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Pork baby back ribs are tasty, yes, but they also contain a lot of fat. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Advertisements touting pork as lean are accurate for some cuts, but remember this: They’re not talking about baby back ribs. To qualify as “lean,” pork must contain 10 grams or less of total fat per serving. Pork baby back ribs have nearly double that amount. Advertisement But if you watch portions and keep total fat intake within your daily goals, you'll gain some significant nutritional benefits....

Flutter kicks are a great cardiovascular and leg movement to incorporate into pool exercises for a perfect summer workout. Image Credit: Getty Images/Tetra Images/Erik Isakson Summer is officially here, which means its time to shed those layers, get outside and enjoy warm-weather workouts! One of the best ways to stay cool and fit all summer long is by diving into a pool workout. Advertisement Water-based exercise is an effective low-impact way to get a full-body workout that challenges your muscles and your cardiovascular system at the same time....

Image Credit: amana imagesRF/amana images/Getty Images If you find yourself gaining weight or struggling to drop pounds, you may need to consider your digestive system. Over 60 million Americans experience digestive disorders including bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea and gas, according to the NJ Nutritionist website. Indigestion increases feelings of stress and discomfort, potentially leading to fatigue, depression, hormonal imbalances, poor nutrient absorption and weight gain. Tackle digestive disorders under a physician's supervision to lose weight and improve your overall health....

It is important to warm up before sprinting. Image Credit: Robin Skjoldborg/Cultura/GettyImages A proper warm-up is an important part of any type of exercise routine, says the American Heart Association. Warming up loosens and warms your muscles, decreasing your risk of injury. The fast pace of sprinting calls for quick action from your muscles. Advertisement The rapid race times can cause muscle and ligament strains if you are not properly warmed up....

Shrimp cooking in a pan with garlic and rosemary. Image Credit: EyalGranit/iStock/Getty Images For centuries, people worldwide have used sulfites to preserve foods and beverages. Shellfish handlers use sulfites to preserve shrimp. However, eating shrimp that contains sodium sulfite is potentially hazardous to your health if you are allergic to the shellfish. Consult your doctor about the dangers of sodium sulfite and shrimp. Advertisement Sodium Sulfite Preservatives inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and retards the spoiling of foods, so they look and taste fresh....

references & resources BMJ: Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes (2017) Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: Coffee: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/coffee/ (2017) Maddie Pasquariello, MS, RD The best cold brew coffee products you can buy are tasty, low in sugar and budget-friendly. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative How We Chose Best Concentrate Best Instant Best on Tap Best Nitro Best Organic Best Medium Roast Best Dark Roast Best Decaf Consider Before Buying Visit Page https://go....

A woman is exercising on a Swiss ball. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Wearing exercise shoes that fit isn’t just important for comfort; these shoes can help prevent injuries and properly support the feet during activity. But finding the proper footwear can be a challenge for those with wide feet. In addition to seeking out brands and models for wide feet, there are some steps that can make the shoe-buying process easier for those who are searching for the right wide fit....

Yes! Even beginners can tap into the benefits of HIIT and get a great workout. Image Credit: FatCamera/iStock/GettyImages Leg day and ab workouts get all the love on social media, but there’s no better workout for beginners than a tried-and-true, full-body workout. That’s because you’re targeting all your major muscle groups and not hammering away on just one, so you lower your risk of injury and burnout. Advertisement That's especially important when you're getting started with HIIT workouts....

Strawberries, kiwifruit and oranges are among the fruits that are safe to eat with IBS. Image Credit: Vitalina/iStock/GettyImages There’s no question that fruits and vegetables are packed with vital nutrients crucial for good health. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you want to know which veggies and fruits are safe for IBS, and which ones could lead to a flare because they’re harder to digest. Advertisement Try Watching Your FODMAPs “People with IBS should eat fruits and vegetables that are considered low ‘FODMAP,’” says Elena Ivanina, DO, a gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City....

