault....

Soldiers must pass the APFT to graduate from basic training. Image Credit: Matt Antonino/Hemera/Getty Images The Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT, is an assessment of general health and athleticism that a soldier must pass before he graduates from basic training and twice a year while he is an active service member. While nutrition won’t take the place of physical conditioning for several months prior to the APFT, a well-balanced meal before the test may give you the energy you need to perform to the best of your ability....

Stacker is a popular weight loss pill, but it comes with serious side effects. Each year, millions of consumers turn to diet pills in an effort to lose weight. Some use these pills to supplement other weight loss efforts such as exercise and nutrition, while others simply hope the pills are an effective substitute for effort. Thanks to a massive ad campaign, Stacker has become one of the most popular diet pill choices....

Eggs and avocado provide healthy fats and filling protein for people with stomach cancer. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages Getting the right nutrition can be challenging if you’re undergoing treatment for cancer. This can be especially true for patients with stomach cancer. But eating the right vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories helps in the healing process. Advertisement While there is no one stomach cancer diet, these food-related tips can help. Video of the Day Related Reading The Best Foods to Eat if You Have Cancer Maintain a Healthy Weight If you have stomach cancer, you may experience loss of appetite, according to the Canadian Cancer Society....

Visit Page https://go.skimresources.com Image Credit: Free People/LIVESTRONG.com When orange leaves fall and pumpkins dominate grocery store shelves, something awakens deep within me. Now, hear me out, I'm not usually a particularly basic gal — I love pull-up bars, fantasy novels and tattoos. But with fall in full swing, my inner monster craves all things cozy. Advertisement The worst (and best) part about my fall fixation? It extends to my credit card....

You don't need deadlifts to make your hamstrings stronger with these moves. Image Credit: torwai/iStock/GettyImages There’s no shortage of benefits to deadlifts. This move strengthens your core, legs, glutes and even your back. But even the most avid weight-lifter will admit that there’s only so many times you can perform this exercise in one week without feeling achy, especially in the lower back. Advertisement When you need a deadlift alternative, give one of these five at-home hamstring exercises (like the leg curl!...

Peanut butter on toast provides protein and healthy unsaturated fat. Image Credit: Amarita/iStock/Getty Images Peanut butter spread over a slice of toast makes a healthy start to your day or a light lunch. The calories are low enough to work into your daily goals without ruining your diet. Plus peanut butter and whole-grain toast are packed with protein, fiber and nutrients. Advertisement Calories in Toast As long as you don’t choose a higher-calorie bread, such as potato bread, most types of bread have about the same calories....

Your heart rate varies with your activity level. Image Credit: David De Lossy/Digital Vision/Getty Images As a woman, your heart rate changes as you age. These changes in heart rate affect how fast your heart beats at rest and during activity. Among the reasons for knowing your heart rate is that it is an indicator of cardiovascular health. Once you know your resting heart rate, you can determine a healthy and safe exercise heart rate range....

The nutrition profile of boiled and steamed rice is similar. Image Credit: Hiromi Kudo/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Steamed vs. Boiled Rice Parboiled Rice Nutrition Facts Rice on the Glycemic Index How to Cook Rice the Healthy Way If you're trying to figure out the best way to cook rice, here's a comparison of steamed rice, boiled rice and parboiled rice. The calories, nutrition and texture vary according to the cooking method....