Spinach contains lysine. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Lysine is one of 20 amino acids commonly used by your body to build protein. Of these 20, lysine is considered an essential amino acid, which means it must be obtained from dietary sources because your body cannot synthesize it. Plants can make lysine from aspartic acid, as can bacteria species, which is why lysine is found within leafy vegetables, legumes, fish and herbivorous animals....
Ultimately, the winner of the sprouted grain bread vs. whole wheat debate comes down to personal taste. Image Credit: Sarah Biesinger/iStock/GettyImages Sprouted grain bread and whole wheat bread are both whole grain foods, made from entire wheat kernels. Unlike white breads and other refined-grain products that lose the outer bran and inner germ parts of the wheat grain in the milling process. Advertisement Whole grain breads are good sources of fiber and other nutrients, but there are slight differences between sprouted grain and whole wheat breads because of the different ways they are processed....
Some people swear by hot water as a health remedy, touting its benefits for digestion and weight loss. Image Credit: borchee/E+/GettyImages Hydration is obviously a key element to your overall health. But is it healthy to drink hot water, as opposed to ice or room temperature water? As it turns out, the temperature of your water might affect the way your body responds to it. Advertisement Tip Hydration is crucial for overall health, but there's no science-backed reason to drink hot water rather than cold or room temperature water....
Always consider the source before trusting any diet advice you find online. Image Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/E+/GettyImages You use Google these days for pretty much everything, so chances are you’ve used it to get some diet advice, too. Almost a third of 20-somethings and 30-somethings, for example, rely on the internet to help them lose weight, according to a 2013 Pew Research Survey. Advertisement But while it's perfectly fine to crowdsource low-carb recipes from Facebook, you want to be selective about the diet advice you get from cyberspace....
Doctor wrapping man's wrist Image Credit: vadimguzhva/iStock/Getty Images Building and maintaining strength is a challenge under any circumstances, but when you have a broken wrist, that challenge gets even harder. You might be tempted to forego upper body training completely and just work on your lower body or switch to cardio, but with a carefully tweaked program, you can still maintain your upper body strength. Just make sure you check everything with your health care provider before stepping foot back in the gym....
Cooking onions and deer sausage together is a way to keep the meat tender and moist. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages Fresh venison sausage is much dryer than pork or turkey sausage, so cooking it takes a little extra care. Frying venison sausage so that it doesn’t dry out requires a fat or a liquid. Advertisement Olive oil adds heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and also complements the flavors of the venison and the onions....
Beat sugar cravings by eating meals and snacks that contain fats, proteins and fiber. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages The average American eats a whopping 57 pounds of added sugar each year, according to the University of California San Francisco. It’s no wonder, then, that you get frequent cravings for a cookie, soda or piece of chocolate. Advertisement When you're trying to beat sugar cravings, integrative and functional medicine dietitian Bridgitte Carroll, RD, of Boston-based Johnson Compounding and Wellness, recommends thinking about blood sugar balance....
Pureed foods are somewhere between the liquid diet and the soft food diet. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages If your doctor orders you or a family member to stick to a pureed diet for more than a day or two, you may run out of ideas fast. Yet, creative combinations abound, from tasty smoothie options to gourmet puree recipes. These can keep you on the right track until you can move on to other foods....
references Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grain Risotto? Experts Say Yes!" Whole Grains Council: "Whole Grains 101" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" Gluten-Free Certification Organization: "About Us" USDA: "Broccoli" USDA: "Butternut Squash" If you're preparing risotto at home, keeping this dish free of gluten grains is a breeze. Image Credit: Jyliana/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Jyliana/iStock/GettyImages Always double-check by asking your waiter, the chef or manager to confirm with the chef that your dish is gluten-free....
Drink water when you have diverticulitis. Image Credit: Yothin Sanchai / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Following a physician-prescribed diverticular disease diet can provide some symptom relief for diverticulitis patients. If you’re currently affected by diverticulitis, ask your doctor if a liquid diet is the better option. Either way, following your doctor’s advice is key to avoiding complications. Advertisement Learn the Basics of Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a troublesome, painful digestive condition that affects your lower large intestine, notes the Mayo Clinic....
