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Swap deli meat in your sandwich with more nutritious options, like nut butter or tuna, from time to time. Image Credit: chas53/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Deli Meat Risks How to Buy Deli Meat Deli Meat Alternatives Fans of filet mignon and carne asada tacos will be happy to learn that beef isn't the one protein you should limit in your diet. It's processed meat. Advertisement Although cold cuts may be a convenient, inexpensive protein for lunch on the go, Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, author of ​​Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You from Label to Table,​ wants you to eat less highly processed meat, including sausage, hot dogs and deli meat....

Fill up on fat first and protein second on the ketogenic diet. Image Credit: anyaivanova/iStock/GettyImages As a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate eating plan, the ketogenic diet is a dream for bacon-lovers, heavy cream-adorers and the vegetable-enamored. However, it’s not so appealing for spaghetti enthusiasts, bean supporters or the fruit-obsessed, given that all those carbohydrate-rich foods — and more — are off-limits. Advertisement If you've decided to hop on the ketogenic bandwagon, meal planning will become a necessary pastime....

Don't skip your workout, modify it! Image Credit: Emir Memedovski/E+/GettyImages No matter how dedicated you are to your workout, there are some days your body just isn’t available to show up for you in full force. When you’re too sore or too tired (or just plain unmotivated) to do your usual workout, you don’t have to take the day off. Advertisement Kasey Kotarak, a NASM-certified trainer with Fit Body Boot Camp, suggests you swap in these low-impact, low-intensity moves instead....

OxiClean contains a number of ingredients you should be aware of, especially if you have young kids around. Image Credit: Christian Horz/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Sodium Percarbonate Sodium Carbonate Hydrogen Peroxide Surfactants Oxygen-cleaning technology has been commercially marketed since the 1970s. Oxygen cleaners began to grow in popularity with consumers in the mid-1990s when the current "green" awareness began to grow. Advertisement While oxygen cleaners — like OxiClean — work on organic stains, they have little effect on grease or petrochemical stains....

Muscles Used in a Curtsy Lunge Image Credit: JackF/iStock/GettyImages A curtsy lunge adds pizzazz to the standard linear forward, or backward, lunge. This crossed-over lunge helps to incorporate new leg muscles into the lunge position, giving you toned inner and outer thighs. Advertisement How It Works A curtsy lunge, sometimes called a curtsy squat, very much resembles the move it’s named after: The Curtsy. Proper execution of the exercise ensures you hit the muscles safely and effectively....

Neem oil can be used to treat warts and moles. Image Credit: arda savaşcıoğulları/iStock/Getty Images The neem tree, or Azadirachta Indica, is native to South East Asia, in particular India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Its leaves, seeds and even bark have long been used in these countries as a medicinal cure. Currently, research is being conducted into its healing properties. Neem America, a leading exporter and manufacturer of neem products in the United States, says that neem is used to treat a number of illnesses and medical conditions, including diabetes, pink eye, mouth ulcers, psoriasis, eczema, warts and moles....

The key to making your pasta dish nutritious is in your add-ins. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/GettyImages Dry pasta is more than just a box of carbs — it can be a pretty versatile ingredient. In fact, you can easily prep a nutritious meal in a matter of minutes using the box of macaroni sitting in your pantry. Advertisement The key is to go for whole-grain pasta varieties for extra fiber. If you want to dial the health factor up a notch, go for a legume-based pasta (such as chickpea or lentil pasta) for added nutrients....

Stretch marks are common in pregnancy. Stretch marks, also known as "striae," are a common skin complaint. Stretch marks will first appear on the skin as red, unevenly textured stripes or lines. Preventive care can decrease your chances of developing striae, but there are no guarantees. Depending on the age of the stretch mark, it may appear as dark red or silver. Advertisement Causes Stretch marks are usually caused by sudden weight gain....

Losing inches and seeing more muscle tone are good signs you're burning fat. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages Whether you’re losing weight for health reasons, to feel more confident at the beach, or to generally boost your energy levels, seeing results is key to staying motivated to stick to your fitness plan. The truth is, though, that the double-digit weight loss seen on many reality TV shows isn’t reflective of what you’ll see in real life or what’s healthy for real-world weight loss....

