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Lunch is where you focus on fruit and fiber. Image Credit: Andrej Filonenko/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re getting in shape for a special occasion or just trying to improve your health, the 28-day diet may be a program worth considering. Created by Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Dr. Oz show, this sensible plan is aimed at helping you drop a few pounds in a little less than one month. Advertisement The 28-Day Diet The 28-day diet, also known as the “28-Day Shrink Your Stomach Challenge,” is a four-week eating and exercise program designed to help you lose weight, decrease bloat, burn fat and shrink your stomach....

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Everyone has different acid reflux triggers. Image Credit: lolostock/iStock/GettyImages If you experience frequent heartburn or indigestion, you probably know what foods tend to bring about such discomforts. While there are a host of common triggers — like citrus fruits and carbonated drinks — there are also a number of best foods for acid reflux that can help keep your symptoms at bay. Advertisement Heartburn and indigestion are symptoms of acid reflux, which is caused by malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter, a valve between your stomach and esophagus, per the University of Chicago Medicine....

references National Institutes of Health: "Iron" PLOS One: "Iron-containing Cookware for the Reduction of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Children and Females of Reproductive Age in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review" Journal of Public Health Nutrition: "Effect of Cooking Utensil on Iron Content of Food" Mayo Clinic: "Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: Prevention Tips" Field Company: "How to Season Cast Iron Cookware" Cast-iron pans release some iron particles into your dishes, helping you get more of this important nutrient....

Elliptical trainers are great to help you lose fat. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages Gym exercise is almost always good for you — but it’s not always easy. If you’re fighting the battle of the belly bulge and want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your gym time, take heart: Every exercise machine in the gym will help you in your quest toward a slimmer midsection as long as you use it faithfully and vigorously....

It's easy to lose weight working at a fast-food restaurant. Image Credit: Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty Images You might think working at a fast food restaurant like McDonald’s would cause someone to put on a lot of weight. Surprisingly, due to their fast pace and the number of tasks that must be completed quickly, fast food restaurants make great places to work, exercise and lose weight. Advertisement Work Fortunately, just being around calorie-rich foods such as French fries and hamburgers doesn’t automatically result in weight gain....

Thigh tightness can develop from a muscle strain. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages Tight thigh muscles can make everyday activities such as walking and getting up from a chair quite uncomfortable. Your thighs have three groups of major muscles: the quadriceps at the front of your thigh, the hamstrings at the back and the adductor muscles on the inside. These muscles work together to move and bend, or flex, your thigh. When you injury your a thigh muscle, you can develop symptoms such as pain and tightness, or stiffness....

You can sauté, stir fry, fry or braise pork loin in a skillet. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages With only 3 grams of fat in a three-ounce serving, pork tenderloin counts as a lean, high-protein meat. However, while pork is 50 percent leaner than it was 25 years ago, maintaining its healthy status requires that you trim visible fat and serve it in small portions. Advertisement Add lots of flavorful and filling additional ingredients to round out your meal, such as vegetable salads and mashed sweet potatoes....

A woman is experiencing stomach cramping and pain. Image Credit: GeorgeRudy/iStock/Getty Images Calcium aspartate anhydrous is an organic calcium compound based on L-aspartic acid and is a form of calcium supplementation. There is some evidence that calcium aspartate anhydrous has a much higher absorption rate than other calcium supplements – 92 percent. However, you may experience side effects from taking too much calcium. Advertisement Kidney Stones Too much calcium in your body can lead to kidney stones....

Phentermine is used as an appetite suppressant. Phentermine is an anorectic drug that is commonly used for weight loss. Prescribed by doctors to treat patients who have complications caused by obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, phentermine is usually prescribed for a short time -- generally three to six weeks -- to assist in weight loss. Individual reactions to the medication can vary, so usage of phentermine should be closely monitored by a doctor to regulate dosage....

Exercising alone won't eliminate belly fat, but by following a healthy diet and workout routine, you can shed fat all over. Image Credit: zamrznutitonovi/iStock/GettyImages Subcutaneous fat, the fat that you can feel and grab, lies between your skin and abdominal walls. When this fat accumulates, it becomes loose and flabby, which causes stomach rolls to appear. Not only are stomach rolls unsightly, they increase your risks of developing preventable diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers....

Potassium benzoate is a food preservative. Image Credit: Hispanolistic/E+/GettyImages The ingredient list of your favorite foods may prove to be an impromptu chemistry class if you choose to see what you are putting in your body. Potassium benzoate may be one of those ingredients. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is also known as benzoic acid and potassium salt. Potassium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid, as well as sodium benzoate, and calcium benzoate....

Besides stretching and foam rolling, muscle recovery all boils down to what to eat on rest days. Image Credit: kupicoo/E+/GettyImages Sure, stretching and spending time away from the gym are important parts of rest days — hey, your muscles deserve some TLC — but what you eat is also crucial for optimal recovery. Advertisement If you're looking to make the most of your day off, choose foods that will supply you with all of the macronutrients and micronutrients needed to promote muscle recovery....

An assortment of delicious fruit on a patio table. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/Getty Images Although fruits supply vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, they sometimes get a bad rap for being high in a natural sugar called fructose. This type of sugar is also found in many sweet treats and can lead to spikes and crashes in blood sugar. Unlike candy bars and cookies, however, most fruits contain ample amounts of fiber, which helps fill you up until your next meal....

Slash calories by choosing to cook or prepare your meals at home rather than dining out. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably been told to “eat less,” but it can be hard to know what exactly that looks like. To make it easier, we’ve got tips on how to cut 500 calories a day from your diet to help you reach weight-loss success....

Schedule a walk with a friend to tick off two of the heart-healthy habits in the plan below. Image Credit: boggy22/iStock/GettyImages Even if you’re young and relatively healthy, you may still have risk factors for heart disease. About 40 percent of all adults under the age of 40 have obesity, for example, and more than half of all adults under 60 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Measuring your wrist with a tape measure can help you determine the size of your body frame. Image Credit: Kanur Ismail/iStock/GettyImages Your body frame or bone structure can impact your ideal weight and your total body mass index, as well as your clothing size. Body frame sizes for both men and women are typically categorized as small, medium or large. Simple measurements can help you determine whether you are large or small boned....

Hormones affect your weight. Image Credit: Rostislav_Sedlacek/iStock/GettyImages Hormones can take a toll on your waistline. Women are especially prone to gaining weight during hormone surges, specifically during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. The increase in estrogen can affect your appetite, while your changing lifestyle adds to and compounds the problem. Advertisement Recognizing your weight gain is the result of changing hormones can allow you to pinpoint some of your triggers to create a weight loss plan....

Close-up of a bowl of ham and bean stew. Image Credit: ribeirorocha/iStock/Getty Images Ham and bean recipes are versatile and inexpensive. If you find yours is too runny, you have several options for making it thicker. Try adding breadcrumbs, cream or pureed vegetables to make a heartier ham and beans. If you don’t have any extra ingredients, you can add a vegetable-based starch. Cornstarch will thicken your meal without changing its flavor....

Evening primrose flowers. Image Credit: nazileom/iStock/Getty Images Evening primrose oil and omega-3s are different types of essential fatty acids. Evening primrose oil falls under the heading of omega-6 fatty acids, which, like omega-3s, are not manufactured by the body. You must get these essential acids from your diet. However, for most people the intake of omega-3s should be more than that of omega-6 fatty acids, including evening primrose oil. Advertisement Omega-3s There are many types of omega-3 fatty acids, but the three main types are ALA, DHA and EPA....