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Getting tired after eating may mean your blood sugar levels are too high. Image Credit: Daniel de la Hoz/Moment/GettyImages A healthy meal should leave you feeling energized and ready to accomplish your daily activities. However, if you feel sleepy after a meal or find yourself taking a nap on the couch after eating, it may be because of your diabetes. You will need to do a bit of experimentation to find out the cause of your sleepiness, but it is possible to correct this simple problem....

Woman's feet walking on treadmill Image Credit: YanLev/iStock/Getty Images Any amount of exercise is generally better than none, but 10 minutes on the treadmill won’t help much on its own. Ten minutes on a treadmill is not enough to improve your overall fitness level, help maintain your weight, or burn enough calories to make a dent in a weight-loss plan unless it’s part of an overall exercise program. Advertisement Minimum Time The minimum recommended amount of exercise is 30 minutes of moderate activity five days per week or at least 20 minutes of vigorous activity three days per week....

Rolling up a soft tortilla Image Credit: Serenethos/iStock/Getty Images Tortillas come in two versions: flour and corn. The roots of both formats began in the Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico. Modern day Mexican foods still rely on tortillas as a base ingredient. For example, the classic burrito is a flour tortilla wrap with assorted fillings. The most effective way to save tortillas, whether they are corn or flour, is through proper storage....

Combining a healthy, nutrient-rich diet and lots of physical activity can help you lose inches off your waist. Image Credit: puhimec/iStock/GettyImages If you’re ready to lose inches off your waist, then put away your measuring tape and put on some workout clothes: It’s time to get serious. You’re going to set out on a program of healthy diet and energizing physical activity that’s designed to take off some serious inches. There’s just one catch: You can’t only lose inches from around your waist....

Exercise can help you from overeating. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages We have all given in to the temptation of overeating at least once in our lives. Whether you had three plates of comfort food on Thanksgiving or ate 2,000 calories in one sitting, consuming too many calories can leave you feeling sluggish, overly full and worried about weight gain. Advertisement Consistently overeating can lead to weight gain, but one large meal will not set you back too far....

Keep the holiday favorite on your dessert plate this season with these chef-recommended egg substitutes Image Credit: kirin_photo/iStock/GettyImages Simple-yet-satisfying sugar cookies rely on a short list of ingredients including butter, sugar, flour and eggs. However, if you’re unable to use eggs because of a food allergy or if you’ve gone plant-based or fully vegan, all is not lost — there are alternatives to try! Advertisement Find out the best egg substitute for cookies to use in your own homemade recipe....

Gravy can restore dried meatloaf to its former juicy glory. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages Meatloaf gets a bad rap, but it wasn’t always that way. During the lean years of World War II, ground beef was relatively inexpensive and breadcrumbs and eggs stretched a little bit of meat along way. Advertisement Reheating leftovers can be a challenge, because they tends to dry out. Dried-up meatloaf is not hard to fix, however. There are several ways to moisten dried meatloaf, so choose the one that works best for you....

The NuWave Oven offers a fast and convenient cooking approach, similar to a microwave, but delivering better and healthier results. Image Credit: molishka1988/iStock/GettyImages The NuWave Oven offers a fast and convenient cooking approach, similar to a microwave, but delivering better and healthier results. When using a NuWave, steak is penetrated with a specific kind of heat, ensuring that the inside is fully cooked without burning the outside. Advertisement What Is a NuWave?...

Blood pressure readings are most often taken in the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder. For some patients, obtaining a blood pressure reading in this area isn’t possible, most often due to the size of the arm. Sometimes medical professionals take blood pressure readings on the forearm instead of the upper arm in these patients. A study published by the New York State Nurses Association found that blood pressure readings taken in the forearm were significantly higher than readings taken in the upper arm; therefore forearm readings are not as accurate....

Having one shoulder stronger than the other is a common muscle imbalance. Image Credit: Joel Sorrell/E+/GettyImages In an ideal world, we would all have perfectly balanced strength and crush workouts left and right. But here in the real world, however, many people struggle with muscular imbalances that make certain movements extra challenging. Advertisement Shoulder imbalances are particularly prevalent, says Kasia Gondek, physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist at Fusion Wellness and Physical Therapy....

