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Brussel sprouts are ok to eat when taking warfarin. Image Credit: asab974/iStock/GettyImages When taking warfarin, either limit or avoid foods high in vitamin K, including liver and certain green, leafy vegetables. Try not to vary your intake of these foods. Advertisement Other than cranberries, all fruits are acceptable, and, indeed, beneficial to include in your diet. With the exception of liver, you may get protein from eggs, dairy products, beans, fish, poultry and lean cuts of meat....

When recovering from an illness, it's best to put your workout regimen on hold until you're fully recovered. Image Credit: tommaso79/iStock/GettyImages Deciding when to exercise after you’ve had stomach flu symptoms can depend on a few factors including the severity of the illness and its duration. What’s important is that you allow yourself time to rest and keep physical activity to a minimum. Advertisement Tip When recovering from an illness, it's best to put your workout regimen on hold until you're fully recovered....

Olympic swimmers have strict workouts to perform their best. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Olympic swimmers devote the majority of their time to swimming and living a healthy lifestyle. They must have discipline with their workouts as well as their diets. Swimmers train many hours in the pool but also train out of the water. Although each swim varies in distance and speed, swimmers work on building muscle and stamina to add the strength and speed needed to compete at such a high level....

The rotator cuff is the group of small muscles and tendons that move and stabilize your arm within your shallow shoulder socket. Because the rotator cuff permits a wide range of shoulder motions, injuries are common. Rotator cuff injuries cause weakness and pain, particularly when lifting your arm above shoulder height. In order to heal, blood must nourish the rotator cuff with oxygen and nutrients. Rotator cuff rehabilitation, therefore, requires blood circulation therapies to encourage blood flow to the injured area....

Losing 100 pounds in a year is very much an achievable goal. Image Credit: mheim3011/iStock/GettyImages When you have a significant amount of weight to drop, it can feel impossible to get started. How do you go about losing 100 pounds or more? And, just as importantly, how will you keep it off? Advertisement Personal trainer Jeff Logan, CPT, says triple-digit weight loss is like shedding an entire person — and the process shouldn't be rushed....

Image Credit: Stephen Simpson Inc/Tetra images/GettyImages Extra pounds in your chest and the resulting bulge around the back of your bra line can cause sore shoulders, slouching and back pain. You may also be self-conscious when the extra fat rolls show through fitted clothing. Directing your body to lose fat from this area isn't possible, but you can slim down all over -- which will eventually reduce fat from your chest and back....

The best way to cook a brisket in the oven is slow and low. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages Have you ever tried to cook foil-wrapped brisket in the oven? This inexpensive cut of meat can feed a large crowd and tastes delicious. Although it might take a little extra time to prepare, it’s worth the wait. Advertisement Tip The best way to cook a brisket in the oven is slow and low....

Splenda, or sucralose, is 600 times sweeter than sugar and goes well in most desserts like cookies. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages The average American eats just under 20 teaspoons of added sugar a week, per the University of California San Francisco. Advertisement Baking with Splenda is one way to cut down on sugar as this artificial sweetener works well in most recipes. Plus, it's essentially calorie-free. Video of the Day Related Reading What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar What Is Splenda?...

The cat and cow poses are great for stretching your back. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Low back issues can put a damper on everyday activities. The low back houses your lumbar spine which consists of five vertebrae which are named L1 through L5. The discs between these vertebrae act as shock absorbers, and they also bear a significant amount of your weight. Advertisement If your L3 vertebrae is tight, you could experience everything from low-back stiffness to extreme pain and suffering....

For quicker, easier meal preparation, use onion powder instead of onions. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Onion powder, which is made from dried, pulverized onions, is most often used in dips, rubs or seasoning blends. It cannot function as a straight raw onion substitute because it lacks many of the characteristics that make onions appealing to use in cooking, such as high water content and texture. Advertisement Onion to Onion Powder A good rule of thumb when using onion powder is to treat it similarly to garlic powder....