You'll know your workout is working if you feel more confident. Image Credit: DisobeyArt/iStock/GettyImages You might be inclined to look in the mirror or step on the scale to gauge if your workouts are working. And while physical changes like losing weight or sculpting muscle can be valid fitness goals, judging your workouts based solely on aesthetic changes isn’t a good idea. Advertisement "Realistically, most people are exercising for extrinsic reasons, like losing weight or putting on muscle mass," Amber Shipherd, PhD, performance psychology program coordinator at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, tells LIVESTRONG....

Your snacking habit doesn't have to derail your healthy diet. Image Credit: nensuria/iStock/GettyImages For most of us, three meals a day doesn’t cut it. Thank goodness for snacks! If you snack a few times a day, you’re not alone. About 95 percent of American adults snack every day, and 70 percent do so two or more times a day, according to a 2019 U.S. Snacking Industry report from Mintel. Advertisement From granola bars to beef jerky to cheese puffs, there's no shortage of snack food options lining grocery store shelves....

A woman is tying her sneakers. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Though a woman’s mid-foot and heels tend to be narrower than a man’s, you may still require a wide toe box, which is the front area of a walking shoe. Serving as the push-off point for propelling you forward, the toes need room to point, flex and move. The best walking shoes fit comfortably and snugly on all parts of your foot while providing plenty of wiggle room in the toe box....

A blueberry smoothie in a jar. Image Credit: tvirbickis/iStock/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate guide to healthy eating recommends you include a serving of fruit at each meal. Smoothies can be an easy and tasty way for you to meet your mealtime fruit needs. It can also be healthy if you include the right ingredients. A healthy blueberry smoothie includes 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup of 1 percent fat milk and ice....

You should aim for a minimum daily calorie intake of 1,200 for women and 1,500 for men to help you lose up to 2 pounds per week. Image Credit: NelliSyr/iStock/GettyImages If you’re 170 pounds and trying to lose weight, you can cut calories, ramp up your exercise routine or both. Your target calorie intake for weight loss will be based on your sex, activity level and height, but the minimum recommendation is 1,200 calories daily for women and 1,500 calories for men....

All of the B-vitamins are necessary for your body to function properly, as they play a vital role in making fuel out of food. Vitamin B-12 is crucial to the manufacture of DNA and RNA, which are the body’s building blocks, and in maintaining the health of your nervous system. However, B-12 is not reliably found in plants, which means most food sources of vitamin B-12 aren’t good for juicing by themselves....

Almonds are among the highest-protein nuts that also are lower in fat. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages Nuts are packed with beneficial nutrients, like magnesium and folate, and they’re also high in dietary fiber. Although they’re high in calories and fat, nuts can be a welcome addition to your health-conscious diet. They’re naturally low in saturated fat — unhealthy fat that’s linked to heart disease — and high in unsaturated fat, which is good for your cardiovascular health....

Music activates several centers in the brain. Mapping the mental activity of the brain shows that music stimulates parts of this organ just as food, drugs and sex do, reveals a report in the "Canadian Geographic" magazine. It is apparent that music can affect emotions and mood in the vast majority of individuals. Several areas of the brain are activated when listening to music, and even more areas are stimulated and participate in playing music....

Traditional Nigerian foods and stews are naturally high in vegetables, beans, meat and fish. Image Credit: Rimma_Bondarenko/iStock/GettyImages Plenty of different cuisines around the world are naturally far more healthy than the average American diet. A focus on whole foods, rather than processed foods, is key. Here’s how eating a low calorie Nigerian diet can actually help you lose weight. Advertisement Tip Traditional Nigerian foods and stews are naturally high in vegetables, beans, meat and fish....

Knowing your blood pressure can be vital to good health. Image Credit: Twenty20/@ElleAon In This Article Low Pulse Defined High Blood Pressure Defined BP-Pulse Relationship Causes Detection When to See a Doctor Whether you are young or old, healthy or not, it is important to be aware of your blood pressure and pulse rate. These two measurements are useful indicators of your general health and how well your heart is working....

Monitor your heart rate while you're on the treadmill. Image Credit: Estudi M6/iStock/Getty Images You’re engaged in a heart-pumping treadmill session when suddenly the room seems to spin around you. This dizziness, which may even make you feel nauseous, can keep you from exercising on the treadmill. Understanding why treadmill-related dizziness occurs can help you prevent this condition from recurring. Advertisement Significance The mechanism by which a treadmill works can make you feel dizzy when operating it....