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Red lentils are not only a great source of low-fat, plant-based protein, but contain a wealth of B vitamins, many essential minerals and fiber. Image Credit: Silvia Elena Castañeda Puchetta / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Red lentils, like all types of lentils, are not only a great source of low-fat, plant-based protein, but contain a wealth of B vitamins, many essential minerals and fiber. Economical and easy to prepare, lentils can help your digestion, protect the heart, maintain your bones and support weight loss....

There are many probiotic strains, each of which affects the body in different ways. Image Credit: Thodsapol Thongdeekhieo / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The term “probiotic” is a broad one that encompasses many different types of bacteria, while acidophilus, whose full official name is Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a specific strain of probiotic. Comparing acidophilus vs a probiotic is like comparing an orange to fruit in general. Advertisement There are many probiotic strains, each of which affects the body in different ways....

Some research has linked diet and arthritis symptoms, but the exact relationship is still not clear. Image Credit: Astrid Gast/iStock/Getty Images The amount and types of protein you consume may affect the symptoms of arthritis. Protein is made of amino acids and every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies contains protein. Protein is found in most foods in our daily diet including meats, poultry, fish, legumes, tofu, eggs, nuts and seeds, dairy, grains and some fruits and vegetables....

Psyllium husk for diabetes offers some benefits, but the best fiber comes from whole foods. Image Credit: Nedim_B/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes and you’re trying to get more fiber in your diet, you may have heard about psyllium husk. But how do you know if this supplement, extracted from the husk of the psyllium seed, is the best fiber supplement for diabetes? And is it something you even need? Advertisement Psyllium husk for diabetes has some benefits, but fiber supplements may not provide the same level of fullness that you get from fiber in whole foods, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

Cayenne pepper on a wooden spoon Image Credit: andreipreda/iStock/Getty Images While cayenne is familiar to many as a seasoning for foods, this long, red pepper is also known for its medicinal properties. Used either fresh or dried, the spicy-tasting vegetable adds heat to foods and has been used traditionally to help with digestive and circulatory problems. Though the University of Maryland Medical Center states that cayenne is safe to eat, the pepper may cause digestive irritation if you eat too much....

Calf stretching can help with sciatic pain. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages Sciatica can make it hard to sit, stand or walk. Symptoms of sciatica can be a literal “pain in the butt.” As you age, your spine can begin to degenerate and sciatica is most prevalent in older adults due to its causes. Sciatica stretches for older adults can help. Advertisement Due to its size and position, the sciatic nerve is vulnerable to injury....

A chicken breast and salad. Image Credit: Raul Taborda/Hemera/Getty Images The Stillman Diet is one of the earliest low-carbohydrate diets. As a physician who worked with overweight patients, Stillman discovered the quickest weight loss was experienced by those who followed a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet. His diet is restricted to low-fat protein and promises quick weight loss. Advertisement Definition Dr. Irwin Stillman practiced as a family physician in Brooklyn, New York, and developed the Stillman Diet in the 1960s....

1 of 14 Overview It seems that every time we try to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, the number of temptations around us increase. And at times we even make excuses such as: "It's totally fine to eat a dark chocolate candy bar every day – I heard dark chocolate is good for you." Read on for a list of the worst diet threats. These 12 diet wreckers are calorie-rich, nutrient-poor and often have a high glycemic index....

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Creatine helps provide the energy your muscles need for everyday activities. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Creatine helps provide the energy your muscles need for everyday activities. It also supplies the extra spurt of energy that sustains and boosts muscle power during high-intensity exercise. Meat is a good choice for adding to your stores of creatine. Advertisement If you don't eat meat, seafood such as herring and tuna are another good source of creatine....

Foods that are high in healthy fats include salmon, avocados, olive oil and most nuts. Image Credit: hiphotos35/iStock/GettyImages Fat and cholesterol are both essential to your body, but they’re not the same thing — and there are good and bad kinds of both. Here’s the difference between fat and cholesterol and what you should know about them. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Your Ultimate Guide to Fats and Why Your Diet Needs Them Video of the Day Understanding Fat “Fat serves two purposes: It allows our body to function and helps us achieve satisfaction with food,” says Robyn Goldberg, RDN, a nutrition therapist at Ask About Food in Beverly Hills, California....

