It's not uncommon to have a bloody or metallic taste in the mouth after intense exercise. Image Credit: MilicaStankovic/iStock/GettyImages Exercise causes your body to produce a lot of fluids, some of which can leave a strange taste in your mouth. If you taste blood after running, you might be wondering if it’s normal or if it’s a sign that something more serious is going on. Read on for the basics....
Sugary and starchy foods top the list of foods to avoid on a low-carb diet. Image Credit: egal/iStock/GettyImages Low-carb diets might be a good choice to improve general health for any number of reasons, including losing weight, managing diabetes or lowering blood lipid levels. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s Dietary Guidelines recommend 130 carbohydrates per day, thereby making any dietary intake below that amount technically low carb. However, typical diets for low-carb living limit the macro to 20 to 60 grams per day , according to the Mayo Clinic, with starchy and sugary foods topping the “do not eat” list....
references Sports Medicine: Training the Gut for Athletes Mayo Clinic: Carbohydrate-loading Diet Fueling up before a run requires ample carbs, and you need protein for recovery. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Creative Important Nutrients How We Chose That’s It Fruit Bars Clif Energy Chews Eggo Waffles Bare Banana Chips GU Energy Stroopwafel Fairlife Protein Shake Perfect Bar Fage Yogurt Wonderful Pistachios Dave’s Killer Bread Bagel Good Culture Cottage Cheese What to Look For “You may want to stay away from any products that have sugar alcohols (xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol and others) as they can cause digestive problems during runs,” Czarnecki says....
Protect your brain health by making time to go for a run. Image Credit: Martinan/iStock/GettyImages Love it or hate it, there’s no denying exercise is good for your body. Regular aerobic exercise (a.k.a. cardio) has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But it’s also good for your brain, helping you clear the mental cobwebs and potentially boosting productivity. Advertisement Mounting evidence shows that those cerebral effects aren't just short term....
First, perfect your deadlift form before you add too much weight. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages The barbell is like a two-for-one deal: You can target specific muscles, like your lats, traps and rhomboids, but lifting and moving the weight also has built-in core-strengthening benefits. It’s also one of the simplest tools you can use to get stronger. Advertisement These four barbell exercises are guaranteed to help you build a powerful back in just a few training sessions, says New York-based certified personal trainer Carolina Araujo, CPT....
You don't need a super heavy resistance band to enjoy the muscle-building benefits of kickbacks. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Good news for those who want to bring sexy back — to their backside — you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated exercises to do it. Your glutes — comprised of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus — are big, strong muscles, but often, people don’t know how to train all these parts properly....
Several nutrients in oysters may combat cold feet and hands. Image Credit: ivansmuk/iStock/Getty Images The saying goes “cold hands, warm heart,” but having colds hands and feet may indicate nutritional deficiencies. Having cold-to-the-touch extremities is not dangerous by itself, but inadequate vitamin and mineral intake may lead to other, more dangerous health problems. While you can tweak your diet to boost nutritional intake, consult your health care provider to ensure it is not a symptom of some other condition....
You can increase your water intake by eating water-rich foods. Image Credit: voltan1/iStock/GettyImages Even though you can’t see them, electrolytes — minerals and compounds that carry electrical changes — continuously move across your cell membranes to maintain a balance between your cells and your blood. Electrolytes in your body include potassium, phosphate sodium and magnesium, among others. If your electrolytes are not in balance, you may experience paresthesias; that is, tingling in your hands....
Using vitamins to balance hormones will help improve your quality of life. Image Credit: Hoxton/Sam Edwards/Hoxton/GettyImages You should get enough vitamins from your diet for your body to properly function. Not getting sufficient nutrients — a vitamin deficiency — can cause a hormonal imbalance. Taking too many supplements — a vitamin excess — can also cause a hormonal imbalance. A well-balanced diet and wise supplementation will give you the vitamins for hormonal imbalance....
A collection of different shaped and colored vitamins on a wooden table. Image Credit: Tatomm/iStock/Getty Images Thyroidectomy is the removal of all, or part, of your thyroid gland. The surgical procedure is performed to address certain diseases, like cancer, a goiter or hyperthyroidism. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate all aspects of metabolic functioning. Following this procedure, you need to take synthetic thyroid hormones. Certain vitamins might also help your treatment....