Mat Pilates uses your own body weight, while the reformer adds resistance. Image Credit: @11XIII_Images via Twenty20 Although it may be new to you, Pilates is decades old. Former athlete Joseph Pilates created the system of exercise to help rehabilitate his peers in an internment camp during World War I. These days, it’s still taught as Pilates created it — albeit in much nicer surroundings — though there are many contemporary styles that stray from the classical system....
There are a lot of stretches for a lumbar disk herniation. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages A herniated disk is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition that can affect the low back, legs and buttocks. One form of treatment that has proven successful in reducing symptoms is the McKenzie Method exercise program for a herniated disk. Advertisement Treating a Herniated Disk According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a herniated disk most often occurs in the lower back, but it can happen anywhere along the spine....
A purple blossom on a milk thistle plant in a summer meadow. Image Credit: Nadalinna/iStock/Getty Images Milk thistle and dandelion is a popular combination for people who seek to promote liver function. Dandelion root can also promote gallbladder function, stimulate your appetite and act as a digestive aid, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Though both herbs are considered safe for most people in recommended doses, side effects can occur....
Netball going into the hoop Image Credit: s-c-s/iStock/Getty Images Power plays a fundamental role in netball. You need power in your lower body when jumping to block shots or sprinting to reach a loose ball, and you need power in your upper body for making passes and shooting goals. Including power training in your conditioning program for netball can not only make you a better player, but it can also strengthen your muscles and joints, reducing your risk of injury....
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. Adding the right tools to your arsenal can help you stick to your resolutions. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Writing down your goals — and a plan to get there — can make your resolutions a reality. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages...
Oats can pretty much do it all, including standing in for both breakfast and dessert. Image Credit: Wiktory/iStock/GettyImages The lines are blurred when it comes to oats. They’re a breakfast stand-out, providing a nutritionally sound start to your day, but they’re also the perfect dessert ingredient. Advertisement Here's why: A cup of cooked oats clocks in at just 166 calories and boasts 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and a handful of nutrients including iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese and selenium....
A doctor explains medication to a patient. Image Credit: BakiBG/iStock/Getty Images Prednisone is an corticosteroid drug prescribed to treat a wide variety of conditions including adrenocortical deficiency, inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and allergies. Prednisone has many side effects, the most common of which are increased appetite, nervousness, trouble sleeping and elevated blood glucose levels. People with diabetes must adjust their diabetes medications while taking prednisone to account for increasing blood glucose levels....
Primatene is an over-the-counter medication used to treat asthma. Ephedrine, one of the main ingredients in Primatene, is sometimes used to boost weight loss. While ephedrine has potential as a weight loss aid, it can also cause serious side effects like high blood pressure and seizure. To prevent adverse health effects, don’t use Primatene for purposes other than those listed on the label. Ingredients Ephedrine and guaifenesen are the two active ingredients in Primatene tablets....
Prunes are dried plums. If you are iron deficient, prune juice is a viable source of iron. But prune juice is a non-heme source of iron. Fruits and vegetables are non-heme iron sources. Meat and fish are heme sources of iron. According to the National Institutes of Health, your body absorbs heme sources of iron at a rate of 15 to 35 percent. Non-heme sources of iron are absorbed at a rate of 2 to 20 percent....
Both Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes are nutrient-rich and perfect for baking, roasting and mashing. Image Credit: voltan1/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Chart Calories Carbs Protein Fat Vitamins and Minerals All potatoes are carbohydrate-rich, but not all spuds are the same. Just like they vary in size, shape, color, texture and flavor, they're also nutritionally different. Two of the most common potato varieties are Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes. Advertisement Russet potatoes have thick brown skins and are known as high-starch potatoes while Yukon Gold potatoes have thin, light yellow skins and are medium- to low-starch....
