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Sunflower seeds, which are rich in healthy fats and other vitamins, boast several health benefits. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages In This Article What Are They? Nutrition Benefits Weight Loss Benefits for Men Risks How to Eat Them With their big, bright, yellow bloom, the mighty sunflower can turn open fields into works of art. But beyond their appeal to the eye, sunflowers have edible seeds that are full of essential nutrients your body needs to function....

Uncured hot dogs are free of synthetic preservatives and nitrates. Image Credit: DustyPixel/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to healthy food choices, making simple swaps such as buying uncured hot dogs rather than cured hot dogs can cut down on the synthetic preservatives you’re putting in your body. Which is great news to anyone who enjoys indulging in the occasional dog with a side of beans. Advertisement Tip Uncured hot dogs are free of synthetic nitrites and nitrates....

Adding exercise to a healthy eating plan will help you lose body fat. Image Credit: Zero Creatives/Image Source/GettyImages It’s frustrating to lose weight but gain body fat. If you’re wondering how this can happen, it has to do with the delicate balance of calorie restriction and exercise expenditure. Tweaking your diet and ramping up physical activity will help you lose weight and build lean muscle mass. Advertisement You might lose weight but see an increase in body fat percentage because your diet changes and exercise routine might be causing you to store more fat, lose water and burn sugar (glycogen stores), not body fat....

Ice packs can help your knee pain. After a long walk, you notice that your knees are aching and very sore. Knee pain after a long period of walking can occur if you walked farther than you have in the past, walked on a hard surface, did not take long and healthy strides or if you wore shoes that provided little to no support. Either way, you're in pain and you want relief....

Pulled pork is a versatile meat that truly shines in everything from tacos to soups to curries. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages It’s meaty, succulent and adaptable — pulled pork takes on any flavor profile you wish. And if you’re cooking for a smaller group, pulled pork generally leads to leftovers, which opens the doors for endless creative creations. Let none of it go to waste! Advertisement You can use your leftover pulled pork within a few days to make some versatile meals for you and your family or freeze the extras for a future date when you're struck by a craving for something hearty and delicious....

Bowl of pears Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/Getty Images Bite into a juicy apple or a sweet pear and part of what you’re eating is cellulose, a component of plant foods that is indigestible by the human body. It might not seem intuitive that something your body can’t digest can benefit your health, but it can. Cellulose is a type of fiber called insoluble fiber, and its benefits include helping food move through your digestive system more quickly, thus preventing constipation, and reducing the risk of developing a condition called diverticular disease....

Heartburn can get worse as you age for a number of different reasons. Image Credit: katleho Seisa/E+/GettyImages In This Article Weak Muscles Weight Medications Slower Digestive System Hiatal Hernia Treatment Options When to See a Doctor Late-night pizza parties are fun when you're young, but as you age, they can result in a burning sensation in your chest that lasts until you wake up the next morning. What gives? Advertisement If heartburn is a regular occurrence for you after mealtime, it could have to do with your age....

Reverse dieting can help you lose weight if you increase your calories gradually. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages “Eat more, lose weight” sounds like an impossible task. After all, one of the main rules of weight loss is “calories in, calories out,” which refers to the idea that if you eat more than you burn off, you’ll gain weight. For some people, though, eating more may actually be the key to maintaining a lean physique....

A woman is training with an EZ curl bar. Image Credit: luckyraccoon/iStock/Getty Images An injury or pain in your wrists can severely interfere with your training schedule; however, several exercises allow you to train your upper body with minimum or no involvement of your wrists. Incorporate these movements into your routine to continue training until your wrists are better. Any injury or pain should be checked by a physician before you begin a training program....

Stick to your fitness routine while traveling this summer with these travel fitness tips, smart hacks and more. Image Credit: Getty Images/Christopher Malcolm It can be a struggle to keep up with your fitness routine when you’re galavanting around the globe. While traveling and exploring new places, you never know what a new city has to offer in terms of fitness or gyms — plus, you’re busy having fun! — so it’s often hard to stick to your usual workouts....

Krill omega-3s may work better than fish omega-3s for lowering blood pressure. Image Credit: Tenedos/iStock/Getty Images Krill oil generates a lot of media attention as an alternative to omega-3 fish oil. The American Heart Association recommends 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s to help control high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors. Krill contains omega-3s, and the claim that krill omega-3s are better than those found in fish oil has merits....

A young boy drinking chocolate milk while doing homework. Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Whole food is usually the optimal way for kids to get their calories, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, but getting them to eat healthy, nourishing foods is not always easy. A meal replacement shake is a quick way to get nutrition into a picky eater or a child with a small appetite. Whether you make your own or purchase a premixed version, examine the ingredients in the shake to ensure you’re providing a balance of nutrients and not overloading your child with sugar, preservatives and artificial colors....

Monosodium glutamate is used as a flavor enhancer in many Chinese foods. Image Credit: fired1991/iStock/Getty Images Monosodium glutamate, also called MSG, is the amino acid glutamic acid converted into a sodium salt. It is used as a food additive usually found in processed meats, Chinese cuisine, canned vegetables and soups. MSG enhances the natural flavors of foods. It is generally well tolerated, but can cause an allergic type reaction in some people....

Boar's Head offers heart-healthy sandwich meats. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Americans love their sandwiches, eating more than 300 million each day, according to the Arizona Farm Bureau. If you like meat on your sandwiches, Boar’s Head offers a wide variety of options, including heart-healthy choices. Knowing the nutrition facts for Boar’s Head meats can help you determine which ones work best for your diet. Advertisement Turkey Totals There are more than 15 different turkey lunch meat options to choose from....

Understanding Powerade's nutrition information helps you determine if and when it's right for you. Image Credit: DreamPictures/VStock/Blend Images/Getty Images One of the most popular options in the sports drink market, Powerade claims to “replenish four electrolytes lost in sweat.” The producers of Powerade also state that their drink gives a helping hand to your muscles when they’re working their hardest, while also boosting metabolism. However, you should know what is in each Powerade to determine if and when to drink one....

Doctor reading a patient's chart on a tablet Image Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Prednisone is a medication in the corticosteroid class of drugs. These medications can be used to treat a variety of different health problems. Taking high doses of prednisone or taking prednisone for a long period of time can cause side effects, including an increase in the amount of LDL cholesterol in your blood. This can force you to discontinue the prednisone or take steps to lower your cholesterol....

Dumbbell spider curls Image Credit: Greg Presto/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Tips Benefits Modification Progressions If you're ready to take your biceps workouts to the next level, try them floating from a bench: By putting you at a gravity-defying angle, spider curls can challenge your arms more than normal curls. Advertisement They're a moderate-to-advanced exercise, though, so you'll want to make sure you know the right way to do these curls....

Drinking a glass of tart cherry juice or black cherry juice may help with recovery after a workout an provide other benefits. Image Credit: LDProd/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Tart Cherry Juice vs. Black Cherry Juice Tart Cherry Juice Benefits and Nutrition Black Cherry Juice Benefits and Nutrition Potential Downsides Cherries have antioxidant compounds that are linked to health benefits like lowering inflammation to prevent chronic disease, treating gout symptoms and helping with muscle pain and stamina during your workout....

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Certain exercises can reduce herniated disc symptoms. A herniated disc, also sometimes referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc, can cause pain and unusual nerve sensations such as weakness, tingling or numbness. This condition occurs when a spinal disc presses on the nerves from your backbone. Certain exercises may help to alleviate the discomfort and other symptoms of a herniated disc. Consult your doctor before starting an exercise program. Advertisement Marching on Trampoline According to chiropractor Ron Daulton, Jr....