A humidifier may be more helpful for an acute dry cough. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages You’ve heard people swear by the benefits of humidifiers when they feel sick, but do they actually help when you have a cough and feel under the weather? Ultimately, whether using a humidifier for a cough is good or bad depends on what’s behind your cough — and the type of humidifier you use. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Your Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Healthy When You're Feeling Under the Weather Video of the Day Humidifier for Dry Cough “Humidifiers work better for some coughs than others,” says Janet Morgan, MD, an internal medicine and geriatrics specialist at the Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood, Ohio, location....

What Are the Dangers of Squatting Image Credit: UberImages/iStock/GettyImages Squatting, like every exercise, comes with an inherent risk of injury. However, this risk is typically rooted in poor technique, lifting too-heavy weights or continuing to attempt to lift despite fatigue. Start with bodyweight squatting first, meaning that you’re not doing the movement with any weight, such as a barbell or dumbbell. Before you decide to put a barbell over your shoulders, practice your technique with a broomstick to ensure good control through a full range of motion....

Low-fiber foods like mashed potatoes work well immediately following your hemorrhoid surgery. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages While you may find your hemorrhoids embarrassing, you’re not alone in your suffering. As many as 50 percent of people develop hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It’s possible for your hemorrhoids to resolve on their own, but sometimes surgery is necessary....

Mixing simply combines ingredients together, while beating makes them smoother and adds air bubbles. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Mixing and beating in baking are two techniques that help create different textures. The former is about blending ingredients, whereas beating makes them very smooth. Choosing one over the other depends on the recipe and the consistency you aim for. Advertisement Tip Mixing simply combines ingredients together, while beating makes them smoother and adds air bubbles....

Swap out fatty meats for lean poultry, fish, shellfish and vegetarian sources of protein. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you have gallbladder pain attacks because of gallstones, tweaking your diet may help. Gallstones are associated with high-fat and high-sugar diets, while fiber-rich foods and lean sources of protein are linked to a lower risk of gallbladder issues. Advertisement Tip Swap out fatty meats for lean poultry, fish, shellfish and vegetarian sources of protein....

Hockey players are on the list of athletes who should wear jock straps. Image Credit: nito100/iStock/Getty Images Getting hit below the belt can go from a euphemism to a hospital stay for male athletes who refuse to wear a protective cup. Whether you’re riding a skateboard, playing a pickup game of basketball or riding a BMX bike, no matter how young or old, you should protect the tender groin area. While the dangers of not wearing a protective cup and jockstrap in some sports may seem obvious, some players still fail to wear them....

Ditch your "skinny clothes" and focus on self-acceptance instead. Image Credit: Merethe Svarstad Eeg / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Perhaps you have “skinny clothes” in the closet: A minidress from last decade. A pair of jeans two sizes too small. A new top that’s a touch too tight to wear right now. Advertisement These are the garments we keep in hopes that we'll be thin enough to fit into them one day. They're supposed to motivate us to reach our goal weight and achieve the body of our dreams....

As you drop that weight, will your skin be able to snap back? Image Credit: Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images People planning to lose a large amount of weight may be concerned about how they will look afterward. Will their skin turn out as baggy as their old “fat clothes”? Under normal circumstances, loose skin will shrink as you drop the pounds but in cases of large weight loss it is harder to tighten skin....

High-intensity cardio is a great way to lose weight without losing your butt. Image Credit: Anchiy/E+/GettyImages When you lose weight and fat, your whole body starts to shrink, and that typically includes your butt. But if you’re strategic when it comes to exercise, you can lose that unwanted weight and keep a round booty. Advertisement Specifically, doing the right type of strength training alongside high-intensity workouts can help you lose weight without losing your bottom....