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Fried rice contains carbohydrates, fats and protein, as well as lots of sodium. Image Credit: Ray Kachatorian/Stone/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Calories and Macros Sodium Fiber Is It Healthy? Fried rice is a popular entree at Chinese and other Asian restaurants. Most of the calories in fried rice come from carbohydrates and because it's usually fried in oil, it also has a bit of fat. This leaves some wondering whether or not fried rice is healthy....

Chicken soup makes a good choice whether you're sick or not. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images You may consider the scale your friend after dealing with a cold or flu. Between your loss of appetite and fever, you may notice that you’ve lost a few pounds after your week of being sick. However, you may have a hard time keeping the weight off when you start to feel better. Consult your doctor to discuss your illness and diet....

Image Credit: apichsn/iStock/Getty Images Creatine is a nitrogen-containing amine synthesized from the amino acids, arginine, glycine and methionine. Taking creatine supplements may increase athletic performance in high-intensity, anaerobic activities, according to "Anabolic Primer." Advertisement In young men, creatine has been found to significantly increase both dynamic power and strength. Although much of the research regarding creatine supplementation is focused on its effects on athletic performance in younger populations, creatine may benefit older populations as well....

Once a baby is born, one of the parent’s biggest concerns is making sure the baby is normal. A normal height and weight indicate the baby is healthy and growing. As only the doctor can indicate what is normal for a particular baby, regular checkups are required to be sure the baby is healthy. Defining Normal Height and Weight As all babies are born with different sizes, gestation, and DNA, it’s impossible to identify one normal height and weight they should all hit....

Yes, you can use the Peloton app with a different bike! Image Credit: torwai/iStock/GettyImages Know how to make an indoor cycling enthusiast jealous? Casually mention you got a Peloton. The Cadillac of home exercise equipment, Peloton indoor bike may be the closest things to having a personalized indoor cycling class in the comfort of your own home. Advertisement Combining the company's state-of-the-art stationary bike with a built-in digital screen, the Peloton bike allows riders to live-stream daily classes from the Peloton NYC studio and access more than 5,000 on-demand workouts....

Personal Trainer Diet Plans Image Credit: Milkos/iStock/GettyImages Personal trainers aren’t just there to guide their clients through a workout. A successful personal trainer knows that what his clients eat is as important as their training regimen. The right diet plans for your clients depend on their individual goals. Having the right mix of calories and macros from whole foods is most important; making it a diet plan your client will actually want to stick to is also key....

There are several exercises to strengthen the psoas muscle. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages A strong psoas muscle contributes to core strength and helps support your lower back. Strengthening this muscle, which crosses the hip joint from your lower spine to your inner thigh, requires performing psoas muscle exercises through hip or spine flexion on a consistent basis. Advertisement Add resistance progressively over a period of weeks and months to maximize your strength....

The nutrition of raw coconut meat can differ based on the age of the coconut it was taken from. Image Credit: Povareshka/iStock/GettyImages Given how difficult it is to crack open a coconut, eating raw coconut meat isn’t too common — you’re more likely to find commercially prepared products, like coconut water or coconut cream, in grocery stores. However, raw coconut is just as good for you as any other form of coconut....

Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images No one can force you to eat right and exercise, so you must use self-discipline to get up off the couch and throw away that bag of chips. It's not always easy, but you can improve your self-discipline with practice, just like you get better at sports the more you play. Creating a plan with small, measurable goals helps you maintain self-control for short intervals and to get back on track if you miss a benchmark....

Starbucks released its holiday menu and it's dazzling with 5 dessert lattes. Image Credit: TheCrimsonMonkey/iStock/GettyImages Colder temps are here to stay, the sun sets earlier and Starbucks has officially released its holiday menu with five delectable drinks that sound like dessert. Winter is basically here. Advertisement We have to admit, we love a peppermint mocha as much as the next girl; but, we're not fans of all of the added sugar and saturated fat that's served up in each cup....

Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine. Image Credit: andresrimaging/iStock/Getty Images Stretching is essential for your body’s health. It improves flexibility, increases range of motion, and can even prevent injury. By stretching the muscles in the eight major areas of your body, you can get an all-over body stretch that will keep you supple and strong. Use static or stationary stretches that you hold for 30 seconds each, and stretch at the end of your workout for the best gains....

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Skipping your warm-up on leg day is a recipe for soreness and possibly injury. Image Credit: FG Trade/Getty Images/LIVESTRONG.com Creative This month-long challenge is all about sculpting and strengthening your lower body, from glutes to calves. You’ll look, feel and move stronger. Get all the details on the challenge here. You wouldn’t stretch a rubber band straight out of the freezer, and similarly, you shouldn’t challenge your leg muscles with heavy squats or lunges before you’ve had a chance to warm them up properly....

The vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in lemon juice have a variety of health benefits, particularly for your eyes. Image Credit: MSPhotographic/iStock/GettyImages Lemons are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Their vitamins, minerals and antioxidants have a variety of health benefits, particularly for your eyes. However, there are no benefits to using a lemon eye wash; in fact, applying lemon juice directly to your eyes can be dangerous....

Walking every day is usually a safe and effective way to get more exercise, but you should still aim for some variety in your fitness routine. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. HIIT workouts and heavy lifts tend to steal the workout limelight, but good, old-fashioned walking is actually having a moment....

Cracked peanut shells and peanuts. Image Credit: badmanproduction/iStock/Getty Images The water and peanut diet can be an effective plan for healthy weight loss. The Harvard Medical School says eating peanuts and peanut butter, as part of a Mediterranean, moderate-fat diet, can aid in weight loss, and that peanuts can help keep weight off better than a low-fat diet plan. Advertisement Water Water plays an important role in any weight-loss plan. According to the American Chemical Society, drinking two 8-ounce glasses of water before each meal decreases the calories you consume by 75 to 90....

Lime juice is high in things such as vitamin c. Image Credit: -101PHOTO-/iStock/Getty Images Lime juice is high in vitamin C and contains flavanones, a type of polyphenols that provide many benefits to human health. The benefits of lime have been studied concerning everything from cancer prevention to reducing inflammation. The pulp and peel of lime also offer boosts for health. Advertisement Tip Lime juice is high in vitamin C, flavonoids and bioactive compounds that make it ideal for fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illness while providing a breadth of nutritional benefits....

Using proper form decreases your risk of injury. Image Credit: Belyjmishka/iStock/GettyImages Lifting weights offers you many health benefits, but many dangers of weight training exist too. These dangers include risks from your equipment and risks from your technique. Learning more about these dangers will help you stay safe while exercising in the gym. Advertisement Tip Weight lifting has many dangers, according to an August 2014 review in the Texas Heart Institute Journal....

A gyroball is about the size of a tennis ball. Image Credit: Vachiraphan Phangphan / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Wondering if you need to add a gyro ball to your workout routine? Gyroscope hand exercisers are advertised as fitness tools that help condition your wrist and improve grip, forearm and even finger strength. Some also claim to assist with rehab for conditions like carpal tunnel and arthritis. Advertisement Tip A gyro ball is a type of gyroscope hand exerciser that may help with building hand, forearm and wrist strength....

woman on hike Image Credit: fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images Walking one mile a day is an excellent way to start a fitness program. Walking raises your heart rate and burns calories. However, a slow walk for a short distance does not burn a significant enough number of calories on its own to promote weight loss. If you are gaining weight on your current food and exercise plan, you need to tweak your routines to burn more calories than you consume....