Training for a triathlon is smart for over-50 athletes who are more prone to injuries since it requires plenty of variety in your workouts. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you’re over 50, you may not have considered competing in a triathlon — even if you’re a runner, swimmer or cyclist — thinking that they are too difficult or only for buff 20- or 30-somethings. Advertisement As a 53-year-old who recently finished an Olympic-distance triathlon — and competed in her first (sprint-distance) triathlon at 51 — I can assure you that's not necessarily the case....

The jury is still out on the health pros and cons of black pepper. Image Credit: nobtis/iStock/GettyImages Black pepper is a spice rack staple, found in kitchen cabinets everywhere. And over the years, its near ubiquity has given rise to a plethora of claims, both pro and con, regarding its potential as either a medicinal treatment or a disease-causing irritant. But what does the science say? Advertisement ​Read more:​ Is Black Pepper Bad for You?...

Bowl of pea soup Image Credit: OlgaMiltsova/iStock/Getty Images Soup is a comfort food for many people. Soup is soothing and may remind you of the food that Grandma fed you when you were sick as a child. Soup may be good for you when you have a fever or other illness, but it depends on the type of soup. In some cases, certain soups may make your symptoms worse. Advertisement Benefits of Broth Broth-based soups may be especially good when you have a fever because they can help keep you hydrated....

List of Foods That Don't Cause Gas Image Credit: Duy Truong Hai/iStock/GettyImages Consisting of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other substances, gas is air that moves through your digestive tract, allowing your body to release enzymes to digest food. While foods affect people differently, limiting or avoiding common dietary gas culprits and emphasizing alternative foods that don’t cause gas can help minimize discomfort. If your symptoms are severe or long-lasting, seek guidance from your doctor....

People at an exercise class Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images While having a high percentage of body fat can contribute to many chronic diseases, not having enough body fat can be just as dangerous. There is a wide range in what is considered a healthy body fat percentage, which accounts for individuals who are within a healthy range, those who are considered fit and individuals who are athletic. If you have concerns about your percentage of body fat, it is best to speak with your physician who can recommend a healthy range based on your age, gender and overall physical health....

Contrary to popular belief, mixing caffeine and alcohol won't sober you up. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Mixing Caffeine and Alcohol Coffee After Alcohol Red Bull Vodka The Bottom Line Whether your cocktail of choice is an espresso martini or a Diet Coke and rum, mixing alcohol with caffeine, in theory, sounds like a good idea: You get a nice buzz with a hit of energy....

A small cup of peanuts. Image Credit: tongwongboot/iStock/Getty Images Monkey nuts is a term sometimes used to describe peanuts, which are a high-fat, calorie-dense snack. Although peanuts are high in calories, they can be a good snack choice because peanuts are small, portable and do not require refrigeration. Even if you are dieting, making room for peanuts in your diet can be beneficial because peanuts provide numerous nutritional benefits. Advertisement Calories in Monkey Nuts Monkey nuts are high in calories, especially if you consume multiple servings....

Grouper comes in numerous varieties, colors and sizes. Image Credit: JackF/iStock/GettyImages Like most fish, grouper contains large amounts of protein and minimal amounts of saturated fat. Unlike fatty cold-water fish, grouper doesn’t have large amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It may also carry a toxin, ciguatera, which can cause neurological problems if you ingest it. Advertisement Nutrition Information for Fresh Grouper Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a raw grouper filet contains: 238 calories 3 grams of fat 50 grams of protein 0 grams of carbohydrates...

Whether you crave the taste and nutrition of saffron rice, or take supplements to reap some of the saffron's reputed health benefits, too much of a good thing could make you sick. Image Credit: © RAZVAN CIUCA/Moment/GettyImages Whether you crave the taste and nutrition of saffron rice or take supplements to reap some of saffron’s reputed health benefits, too much of a good thing could make you sick. However, saffron is generally safe when taken as directed....

Since honey isn’t naturally occurring in fruits or vegetables, it is considered to be an added sugar. Image Credit: Oleg Shishkov/iStock/GettyImages Made by bees from the nectar of flowers, honey is a naturally sweet substance that is commonly used as a sweetener. Ancient Greeks and Romans enjoyed many honey benefits for centuries and primarily used it for medicinal purposes because of its antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. Advertisement However, since honey isn't naturally occurring in fruits or vegetables, it is considered to be an added sugar....