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It's OK to eat oatmeal a few times a month if you have gout. Image Credit: ANATOLii SAVITSKii/iStock/GettyImages Starting off each morning with a warm bowl of oatmeal is great for your heart, but if you are one of the 8 million people who live with painful gout, this shouldn’t be an everyday thing. Advertisement A form of arthritis, gout is marked by swollen and inflamed joints. It typically strikes your big toe first, but gout can affect any joint, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

references American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture: "Where Does Sugar Come From?" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" GFCO: "About Us" Sugar Association: "Types of Sugar" Gluten-Free Society: "Toxic Sweeteners – Gluten Free But Not Good For You" FDA: "Additional Information about High-Intensity Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Food in the United States" Mayo Clinic: "What is Stevia? I've Heard It's Good for Weight Control....

Whether you lift kettlebells or dumbbells, just make sure you don't skimp on strength training. Image Credit: Michael Edwards/iStock/GettyImages Apple music or Spotify. Iced coffee or hot. Burrito or burrito bowl. All day long, you make a million little decisions, so it makes sense if you show up at the weight room wanting to shut your brain off and turn your body on. Before you can do so you have one last decision: kettlebells or dumbbells?...

There are around 130 calories in one king crab leg, but this varies depending on how the crab is prepared. Image Credit: AnastasiaNurullina/iStock/GettyImages King crab’s nutrition profile makes it a great source of protein with minimal fat and zero carbs. Harvard Health Publishing recommends adding shellfish to your weekly diet to lower your risk of developing high blood pressure, noting that fish, nuts and legumes can help ward off hypertension....

Fried eggs and boiled eggs contain similar amounts of vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Eggs are a commonly consumed type of food that can be cooked using a variety of different methods. Boiling and frying eggs are two of the most popular ways to eat them, but they involve very different cooking methods. The way you cook your egg can affect its nutrition based on the temperature and duration of the heat applied during the cooking process....

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Image Credit: Jevtic/iStock/Getty Images Braum’s soft frozen yogurt can be purchased at any of the Braum’s stores and is available in vanilla or chocolate flavors or as a twist, which combines the two flavors. Although the two flavors have distinctive tastes, the Braum’s website lists the same nutritional information for both of them, which means that they contain roughly the same ingredients, such as whole milk, cream and corn syrup....

references Paleo Pancakes Find Out How Many Calories You Need with MyPlate, LIVESTRONG’s FREE Food &ampamp; Fitness Tracker The 5 Stages of a Juice Fast 1 of 32 Overview Looking to lose weight and still searching for the best diet for you? Jenna Bell, PhD, RD, Senior VP, Director of Food & Wellness at Pollock Communications in New York City, cautions against diets that seem too good to be true....

references American Dermatology Association: "8 WAYS TO STOP BATHS AND SHOWERS FROM WORSENING YOUR PSORIASIS" Mayo Clinic: "Psoriasis" American Psychological Association: "Nurtured by nature" Cleveland Clinic: "Can Changing Your Diet Help Treat Your Psoriasis?" Psoriasis: "Psoriasis and alcohol" British Journal of Dermatology: "Psychological stress and psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis" American Academy of Dermatology: "HEALTHY DIET AND OTHER LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT CAN IMPROVE PSORIASIS" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911....

L-arginine capsules sit next to a big jar of protein powder on a white counter. Image Credit: CobraCZ/iStock/Getty Images L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid produced in the body that is necessary for manufacturing protein in the body. Occasionally, the body does not make enough and supplementation may be needed. L-arginine supplements may be used to treat various health conditions, including chest pain, heart disease, atherosclerosis, erectile dysfunction, vascular headaches and high blood pressure....

Fresh baked rolls with sesame seeds. Image Credit: Dmytro Potapchuk/iStock/Getty Images Sesame seeds are not considered nuts, but certain proteins in sesame seeds can trigger allergy symptoms related to a nut allergy. When the body mistakes certain proteins that are similar to other proteins in foods, it is called cross-reactivity. The immune system confuses proteins that are similar in structure, which can cause an allergic reaction. The Food Allergy Initiative reports that sesame seeds are becoming a more common food allergen in the United States....

