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A bowl of tomato soup. Image Credit: Piotr Krześlak/iStock/Getty Images Campbell’s soups, an American food staple, have dominated the U.S. condensed soup market since their inception more than 130 years ago. Everyone knows they’re “M’m M’m Good,” as the firm’s commercial jingle states, but you may wonder if they’re good for you, as well. Each can yields 2.5 servings, according to the nutritional label. Mix one can of soup with one can of water or milk to prepare....

Is Eating Fruit for Breakfast Healthy? Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages When you’re looking to upgrade your diet, breakfast is a good place to start. Many typical breakfast foods — pancakes, muffins, waffles and bacon — are high in fat, sugar and simple carbs that give you an immediate rush of energy but leave you feeling flat by mid-morning. Fruit, on the other hand, is a rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals that fill you up and give you energy....

If you have been prescribed SSRIs for depression, talk with your doctor before taking melatonin. If you have been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), discuss any other medications or supplements you are considering taking with your physician. Melatonin, commonly used to induce a feeling of relaxation and aid sleep, is an example of a supplement that some experts warn may interfere with your SSRI. Talk with your doctor before taking melatonin....

L-arginine may slightly improve your weight-loss results when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Image Credit: Rosemary Calvert/Moment Mobile/Getty Images No supplement is going to cause all your extra pounds to melt away. There is some preliminary evidence, however, that certain supplements, including L-arginine, may slightly improve your weight-loss results when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Be sure to check with your doctor before taking L-arginine, as it may not be safe for everyone....

Adding small changes to your food and fitness routine can get your body and mind ready for an upcoming event Image Credit: Getty Images/Hero Images We’ve all been blindsided by a calendar alert at one point or another. Maybe it’s a birthday celebration for a friend planned at the eleventh hour, or a surprise beach day (hello, bikini!). Advertisement Maybe it's a date that's been looming for a while, and you were sure you'd be leaner or more toned or [insert goal here], but hey, we all get busy....

Dietary changes to manage a small bowel obstruction may include a clear liquid diet as a first step. Image Credit: eyup zengin/iStock/GettyImages A small bowel obstruction may resolve without invasive intervention, but abstaining from solid food is usually a first step. Advertisement "You definitely have to change your diet," says Rajiv Chhabra, MD, a gastroenterologist with Saint Luke's Health System in Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. "Since things are moving slowly in your gastrointestinal tract and food is not moving freely, you want to consume things that will move more easily and not get stuck....

1 of 11 Overview Palm oil, a tropical oil that quickly gained momentum in the food industry as a "healthier" replacement for trans fat-containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils or shortening, has been getting a bad rap lately — and for good reason. The use of conventional palm oil contributes to deforestation and wildlife reduction. And while some products do use sustainable palm oil that's 100 percent RSPO certified (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), the European Food Safety Authority also suggests that palm oil may be linked to cancer given that harmful substances may form when it's processed under high temperatures....

Naan's nutrition facts depend on whether the bread is made with whole grain flour or white flour. Image Credit: Ozgur Coskun/iStock/GettyImages Naan’s nutrition facts depend on whether the bread is made with whole grain flour or white flour: They comes in both varieties. Whole grains are rich in fiber and minerals, while white flour contains no fiber and few nutrients. Advertisement Naan Bread Nutrition Naan is a traditional flatbread originating in West, Central and Southeast Asia, says Michigan State University....

Beans are high in fiber, while pork is high in protein. But together, they're high in fat and sodium. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Beans are nutritional powerhouses, providing extensive amounts of minerals while being low in fat. They may also help lower your risk for obesity, heart disease, cancer and diabetes, according to North Dakota State University Extension. Advertisement While pork and beans are not quite as nutritious as plain dried or canned beans due to their higher fat, cholesterol and sodium content, they still provide some essential nutrients....

Weigh the positives and negatives before you open that can of tuna. Image Credit: Tuned_In/iStock/Getty Images The next time you open a can of tuna expecting to have a healthy salad or sandwich, think again. You might be surprised at what’s in that tuna. While tuna offers hearth-healthy omega-three fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals, your canned tuna could also harbor mercury, too much sodium, histamines and bacteria....