Try these easy tricks to fix a lackluster stew. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking for a hearty, substantial meal, stew is a prime choice. However, the flavorful dinner can easily fall flat without its trademark rich texture. Advertisement To help your supper live up to expectations, you might have to try a thickening agent. While it's not always required, it will help you more precisely achieve the ideal thickness you are looking for, Michele Sidorenkov, RDN and chef, tells LIVESTRONG....

A woman is stretching her legs. Image Credit: Vicheslav/iStock/Getty Images You do not necessarily have to be running to develop shin splints. The pain is caused by stress on one of the major bones in the leg. This stress can come from some sort of exercise, but it may occur after the workout rather than during it. Shin splits are rarely a cause for concern. If the pain is chronic or debilitating, consult your doctor to ensure you do not have a more serious condition....

A woman bungee jumps off a bridge into a canyon. Image Credit: pieter van pelt/iStock/Getty Images Bungee jumping may give you great thrills, but also may leave you with great injuries. After you free fall, the bungee cord tugs you back upward with a sudden and great force. The combination of this extreme force and dangling from a cord can cause varying degrees of injuries your eyes, spine and neck that can even be severe enough to result in death....

Popcorn may cause stomach issues, especially if you have a corn allergy. Image Credit: Blue Planet Studio/iStock/GettyImages Historically, the common belief among people diagnosed with digestive disorders such as diverticular disease or irritable bowel syndrome was to avoid eating popcorn. But should this virtually fat-free and high-fiber snack be completely eliminated from your diet? Advertisement Diverticular Disease and the Popcorn Debate When small pockets, called diverticula, are formed in weak spots in the wall of the colon, this condition is known as diverticulosis, says Mayo Clinic....

You don't need to rely on a ton of noodles to make your soup hearty. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup if you’re hunting for a cozy lunch or dinner. But, if you’re watching your carb intake, you may find yourself at a loss for satiating options — let’s be honest, veggies mixed in hot water don’t make for the most filling dish. Advertisement But you certainly don't need noodles (or excessive prep time) to make your soup a hearty dish....

A low-sodium diet is linked to better heart health and immunity. Image Credit: Motortion/iStock/GettyImages Sodium is a mineral your body needs for normal nerve and muscle function and fluid balance — but a little goes a long way. Advertisement And getting too much salt, which many of us are guilty of, is linked to serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

The body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction, blood vessel elasticity and hormone secretion. Many Americans do not consume enough calcium from their food, and they turn to calcium supplements. Ezorb calcium supplements are available online in powder or capsule form. Their composition is anhydrous calcium aspartate, and the calcium source is green plant and vegetable extracts. Solely Calcium Aside from the amino acid aspartate, which is not of concern to many Americans, Ezorb calcium only supplies calcium....

Pea protein and whey protein are both effective in providing you with solid doses of protein that aren’t derived directly from meat. Image Credit: Yulia Buzaeva/iStock/GettyImages Protein is essential for building tissue, muscles, bones and even skin — and helps fuel a variety of other bodily functions. But if you want to get your protein fix from anything other than animal fat, you may find yourself comparing pea protein powder with whey protein....

Raisins have many health benefits, but they are also high in sugar. Image Credit: AlekZotoff/iStock/GettyImages The USDA recommends adults get 1 to 2 cups of fruit per day and raisins are an inexpensive, easy and portable food that can help you meet that requirement. Advertisement Raisins are dried grapes and both provide you with the same nutrients, but the nutrients in raisins are more concentrated. This is a good thing when it comes to vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but a not-so-good thing when it comes to sugar....

Chocolate drink in a glass with a straw Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images The Slimfast shake has been helping people lose weight since 1977, according to CNN. While meal-replacement diets have been shown to be beneficial to those trying to lose weight, some dieters may have a hard time tolerating the Slimfast drink due to its milk and sugar substitute content, which may lead to diarrhea. Talk to your doctor before starting any weight-loss program....