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Like standard wheat bread, rye bread and rye products are not gluten-free. Image Credit: saruservice/iStock/GettyImages Many coffee shops hide booby-trap of breads and pastries that may not be safe to eat on a gluten-free diet. The dark-colored avo toast you’re eyeing could very well be rye in disguise. Advertisement And rye happens to be one of the main grains you should avoid on a GF diet. Video of the Day Why Rye Is Not Gluten-Free Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye and these grains’ derivatives....

There are benefits to walking 10 miles a day, but it comes with certain risks, too. Image Credit: LPETTET/E+/GettyImages If you’re looking to add some low-intensity activity into your life, walking is an easy-yet-effective exercise with many health benefits. But is walking 10 miles a day a good approach to lose weight? Advertisement Quick Facts About Walking 10 Miles a Day Walking at a brisk pace, you would burn approximately 750 to 1,100 calories, according to the American Council on Fitness (ACE)....

Avoid foods high in carbohydrates to reduce your blood sugar. High blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia, can be deleterious, especially if they are present on a regular basis. Large amounts of sugar circulating in your blood can damage the delicate blood vessels in your eyes, brain, kidneys and heart. And even if you don't have diabetes, high blood sugar levels are associated with weight gain or difficulty losing weight. If you know your blood sugar levels are high, avoid foods that have a high carbohydrate content....

A small dish of mayonnaise. Image Credit: tycoon751/iStock/Getty Images It’s no secret that mayonnaise and butter deliciously enhance the flavor of many foods. However, regular mayonnaise and butter both contain saturated fat, the type of fat derived from animal sources. Eating a diet containing more than 10 grams of saturated fat daily may lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans....

Increasing your intake of high-fiber foods like pomegranates may help with constipation. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages Constipation is a condition that affects people and children of all ages. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 16 out of every 100 adults have this condition. Pomegranates can help with constipation relief. Advertisement While a number of factors may cause constipation, a change in your eating habits is one of the most effective treatments....

Poop color changes are usually caused by the foods you eat but can sometimes indicate a more serious issue. Image Credit: Chakrapong Worathat / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Don’t forget to look before you flush: The hue of your stool can tell you a lot about your health and even alert you to warning signs that you may need to get checked out. Advertisement Here, gastroenterologists break down what to know about the color of your poop....

Hard to digest fatty foods can make you feel sluggish. Image Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Getty Images Pre-workout nutrition gives you the energy and nutrients to perform your best, but only if you eat the right kind of foods. Too-large servings or hard-to-digest foods can make you feel sluggish or nauseous, and they can send you to unexpected restroom stops, which puts a damper on your workout efforts. Fats can be one of those pre-workout no-nos....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderately intense exercise each week to help stay healthy and control your weight. One way to achieve this goal is by using a piece of stair stepper exercise equipment. However, it is important to keep safety and form in mind when using a stair stepper, as injuries can occur if used incorrectly, including injuries to the back....

There are many factors that determine how much muscles you will gain per month. Image Credit: Thomas Tolstrup/DigitalVision/GettyImages As a beginning weight lifter, you might be impressed by your newbie gains — or you might be wondering why you’re not packing on the muscle quick enough. There’s no set amount of muscle that you can expect to gain per month; it depends on a variety of factors, some of which aren’t in your control....

Greek yogurt is great to eat after a run. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages After an exhilarating run, you may be tempted to skip the post-run snack, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. However, eating after a run may actually help you shed pounds. Running depletes your muscle glycogen, or stored carbohydrates, and breaks down muscle tissue. Advertisement Eating a snack with carbohydrates and protein helps replenish glycogen stores and rebuilds your muscles, ensuring that you're ready to go for your next workout and keep you on a consistent running regimen....

Before you talk about the maximum dose of magnesium, you have to learn a little about magnesium itself. Image Credit: Dariia Chernenko/iStock/GettyImages Before you talk about the maximum dose of magnesium, you have to learn a little about magnesium itself. Magnesium is quite important for keeping you healthy. Advertisement Despite this, people who follow a typical Western diet often don't get enough of it. A Western diet frequently lacks the necessary legumes and leafy green vegetables that are rich sources of magnesium and many other crucial nutrients, according to a September 2015 study published in ​Nutrients​....

