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references BMJ: “Association of Fried Food Consumption With All Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality: Prospective Cohort Study” American Heart Association: "Saturated Fat" Nutrients: "Influence of Heating during Cooking on Trans Fatty Acid Content of Edible Oils: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Fats and Cholesterol" Cleveland Clinic: "Are Air Fryers Healthy?" Mayo Clinic: "Trans fat is double trouble for heart health" Air fryers offer the delicious texture of fried food without all the fat....

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Aerobic exercise is part of a good workout routine. Image Credit: RicardoImagen/E+/GettyImages A six-day workout plan can help you create a well-balanced exercise routine. Organizing your workouts over six days will help ensure that you work out each muscle group the proper amount, without skimping or overdoing it for any one group. Advertisement Planning Your Best Fitness Week You’ve probably heard that everyone is different when it comes to exercise. This is very true....

Summer usually means waist-busting ice cream but these flavorful and satisfying mocha chip ice pop are just 75 calories per serving. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Chocolate cravings can be intense, but depriving yourself can sometimes make things worse. Instead of feeling out of control, try one of the six low-calorie recipes below that won’t wreck your healthy diet. The best part? These cocoa-based recipes are sure to satisfy your tastebuds without leaving you feeling deprived....

Tone and strengthen your arms with resistance band curls. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages Many fitness accounts on social media have become glossaries of resistance band exercises. And it’s no surprise, given that this inexpensive and versatile tool can be used by beginners and experienced athletes alike — no matter the skill level, everyone can benefit from some resistance band work. Advertisement Even popular arm exercises like the biceps curl can be re-imagined with a resistance band....

Sprinting is a great way to burn calories. Image Credit: Peathegee Inc/Tetra images/GettyImages Pressed for time when it comes to your workout? Don’t worry — if you opt to do sprints for exercise, you can reap the same benefits you would if you did a longer workout at a much lower intensity. In some cases, these high-intensity workouts can be even better for you. Advertisement If that sounds appealing, you can tailor your sprint workouts to be the right fit for you and your fitness level....

Women in their 80s need to exercise despite false ideas that seniors should be inactive. An 82-year-old women should concentrate on four types of exercise: stretching, balance exercises, strength training and endurance-building activities. It is during endurance-building activities that heart rate becomes important. Exercising at too high an intensity for your age is risky, but not getting your heart rate up high enough does not improve your endurance. Target Heart Rate Your target heart rate – a percentage of your estimated maximum heart rate – is the beats-per-minute that provide effective endurance exercise....

Going for a stroll after eating is refreshing in more ways than one. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages Think back to your last meal. What did you do right afterward? If you’re like most of us, it probably involved a whole lot of sitting — whether you drove to work right after breakfast, sat at your computer during lunch or crashed on the couch post-dinner. Advertisement But get this: Taking just a short walk after eating (think: around the block or to the mailbox) is associated with a slew of health benefits, like speeding up your metabolism to lowering blood sugar....

Transform a family-favorite with these vegan meatballs and marinara sauce, perfect for Meatless Mondays. Image Credit: Yumna Jawad/LIVESTRONG.com There’s nothing like a comforting, piping hot bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. But the truth is, we could all benefit from eating a little bit less meat. Advertisement Good news: There are healthier spins you can make to the family-friendly meal that transform a calorie-laden dinner into a nutritious plant-based meal everyone will enjoy....

Compound exercises are more effective and time efficient than isolation exercises. Image Credit: Robert Daly/OJO Images/GettyImages Starting a weight-training program in your 60s can give you a new lease on life. Building lean muscle mass improves your physical and mental health and can make you look and feel better than you have in years or even decades. But the goals of weight training at this age might be different from those when you were younger, and there are also some risks to take into consideration....

Horny goat weed and maca both have a variety of touted benefits. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Both horny goat weed and maca have been used for centuries in traditional medicine — in China, horny goat weed is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and fatigue. Maca, on the other hand, has been used by native Peruvians for its sexual enhancing properties and high nutrient content. Advertisement Tip The benefits of horny goat weed and maca include their ability to alleviate the symptoms of sexual dysfunction in both men and women....

A group of cattle in a field Image Credit: mtreasure/iStock/Getty Images Bovine pituitary extract, or BPE, is a filtered, water-based extract of fresh pituitary glands from cattle. As a source of growth factors and hormones, BPE is used in tissue culture research to support various cell lines, such as skin, breast, lung and prostate. You might consider taking BPE to address any number of issues, including thyroid, growth, reproductive or adrenal problems....

Use an elliptical for pain-free exercise on the knees. Bad knees can quickly get in the way of regular exercise, especially with chronic conditions like arthritis. However, just because your knees are bad does not mean you have to give up aerobic exercise. There are equipment options at your local fitness center and for the home that can help you gain the benefits of aerobic exercise without painful side effects on your knee....

The standard for determining what is a man's ideal weight has changed in recent years from insurance companies' Weight-for-Height tables to Body Mass Index (BMI) tables that correlate height and weight with BMI. Advertisement BMI, which measures a body's fatness, is body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters, or W/H squared, reports "Essentials for Health and Wellness." Video of the Day Ideal BMI According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, men should have a BMI between 18....

Women's running shoes are built wider in the forefoot and narrower in the heel. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Although it may be tempting to dismiss the difference between men’s and women’s running shoes as a marketing gimmick, history demonstrates that men and women have very real, differing needs for running. Advertisement Originally, running companies offered a scaled down-men's shoe in more appealing colors for women — hence the sarcastic phrase "shrink 'em and pink 'em" — but this quickly proved inadequate....

Nowadays, 26-inch wheels are most common in mountain biking. Image Credit: Robert Niedring/MITO images/GettyImages At first glance, it may appear that the only difference between a 26-inch and a 28-inch bike wheel is 2 inches in diameter. However, the difference in size is rarely exactly 2 inches, due to varying widths and depths of the tires used. Advertisement In addition, the intended purposes, wheel material and bicycle style of these wheels vary significantly....

Young people enjoying sodas and snacks. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Many people have misconceptions about regulations concerning high fructose corn syrup in the European Union, or EU. Contrary to common opinion, high fructose corn syrup isn’t banned in Europe. Referred to as isoglucose or glucose-fructose syrup in this region, use of high fructose corn syrup is restricted because it’s under a production quota. Advertisement Regulations Not About Health The production quota for high fructose corn syrup is intended to ensure fair agricultural/economic development across all territories in the EU and is not related to the health concerns many public health authorities have regarding the proliferation of high fructose corn syrup in the food supply....

Yoga can be a great option for people with osteoporosis, though some poses may need to be avoided. Image Credit: Goldfaery/iStock/GettyImages Practicing yoga has several important advantages including improving balance, strengthening the muscles around arthritic joints and stimulating bone growth. Advertisement Individuals with osteoporosis benefit from taking advantage of these many benefits, but it's recommended that they stick to exercises that maintain a relatively neutral or straight spinal position throughout. Extra caution should be taken in this population, as there are several poses that should be avoided....

Carrot Cake Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Carrot cake is a soft and dense dessert made from a spiced batter that includes shredded carrots. The carrots soften during the baking process and become nearly the same consistency as the rest of the cake. While the cake bakes, it rises and nearly doubles in height. If the batter rises too quickly, the center puffs up before falling, creating a divot in the center of the cake....