Cauliflower has some side effects. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse — providing antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber and other important nutrients. Although cauliflower benefits and side effects vary from person to person, for most people, eating this cruciferous vegetable is a positive step toward good health. Advertisement With many people choosing to eat a low-carb or gluten-free diet, you'll find cauliflower in a variety of products — from cauliflower "rice" to cauliflower crust pizza....

It can be tempting to eat expired food, especially if you don't want to be wasteful. Image Credit: Axel Bueckert/iStock/GettyImages It can be tempting to eat expired food, especially if you don’t want to be wasteful. However, yogurt that has been stored long past its sell-by date can cause a range of bothersome side effects, and eating expired yogurt can cause gastrointestinal upset. Advertisement If you fear you've consumed expired yogurt and are experiencing side effects, seek guidance from your doctor....

Your doctor can check your heart rate to make sure it is normal. A normal resting heart rate for a healthy adult is somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute, according to the American Heart Association. When heart rate habitually drops below 60 beats per minute, the condition is called bradycardia. Young adults or active athletes may have a slow heart rate without problems, but for many senior citizens, bradycardia is symptomatic of more serious conditions and may require the implantation of a pacemaker....

A basket of sweet potatoes. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images People with certain conditions must limit their oxalate intake. Oxalate is a substance found in many plants. In the body, it can combine with calcium and form crystals that can contribute to kidney stones and gout. It also promotes inflammation, which aggravates inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Both potatoes and sweet potatoes contain elevated oxalate levels. Check with your doctor to determine how much oxalate you are allowed to consume daily....

The best exercise machines for back pain are comfortable to use and fit your space and budget. Image Credit: LWA/Dann Tardif/DigitalVision/GettyImages Image Credit: LWA/Dann Tardif/DigitalVision/GettyImages How We Chose Treadmill Elliptical Vertical Climber Recumbent Bike Machines to Avoid How to Choose If you’re experiencing back pain, it’s important to get approval from your physical therapist or health care provider before engaging in any form of exercise. Your doctor may even be able to create a personalized exercise program designed to relieve back pain while helping you lose weight....

references American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society: "Plantar Fasciitis" American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Plantar Fasciitis" American Podiatric Medical Association: "Heel Pain" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. The best shoes for plantar fasciitis are comfortable, supportive and have lifted heels. Image Credit: zoff-photo/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: zoff-photo/iStock/GettyImages...

references Future Foods: "Plant-based animal product alternatives are healthier and more environmentally sustainable than animal products" The best vegan meat substitutes are high in protein and low in sodium and non-nutritive filler ingredients. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative How We Chose Beyond Everything Legendary Dr. Praeger’s Field Roast Bob’s Red Mill Morningstar Farms Patties Gardein Lightlife Morningstar Farms Grillers How to Buy Visit Page https://www.target.com Use vegan ground meat alternatives like this one in vegan meat sauce or for meatloaf....

Rich in antioxidants, berries boost your body's defenses. Sarcoidosis develops when abnormal cells inflame the lungs. This inflammation may also affect the liver, eyes and skin among other body parts. Weight loss, chest pain, fever and fatigue are some of the possible symptoms. The effects of sarcoidosis are usually mild, but the disease can also cause kidney and heart failure. Some foods may help ease the condition. Discuss any nutritional choices you make related to the treatment of sarcoidosis with your doctor....

The seated spinal is twist is one of the best yoga poses for digestion. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages In This Article Child’s Pose Cat-Cow Forward Fold Seated Spinal Twist Triangle Pose Knees to Chest Supine Twist Corpse Pose If you're feeling bloated or just uncomfortably full, there's an easy way to relieve your gassy gut that doesn't involve popping a pill: practicing yoga. Advertisement "Yoga can help with indigestion, bloating and constipation by increasing circulation to the abdominal area while stimulating your internal organs," says Koya Webb, a holistic health coach, yoga expert and author of ​Let Your Fears Make You Fierce​....

Read the labels on canned foods, especially for salt content. Image Credit: Boarding1Now/iStock/Getty Images Canned goods are a good option if you’re buying fruits or vegetables that are not in season, and it’s sometimes cheaper to buy them canned, anyway. Canned foods also are more convenient than frozen, especially for storage and transportation. Although they have some advantages, canned foods also come with disadvantages, too. Advertisement High in Sodium Many canned foods are high in sodium....