Eating rare steak is safer and more common than eating undercooked chicken, but this doesn't mean it's safe. Image Credit: SStajic/iStock/GettyImages Eating rare steak is safer and more common than eating undercooked chicken, but this doesn’t mean it’s safe. Depending on its type and how it’s stored, undercooked meat may cause unpleasant and harmful side effects. Advertisement Is Eating Rare Steak Safe? Many times, people don’t like eating their steak medium well or well done because it becomes dry and loses its flavor....

Power push-up add an explosive twist to your upper body workouts. Image Credit: Nicola Katie/iStock/GettyImages Advancing through the ranks of push-up variations is fun and challenging. From slow and controlled incline push-ups, which help you learn the movement and build core strength, to high-flying power push-ups, there’s always room for improvement in your push-up game. Advertisement If your goal is to build chest strength, being able to perform plyometric (aka plyo) push-ups is a good indicator of both upper-body strength and power, according to a May 2017 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research....

Muscle strain in the ribs may require therapy for the intercostal muscles. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages You might not think too much about your intercostal muscles unless you strain or otherwise injure them. These muscles lie between your ribs, facilitating the movement needed for breathing in and out. Advertisement Intercostal pain ranges from sharp stabbing pains when inhaling, laughing or sneezing to feeling like there is a tight band all the way around your chest....

A bowl of tuna on a bed of lettuce. Image Credit: Amarita/iStock/Getty Images Many people include tuna in their diets. It provides high quality protein, and it is rich in niacin, vitamins B-6 and B-12 and selenium. You need to get fiber in your diet, too. While tuna itself does not provide you with this nutrient, it is possible to take in fiber while eating tuna. Advertisement Fiber and Tuna Tuna’s macronutrient content primarily comes from protein and fat instead of carbohydrates and fiber....

Woman taking vitamins. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/Getty Images No supplement, vitamin or food can actually burn fat from your body. Fat loss happens when you have an energy deficit caused by eating fewer calories than you burn. In some cases, a vitamin deficiency can make you feel sluggish and cause an uptick in hunger-causing hormones, making you gain weight. Correcting these deficiencies may gradually help you return to a healthier weight, but don’t expect miraculous results – especially if you leave exercise out of the equation....

A close-up of a half-peeled brown hard-boiled egg. Eggs may have received a bad rap in the past, but research is beginning to show just how good they are for you. The "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found no evidence between people who eat eggs and heart attacks. However, the Harvard School of Public Health still recommends no more than 3 eggs each week to avoid other health risks. You can eat your eggs in many ways, but boiling is a simple way to create a healthy snack that can be taken on the go....

Doctors may suggest a liquid-only diet when you have a bowel obstruction. Image Credit: Karlevana/iStock/GettyImages Making smart choices when it comes to your diet can be difficult. This process can become even more challenging when certain chronic and acute health conditions — such as bowel obstructions — occur. Individuals who have been diagnosed with a bowel obstruction will need to make significant changes to their diet. Advertisement Bowel Obstruction Basics A bowel obstruction is a partial — or complete — blockage of the bowel that can make the passage of intestinal contents difficult or even impossible....

Sidewalks, trails and bicycle lanes that connect members of a community to grocery stores, schools, libraries and more public spaces help encourage physical activity. Image Credit: Addictive Stock / Guillermo Spelucin/Addictive Stock/GettyImages In This Article Race and Ethnicity Activity Disparities What Communities Can Do Closing the Play Gap Other Barriers to Access It's widely known that nutritious food is too hard to come by for many in this country, particularly in low-income communities....

More isn't always better, especially when it comes to your workouts. Image Credit: Zinkevych/iStock/GettyImages “I don’t have the time.” How often have you used that as an excuse to not work out? No shame here — we’ve all said it at least once. But you can overcome that mental obstacle by relying on workouts under 30 minutes that consist of super simple exercises. Advertisement To prove that you don't need to spend hours in the gym performing relentlessly complex routines, LIVESTRONG....