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A small glass of grape juice. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Recent research proves there are many potential health benefits associated with drinking any brand of 100 percent grape juice. Welch’s grape juice products are made from 100 percent fruit juice and contain no added sugar or preservatives. Welch’s offers three primary types of grape juice – Concord, white and red grape juice. Advertisement Blood Pressure According to Dr. Joseph Vita of the Boston University School of Medicine, drinking Welch’s Concord grape juice may benefit your nighttime blood pressure and therefore provide you with better overall cardiovascular health....

Orange beets taste sweeter than red beets, yet still contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory characteristics that make beets a healthy part of your diet. Image Credit: yanzappa/iStock/GettyImages When you think of beets, you probably think of red beets. But like carrots, peppers and other vegetables, beets also grow in a rainbow of colors, which includes orange beets. Like their more common red cousins, orange beets are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants....

Soreness after lifting weights isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. A day or two after working out, it’s natural to experience delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS is a consequence of microscopic tears to muscle fibers that occur when you work out. The tears trigger an inflammatory response as the muscle heals. This causes discomfort 24 to 48 hours after the workout. It may be best to visit your doctor if the weight lifting arm pain hasn’t gone away within seven days, if it’s a sharp pain rather than an overall soreness or if the soreness is only on one side of your body ....

Drinks with iron in them include tomato juice, and a vegetable juice blend that contains spinach, which is an iron-rich food. Image Credit: TanyaLovus/iStock/GettyImages Everyone needs a daily dose of iron, a mineral that’s an essential component of hemoglobin and plays a role in the growth of your body and brain. Drinks with iron, as well as iron-rich foods, can help with meeting your daily needs. Advertisement Tip Drinks with iron in them include tomato juice and a vegetable juice blend that contains spinach, which is an iron-rich food....

Bowl of applesauce Image Credit: etienne voss/iStock/Getty Images Diverticulosis is diagnosed when pouches, also called sacs, form on weak spots along the colon. Many people with diverticulosis don’t experience any symptoms, but if the pouches become infected and inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. The treatment for diverticulitis varies depending on the severity of the condition. Often, however, the condition requires changes in diet to help the colon heal and to prevent recurring symptoms during the healing process....

Bladder problems are common with age, but there are steps you can take to keep your pelvic area healthy. Image Credit: Kristen Prahl/iStock/GettyImages Does it seem like you’re running to the bathroom more often than you used to? It’s common for age-related changes to cause you to have to urinate more often — and to make that ​gotta-go​ feeling more intense. Advertisement "The cause of overactive bladder isn't entirely known, but aging is known to be a risk factor," says Karyn Eilber, MD, a urologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center....

There are no specific foods that will strengthen your knees. But eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages The largest joint in your body is also one of the most easily injured, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Your knee and the areas around it play a key role in daily activity. That’s why exercising and eating the right food for knee strengthening is key to optimal health....

Nerve damage can occur from lifting weights that are too heavy or using poor technique. Image Credit: gradyreese/E+/GettyImages Strength training provides health benefits beyond those of regular exercise. Lifting weights develops muscle, bone mass and strength. It also burns calories and helps with weight management. Weight lifting can help to reverse the decline in muscle and bone mass naturally experienced with age. Advertisement However, incorrect or repetitive use of weights can cause sports injuries — including a pinched nerve or nerve damage — while lifting weights....

Focus on eating a healthy breakfast in order lose belly fat. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages Breakfast is often called the most important meal, but you might be wondering what makes a healthy breakfast and which food types can help you lose belly fat. Many people reach for quick options, like oatmeal or a bagel, but carbohydrates, especially refined carbohydrates, can make belly fat worse. Advertisement If you want to slim down, especially in your tummy, you're better off incorporating lower-carbohydrate, higher-protein options like eggs and a healthy source of fat, like avocado, into your weight-loss breakfast....