Vector is a brand of cereal that contains oats, rice and wheat. Image Credit: Yingko/iStock/Getty Images Vector cereal, more accurately known as Vector Meal Replacement, is a cereal from Kellogg’s that’s advertised as more than a breakfast cereal and is an entire meal in a bowl. Vector contains whole-grain wheat, rice and rice flour, soy protein, salt, cinnamon, shortening, vegetable oil, whole oats and soy lecithin. It is sweetened with sugar, honey, molasses and barley malt syrup, and it contains artificial compounds that lend flavoring and color....

Weight loss and frequent urination are connected in more ways than one. Image Credit: recep-bg/E+/GettyImages Let’s say you’ve decided to lose weight and things are going well — you’re changing your lifestyle, making healthy choices and the scale is starting to move. Advertisement But you're noticing a rather odd phenomenon, too: Is it your imagination, or are you visiting the bathroom a lot more than before you started your weight-loss journey?...

Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Despite the growing obesity epidemic in the United States, Americans spend billions of dollars on dieting products each year, according to Creighton University. The lure of pills or new diets promising fast weight loss can be hard to resist -- even if they are ineffective or dangerous. Some dieters may even turn to prescription medications, such as Wellbutrin or Prozac, in the hopes that they'll reduce their appetites....

A close up of a selection of rice and legumes. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Dietary fiber, although mostly indigestible within your body, plays a crucial role in maintaining different aspects of your overall health. It’s a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that helps maintain proper digestion, cholesterol levels and body weight. Many high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets that limit foods such as whole grains lack adequate fiber. You may also lack fiber in your diet if you eat mostly processed and refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, regular pasta and snack foods....

Two women are walking with weights. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Walking–even at a slow rate of speed–can be a great workout for your muscles, joints and cardiovascular system. People who walk regularly lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart and lung disease and also burn calories which can help keep weight in check. If you are looking to increase your workout while you walk, there are a number of things you can do, such as walk faster or for longer periods of time....

Quercetin is known to have antioxidant properties, which can help neutralize free radicals in the body.* Image Credit: Nature’s Way/GettyImages/LIVESTRONG.com Creative When you hear the words “nutrients for immune support,” you likely automatically think of vitamin C (or maybe vitamin D or zinc if you really know your immune-support stuff).* The first word that pops into your brain probably ‌isn’t‌ “quercetin,” but this lesser-known nutrient has a lot to offer your immune system, too....

Your shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages The shoulder joint is a shallow ball-and-socket joint between the humerus — upper-arm bone — and the glenoid fossa of the scapula — shoulder blade. It is one of the most mobile joints in the body. Advertisement A unique joint, the shoulder has only one bony attachment to the rest of the skeleton between the collarbone and the breastbone....

Boxing is knee friendly and gets your heart rate elevated. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Runners knee, otherwise known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS, is a generic term used to describe knee pain that occurs when you are doing repetitive, high-impact activities. Advertisement It applies to any type of movement that places tension on the patellofemoral (front aspect) of the knee joint. If you have PFPS, there are other ways to achieve a cardio workout without adding to knee pain....

Young men need to take vitamins to keep their body healthy. If you are a young man in your 20s, you need to learn to take care of your body now, to prevent disease in the future. This includes consuming vitamins everyday. This is especially important if you eat a poor diet. A poor diet will deprive your body of the essential nutrition that your body must have to be healthy....

If you find yourself feeling cranky and irritable after a workout, there are some reasons why you might be feeling that way. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages You’ve probably heard that exercise can have a positive effect on your mood. Exercise can help stimulate the release of endorphins, the “feel-good hormones” that supposedly help you feel elated after you’ve finished sweating it out. But when exercise actually makes you feel moody and irritable, it might be the result of something above and beyond a simple distaste for exercise....

If grapes cause stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, issues like IBS or food intolerance may be to blame. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/E+/GettyImages In This Article Fructose Intolerance Gas Grape Allergy Sensitivity to Fruit Chemicals Irritable Bowel Syndrome How to Treat It Grapes are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. But they're also high in fructose, a naturally occurring sugar that can be a source of digestive discomfort for some people. Advertisement If grapes make your stomach hurt, here are some possible culprits and what you can do about it....