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Whey protein powder spilling from a bottle Image Credit: Jay_Zynism/iStock/Getty Images Protein supplements add a boost of high-quality protein to your diet, whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight or recover from illness. When including a supplement in your nutrition plan, however, you may want to avoid ingredients that can detract from your health. For example, if you are limiting your dietary cholesterol, low-cholesterol protein supplements may be a healthy choice....

If you have a rising heart rate with light activity that could mean you need to change your lifestyle. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages If you feel as though your get-up-and-go got up and went, or find yourself winded with little effort and your heart racing during light activity, this could be due to a number factors which influence fatigue and energy levels. A heart rate that rises easily with minimal effort is a good indication that some lifestyle changes are in order....

Too many repetitions can cause shoulder pain. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Exercises such as overhead presses help build shoulder strength, but can sometimes lead to pain or discomfort after a workout. Pain in the shoulder after doing overhead presses may not be cause for medical concern, but see your doctor if symptoms worsen or persist. Fortunately, most cases of shoulder pain are preventable and treatable with adjustments to your form and self-care at home....

Wide-grip push-ups are the best for targeting your inner chest. Image Credit: Julenochek/iStock/Getty Images Building your ideal body takes hard work, dedication, and, at times, attention to detail. Working specific areas of a muscle can help you create the exact look that you want. Advertisement The inner chest is a part of the chest muscle that you can specifically target if you perform the right exercises. Two push-up variations in particular allow you to hit your inner chest: the wide grip push-up and Valslide fly....

First published by Stanley Burroughs more than 50 years ago as a toxin-reducing and body-flushing program, the pamphlet “The Master Cleanser” has morphed into a protocol used by superstars and others seeking to demonstrate their dieting grit. The diet involves consuming nothing but a concoction of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water, along with laxative tea and saltwater, for 10 days. You end up taking in just 650 calories per day, so quick weight loss is inevitable – but so are certain other unwanted side effects....

Xylitol and sorbitol look like sugar but have different effects on your body and health. Image Credit: nadisja/iStock/GettyImages Xylitol and sorbitol are sugar alcohols, which are natural alternatives to sugar that can help keep your blood sugar levels steady and improve your oral health. Although they have a range of health benefits, they are associated with some unpleasant side effects. Despite this, they are considered to be better for you than many other sweeteners, which sometimes cause severe and varied side effects....

Skin issues are a common sign of a milk allergy. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Dairy is a common food allergen that can have a direct effect on your skin. Common skin problems linked to dairy consumption are generally itchy skin, hives and eczema, according to KidsHealth.org. A person with a dairy allergy has a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in cow’s milk. The hypersensitivity can lead to skin irritation and inflammation that can provoke pre-existing conditions, such as eczema....

Controlling your intake of calories, fat and sugar will depend more on serving size, flavors and toppings. Image Credit: GMVozd/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Soft-Serve 101 Soft-Serve vs. Hard Ice Cream Is Soft-Serve Healthier? Although ice cream has varying amounts of essential nutrients, including calcium and vitamin A, it isn't exactly considered a health food. Ice cream is mostly made up of fat and added sugar, and the standard 1/2-cup serving often has more than 100 calories....

This 20-minute workout will fire up the whole body. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages There’s a certain amount of glamour found in every Pilates studio. After all, the equipment is nothing short of fascinating and the exercises, while visually graceful, are grueling in the best way. Advertisement Although exercising in a studio can be fun, you don't need elaborate equipment or amenities to get a good Pilates workout. Thanks to Heather Dorak, founder of Pilates Platinum, all you need is a mat to fire up your arms and abs with this at-home Pilates workout....

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Yoga can help facilitate your digestive system's functions. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Exercise does all sorts of nifty things for your body. It can help you feel stronger, faster and just better in your day-to-day life. And it may even help your daily trip to the bathroom, too. Advertisement In fact, being active and working out has proven to be effective in treating constipation, according to a January 2019 study in the ‌Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology‌....

By combining two leg exercises into one, you engage more muscles with a single move. Image Credit: Srdjanns74/iStock/GettyImages If there were 10 commandments of working out, “Don’t skip leg day,” would be near the top of the list. Your legs contain some of the largest muscle groups in your body. Besides, you need them to carry the rest of your strong body around all day. Advertisement But here's the thing — traditional leg exercises can be incredibly boring after lots of reps....

Load up on nutrients from fruits, vegetables and dairy products by drinking a smoothie while on a liquid diet. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages In This Article Full Liquid Diet Clear Liquid Diet There are two types of liquid diets that you may have to follow before or after a medical test or procedure: full and clear liquid diets. And while it can be limiting to cut out solids, there are still a variety of liquid diet foods to incorporate into your meals....

Eat around 15 minutes after working out for the best results. Image Credit: bymuratdeniz/iStock/GettyImages Carbohydrates have been center stage in the media for some time now. They tend to be vilified in the nutrition world, but many people don’t realize that their bodies run on carbohydrates. Advertisement Your body relies on carbohydrates — in the form of glycogen — to get you through that grueling spin class or your favorite workout video according to Len Kravitz writing for the University of New Mexico....

A medium rare roast beef. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images Some roasts, such as chuck, taste best when roasted until they’re fork tender and falling apart, but top round needs special care. This tough cut of meat tastes best when roasted to medium-rare and sliced thinly. Roast it in the oven, on the grill or on the stovetop, but keep your meat thermometer handy for accurate results. Advertisement About Top Round Top round comes from the upper back leg of a steer....

Cognac has a relatively low calorie count, enticing aroma and smooth taste may make cognac your drink of choice. Image Credit: a_namenko/iStock/GettyImages When you sit down with a cognac, those inconvenient cognac calories are likely the furthest thing from your mind. This upscale beverage’s relatively low calorie count, enticing aroma and smooth taste may make cognac your drink of choice. Advertisement Discovering Cognac Calories Cognac begins life as an intensively distilled white wine that’s aged until it transforms into a highly desirable beverage with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV), states the French Embassy Agricultural Department....

Move over, keto. The carnivore diet — or all-meat diet — is the latest low-carb diet craze. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages If you thought the keto diet was extreme, you’re going to want to sit down for this one. The carnivore diet is taking low-carb eating to the next level. We’re talking all meat, all the time — and pretty much nothing else. Advertisement If you're a meat-lover, that might sound like a dream come true....

Eating a bowl of cornflakes in place of a meal may help you save calories to lose weight. Image Credit: Seva_blsv/iStock/GettyImages Your friend has found a new and not-so-bad way of losing weight by following a corn flake diet. That’s right — as in Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Intriguing, right? If replacing all your meals with a simple bowl of cereal can help you lose weight, you might just be willing to try it....

Lap pool Image Credit: Martin Barraud/OJO Images/Getty Images Residential pools come in all shapes and sizes, but lap pools and competition pools usually conform to certain standard dimensions. Pools that have the correct dimensions can host national or international competitions. When you know how long a pool is, you can keep track of the distance you swim as well as how fast you swim. Advertisement Long Course Meters Long course competition pools are the gold standard for swimming facilities....

Beginner full-body workouts challenge all your muscles in a single, efficient sweat session. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Rule number one to beginning a workout routine: Don’t overthink it. You don’t need a gym or even any special equipment to get a good full-body workout. As long as you prioritize good form and safety, even beginners can benefit from a whole-body workout routine that hits all the major muscle groups. Advertisement "Full-body workouts are fantastic for beginners because, unless you are a bodybuilder, you don't need to obsessively focus on building up specific body parts in full sessions," Rachel MacPherson, CPT, tells LIVESTRONG....