While refeeds and cheat meals sound similar, a refeed day focuses on one specific macro. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Among bodybuilders and physique competitors, refeed days are nothing new. For the average fitness enthusiast, though, refeeding sounds a lot like a cheat meal — but the two concepts are actually quite different. Could the differences act as your secret weapon to overcoming a weight-loss plateau? Advertisement Refeed Days vs. Cheat Meals The biggest difference between refeeds and cheat meals is the type of food each entails....

references FDA: "Daily Value on the New Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels" USDA FoodData: "Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids" Annals of Internal Medicine: "Single-Component Versus Multicomponent Dietary Goals for the Metabolic Syndrome" Harvard Health Publishing: "Should I be eating more fiber?" International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity: "Reductions to main meal portion sizes reduce daily energy intake regardless of perceived normality of portion size: a 5 day cross-over laboratory experiment" Obesity: "Probiotic supplementation attenuates increases in body mass and fat mass during high‐fat diet in healthy young adults" Nutrients: "Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease" American Heart Association: "How Potassium Can Help Control High Blood Pressure" American Heart Association: "How much sodium should I eat per day?...

Incline bench press can be difficult for people with should impingement. Image Credit: Jun/iStock/GettyImages The incline bench press is an exercise that targets the pectoral muscles of your chest. However, this exercise can be problematic for individuals that have shoulder impingement or other conditions that decrease the subacromial space of your shoulder joint. Advertisement Incline Bench Shoulder Pain A condition which limits your subacromial space is further compounded when performing the incline bench press....

Normally, an adult’s heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute. You may experience an occasional sudden increase in heart rate that resolves within a few minutes. This is known as a heart palpitation, and it is usually not harmful. If your palpitations are persistent, recurring or if they happen along with other symptoms, you should see your doctor promptly. Causes An increased heart rate, called tachycardia, may occur due to an acute or chronic condition or in response to medication or other outside influences....

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Smile more — your skin will thank you. Image Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/E+/GettyImages Have you looked at your dermatologist’s skin lately? (Or, really, anyone who works in a dermatologist’s office.) Usually, they’re bright, glowing and have few wrinkles — the picture of healthy skin. Advertisement It's not just access to the best products and in-office procedures (though those do help), but a commitment to healthy living that sets up their skin for success....

The best mattress pads are made with comfortable materials and temperature-regulating technology. Image Credit: katleho Seisa/E+/GettyImages In This Article How We Chose Best Overall Best on a Budget Best Down Alternative Best Cooling Best Heating Softest Best Organic What to Look For If you're looking to improve the comfort of your mattress without actually shelling out the big bucks for a new one, there's an easy fix: Purchase a mattress pad....

A healthy diet can help you lose weight. Image Credit: Miki1988/iStock/GettyImages The healthiest way to lose 10 pounds in two months is the same way you’d lose any amount of weight: gradually, using diet and exercise to create a calorie deficit. The goal is ambitious but doable, as long as you’re willing to make some lifestyle changes. Advertisement What Not to Do First, here’s a couple of things you shouldn’t do if you want to lose 10 pounds in two months:...

Build a protein smoothie like a boss! Image Credit: Adobe Stock/nblxer Let’s be honest: Most of us know what a healthy meal looks like. So when we don’t eat the way we should in order to look and feel the way we want, it usually has something to do with being really busy. (Guilty as charged!) Advertisement But here's one of the secrets to good nutrition: Not all of your meals have to be sit-down solid food meals....

Women of childbearing age typically have the highest need for iron supplements. Image Credit: Jennifer A Smith/Moment/GettyImages Although most people get enough iron from their diets, certain conditions, like ulcerative colitis and regular, heavy menstrual bleeding, may increase someone’s iron needs and contribute to iron loss. For those people, iron supplements may help prevent iron deficiency. Advertisement If you need an iron supplement, there are different types you can take. Some of the most common include ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate and ferrous fumarate....