Plan your diet wisely — and experiment during your training — to avoid hitting a wall during a marathon. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages Just like there’s no single perfect running shoe or one foolproof training program that works for all runners, there’s no magic diet that will power each and every marathoner across the finish line. Advertisement Your dietary needs depend on such factors as your experience level, health issues and how your body responds to different foods, according to Dina Griffin, a board-certified sports dietitian and registered dietitian nutritionist at The Nutrition Mechanic....

Hoping to target belly fat? Consider incorporating these seven cardio workouts into your routine. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages These days, when burpees and boot camps reign supreme, cardio machines don’t get a lot of love. But they’re in every gym for a reason. We spoke to fitness coaches from around the country that swear by cardio workouts tailored to individual goals. Below, their thoughts on why cardio machines should be celebrated....

references Epicurious: "Steamed Sticky Rice Recipe" Recipe Tips: "Steaming Rice - How to Cooking Tips" Martha Stewart: "Best Steamed Rice" To make your perfect steamed rice extra fluffy, rinse it before you cook it. Image Credit: © eleonora galli/Moment/GettyImages Image Credit: © eleonora galli/Moment/GettyImages In Rice Cooking Bowl In Steamer Compartment To make your perfect steamed rice extra fluffy, rinse it before you cook it. This eliminates the layers of starch between the grains that make the rice sticky — unless, of course, your steamed rice recipe called for sticky rice in particular....

Every season is a new opportunity to switch things up. Image Credit: Tone It Up With every new season comes an opportunity to switch up your fitness routine and set new goals. Especially in autumn — when kids head back to school, the leaves start to fall and the air is crisp and feels full of possibilities — it’s the perfect chance to reevaluate how you’re progressing and what you might need to change....

CrossFit can help you identify muscle imbalances to hone run form. Image Credit: OSTILL/iStock/Getty Images With cycling, running and swimming on your workout schedule, you think you just don’t have time for strength training. However, if you want to be a successful athlete, you can’t afford to skip it. Strength training keeps you healthy and builds power in those muscles you put through the ringer at every workout. Advertisement CrossFit offers a quick and dirty way to fit in strength training with fun, challenging Workouts of the Day (or WODs) and a community atmosphere....

Exercise should make you feel more awake, but other conditions can still keep you feeling tired. Image Credit: Christopher Nuzzaco/Hemera/Getty Images You might be doing all the right things to feel healthy and energized, but for some reason you still feel tired and fatigued. It could be that you have an underlying medical condition that is undercutting your efforts. Normally, exercise boosts your energy and staying well-hydrated prevents the fatigue that accompanies the start of dehydration....

Cooking with canned pumpkin is much easier than using fresh. Image Credit: David_Johnson/iStock/GettyImages Pumpkin pie, cookies and cake are high-fat, high-sugar foods that contain canned pumpkin, but pure canned pumpkin is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food. Eating canned pumpkin can help you meet recommendations to include at least 5.5 cups per week of red or orange vegetables in a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet. Advertisement Potential Benefits for Weight Control Low-calorie foods such as canned pumpkin can help you control your weight....

Proper form is essential to injury prevention Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages Lateral leg raises, also referred to as hip abduction, may seem to belong in 1982, but they have very real strengthening benefits. This single exercise utilizes multiple muscle groups and offers numerous functional advantages. Advertisement They're easy to do but proper form is essential to injury prevention. The term lateral implies movement away from the midline of the body. If done while standing, your leg moves outward and when lying down on your side, the motion is upward....

Most men do not use resistance bands for strength training because they do not often see their value or believe that traditional free weights and weight machines will make them stronger. According to Juan Carlos Santana, director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida, resistance band training develops better eccentric strength (force reduction) because you have to control the tension of the band when you return to its original length....

A salad diet can help you lose weight if you follow a few simple guidelines. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages Diet plans and salads go together like movie theaters and popcorn — you don’t often find one without the other. And for good reason, with the former: Salads can be beneficial both for meeting your nutritional needs and helping you toward a weight-loss goal. Advertisement Here's what you need to know about salad diets, including the best salad recipes to try for your specific diet plan....

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