Eat clean to improve your cardiovascular and mental health. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Whether you’re hoping to lose weight or simply maintain your health as you age, clean eating is a key component of a healthful lifestyle. Cutting unhealthy foods out of your diet offers a multitude of benefits, as the compounds found in unhealthy, processed foods can increase your disease risk. Advertisement Instead, load up your diet with minimally processed, whole foods, such as whole grains, veggies, fruits, nuts, legumes, fatty fish and lean meats....
Coconut vinegar in rich in probiotics that support digestive health and balance the gut flora. Image Credit: Towfiqu Photography/Moment/GettyImages Touted as the new apple cider vinegar, coconut vinegar is taking the world by storm. Rich in probiotics, B-complex vitamins and amino acids, it balances your gut flora and supports immune function. This superfood is naturally fermented and preserves its nutritional value. But is it really all that healthy? Advertisement Read more: Vitamins in Coconut Video of the Day What Is Coconut Vinegar?...
What Foods Are Bad for Sciatica? Image Credit: merc67/iStock/GettyImages The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of your sciatic nerve, which involves your back, buttocks and legs. Potential causes, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, include a slipped disk, tumors, a painful disorder called piriformis, pelvic injuries and degenerative disk disease. Your pain may worsen from sitting, standing, laughing or coughing and at night. Sciatica is a nerve pain with a shooting quality, which is different than inflammatory pain; hence, seeking treatment for the underlying cause is imperative....
Beef kabobs are a delicious way to add variety to your grilled meals and explore a variety of flavors and marinades. Image Credit: yulka3ice/iStock/GettyImages Beef kabobs are a delicious way to add variety to your grilled meals and explore a variety of flavors and marinades. Kabob sides may include grilled vegetables, salads, fruit or rice. Advertisement Plan a Healthy Meal When choosing side dishes, Harvard University School of Public Health recommends filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables and about a quarter of your plate with whole grains....
A man administers and injection into his own arm. Image Credit: RobertoDavid/iStock/Getty Images A growing number of people are turning to vitamin B12 shots for weight loss. Unfortunately, there’s no evidence that these shots burn fat or boost your metabolism. They do, however, help prevent and treat vitamin B12 deficiency — a major risk factor for anemia, depression, fatigue and memory problems. Your body needs this nutrient to produce DNA and red blood cells, among other biological functions....
Limiting your consumption of foods with added sugars may help you get rid of visceral fat over time. Image Credit: Warunporn Thangthongtip/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Diet Alcohol Exercise Smoking Sleep Stress Support Visceral fat is a specific type of fat that accumulates around your abdominal organs and can contribute to a variety of health problems. Luckily, reducing this type of fat can help you avoid these complications. But how do you get rid of visceral fat?...
Deadlifts work your whole posterior chain (the back of your body). Image Credit: FluxFactory/E+/GettyImages In This Article Deadlift Muscles Worked Proper Deadlift Form Deadlift Variations More Deadlift Benefits With the time-tested weight-room classic known as the deadlift, muscles from your shoulders to your calves are engaged. With full-body lifts like this one, it's little wonder that weight-lifting is making its way into programs for general fitness, sports performance and even rehabilitation....
The strong emotions you might feel when watching a movie can cause goose bumps. Image Credit: vorDa/E+/GettyImages When people get goose bumps, it’s far from impressive: We don’t puff up in an intimidating fashion, and unlike fur-covered mammals, we don’t have enough hair for the action to warm us up. Instead, we wind up with pebbled-textured skin, akin to the flesh of a plucked fowl (goose, chicken — pick your bird)....
The image of poise and beauty that modeling requires takes intense effort. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Taking care of your body is one of the most important elements of modeling. Models have to do a stringent workout routine as their job depends upon the way that they look. Using exercises to improve posture and stability, decrease body fat and build lean muscle are appropriate to enhance a model’s confidence and booking potential....
Kimberly Snyder, nutritionist and best-selling author details how following a vegan diet is beneficial to your brain in ways that may surprise you. Image Credit: Unsplash Veganism — has it ever been more accessible and accepted as a lifestyle, rather than a fad diet, than it is today? Advertisement In the last three years alone, there's been a 600% increase in people identifying as vegans in the U.S — but there are still so many many myths and misconceptions about the vegan diet....
