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Both purple and white grape juice are solid sources of vitamin C. Image Credit: Larineb/iStock/GettyImages White and purple grape juice both come from grapes, but they look and taste very different. Advertisement The nutrients in these beverages, it turns out, are different, too. That's because the drinks are made from different kinds of grapes. Video of the Day Commercial grape juice gets its flavor from dark, thick-skinned grapes, rather than the sweeter and milder-flavored varieties grown for eating....

Stay away from the desserts if you want to lose your jelly belly in a hurry. Image Credit: Lilyana Vynogradova/iStock/Getty Images A jelly belly does not actually have jelly rolling around in it; although high amounts of jelly in the diet can certainly contribute. It is basically a gathering of flab that makes the belly look soft. For you to quickly lose this feature, you need to be very focused and willing to make dramatic changes with your diet and exercise habits....

Walking with friends and family is a great way to stay accountable to a new walking plan. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages In This Article Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Warm-Up and Recovery Exercises Tips Let's face it, "power walking" doesn't sound all that fun. But, fortunately, you don't need to wear ankle weights and pump your arms to benefit from a walking program. After all, the best exercise is the one you love doing....

Your yoga teacher probably has some feelings when you don't listen to her instructions. Image Credit: mediaphotos/E+/GettyImages Yoga teachers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are approachable newbies. Some are veterans with huge followings. One thing they all have in common? You just never know what they’re actually thinking as they lead class-goers through poses. Advertisement There's a small amount of time in class for yoga teachers to say what they're really thinking; all the while they're coaching alignment, doing hands-on adjustments, being mindful of the room's temperature and keeping track of the time....

Eating a balanced, varied diet will usually prevent vitamin deficiencies. Image Credit: nehopelon/iStock/Getty Images Your body relies on a complex chemical system to perform at an optimal level, and eating sufficient vitamins and minerals can keep this chemical system in balance. Tics and muscle twitches or spasms can be symptoms of insufficient intake of certain vitamins. For most people, eating a healthy diet will prevent deficiencies from occurring, but if you do develop a deficiency, supplementation can be a useful remedy....

Excessive sweating can lead to the depletion of important nutrients and vitamins, particularly potassium, sodium, calcium and vitamin C. Image Credit: GeorgiNutsov/iStock/GettyImages Sweating is a natural bodily reaction to exercise, fever or stress and can even release endorphins and toxins and improve skin health. However, when too many nutrients are lost in sweat, you may feel depleted and fatigued. Advertisement Profuse sweating can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and a loss of vitamin C....

Hand holding a vitamin Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Getty Images An abnormal buildup of fluid in the lower extremities is known as leg edema. It is a common problem, especially with increasing age. Leg swelling has many causes including inflammation, obesity, blood clots in the legs, or a weakened heart. Each of these conditions, along with the pressure of gravity, makes it difficult for blood to circulate up from the legs....

A small bowl with mozzarella cheese in it. Image Credit: Acronycal/iStock/Getty Images Mozzarella cheese, a stretchy cheese commonly used for pizza and Italian dishes, is the most popular cheese in America, according to information from the USDA’s Economic Research Service from 2005. When losing weight, eating a high-calorie food like mozzarella cheese may cause you to have problems successfully losing weight. Before adding the cheese to your pizza or pasta dish, consider how the calories and nutrients will affect your weight loss efforts....

Take acidophilus with pectin for better results. Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images Lactobacillus acidophilus is an important strain of bacteria that works with your gut to digest food and absorb nutrients. If you have diarrhea or constipation, you may want to look into acidophilus tablets, commonly sold in supplement form. In your body, acidophilus feeds on the soluble fiber, pectin. Taking acidophilus with pectin helps the microorganism survive and grow in your gut, where it can provide optimal benefits to your digestive system....

Swordfish, salmon and tuna are rich sources of vitamin D. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Forty-two percent of the American population doesn’t get enough vitamin D, reports the director of wellness at Mercy Medical Center, Stephanie Wheeler. This nutrient, crucial for bone health, immune function and controlling inflammation in the body, is found in foods and also synthesized by the body from exposure to sunlight. If you’re deficient, taking a ​vitamin D supplement​ can help....

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Keep hands and nails moisturized to prevent hangnails. Image Credit: Dariia Chernenko/iStock/GettyImages Hangnails are up there with the agony of hitting your funny bone and stubbing your toe. Except maybe they’re worse because the discomfort can last for days. Advertisement A hangnail is when a piece of skin at the edge of your nail tears, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. They happen to the best of us, and this is probably not your first battle with them....

What Is the Quickest Way to Lose Weight on Your Legs & Butt? Image Credit: Merinka/iStock/GettyImages They say all good things take time, and weight loss is one of them. It probably took you months or years to put on the fat around your thighs and butt, so you can’t expect it to disappear overnight. Advertisement But it's not all bad news. You have a lot of control over your weight, even if it doesn't feel like it....

Offer your child a meal or snack every few hours. Image Credit: Seiya Kawamoto/Lifesize/Getty Images It’s unlikely that specific food choices will prompt your child to grow taller than he is genetically designed to be. But offering children the right balance of nutrients – including total calories, carbs, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals – will maximize their growth potential. Conversely, poor nutrition can result in delayed – or even permanently stunted – growth in children, according to MedlinePlus....

Berocca: The dissolving multivitamin drink. Berocca Performance is a multivitamin which contains a combination of B vitamins and vitamin C, as well as the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc. The multivitamin contains no caffeine, sugar or other artificial stimulants, and is aimed at providing improved and long lasting mental and physical performance. Advertisement Vitamin B1 One tablet of Berocca daily provides 15 mg of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. The RDA for vitamin B1 is 1....

There are a few things you shouldn't eat or drink if you have braces, but most snacks are still fine. Image Credit: Aleksandr Rybalko/iStock/GettyImages Eating can be tricky when your teeth are topped (or backed) by braces. If you’re a so-called “brace face” at the moment, you may be wondering what food and drinks it’s safe to have — and which snacks you should avoid until the braces come off....

A woman is stretching in her living room. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Regular exercise, combined with a healthy diet, is a way to lose weight. If you were extremely overweight before exercise, you are likely to be left with some excess flab and loose skin. In most cases, toning exercises can be added to your routine to help tighten your flab. After sustained weight loss, you may still have loose skin....

White bread is made from refined flour that has had nutrients removed from the grain. Image Credit: SasaJo/iStock/GettyImages Despite white bread’s popularity and its benefit as a convenient, portable and tasty food, it contains very little nutrition. White bread is unhealthy, potentially fattening and could even be responsible for less-than-desirable health effects. Advertisement Learn why ditching refined white flour in favor of whole grains can give you a major health boost....

You could experience stomach pain after eating nuts even if you don't have an allergy. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Indigestion vs. Acid Reflux Allergy vs. Intolerance Health Benefits Tree nuts, such as almonds and cashews, are among the most common food allergies, according to Food Allergy Research & Education. But even if you don't have an allergy, you could still experience stomach pain after eating nuts, along with acid reflux or indigestion....

Taking zinc supplements on an empty stomach may cause nausea. Image Credit: PixelsEffect/E+/GettyImages Zinc is an important mineral you can get from food or supplements that plays a vital role in your overall wellbeing. But can zinc make you nauseous? Advertisement The short answer is yes. Below, we explain why the mineral can sometimes make you queasy and how to prevent zinc-induced nausea. Video of the Day Tip Eating a zinc supplement on an empty stomach or taking too high a dose can give you nausea....