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Trail mix is a non-perishable food that offers protein, plus sweetness. Image Credit: MSPhotographic/iStock/Getty Images When preparing foods for a packed lunch, balanced food groups and nutritional profiles aren’t the only factors to a healthy meal. You also need to select foods that won’t spoil after sitting out for hours. Non-perishables are a great way to avoid spoilage. With the variety of non-perishable foods available, it’s possible to pack a well-rounded lunch that will stay fresh all morning long....

Itchy armpits are often the result of a rash, but could also occur due to more serious medical conditions. Image Credit: Srinivasan J/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Contact Dermatitis Intertrigo Eczema Heat Rash Inverse Psoriasis Lymphoma Inflammatory Breast Cancer When to See a Doctor We've probably all experienced itchy armpits after a slipshod or too speedy shaving session (razor burn, anyone?). But what if you haven't trimmed your underarms in weeks (we won't judge — body hair preference is your prerogative), and you still have an intense itch?...

Vegetable juices are lower in carbs than fruit juices. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages Almost any variety of 100 percent vegetable juice is a low-carb juice in comparison to fruit juices. While 100 percent fruit juices are high in carbohydrates, they’re healthy beverages as long as you don’t drink too much. Limit your intake of either kind of beverage to one-half cup per day. Advertisement Tip Vegetable juices are much lower in carbs than fruit juices....

Pull ups are a great compound exercise. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Compound exercises such as squats, chest presses and lat pulldowns get more than one joint moving at a time. While that might not sound like a big deal, doing compound movements lets you do more work in less time — and that translates to more benefits for the same time investment. Many compound movements have the added benefit of closely mimicking — and thus preparing you for — motions you might perform in the real world....

List of Foods Containing Red Dye Image Credit: Kateryna Ovcharenko/iStock/GettyImages Food dye enhances natural coloring of foods, making them look more appetizing. Dye also helps prevent color fading from light or heat exposure. The Food and Drug Administration have approved a total of nine food dyes that U.S. manufacturers can use to enhance the color of foods. Red No. 40 and Red No. 3 represent two of the nine approved artificial food dyes, and are widely used in food manufacturing, particularly in processed foods....

Stir-fried vegetables in a big pan. Image Credit: kazoka30/iStock/Getty Images Many people enjoy staple Chinese food dishes like fried rice, wonton soup and beef and broccoli. Unfortunately, many of the most popular Chinese foods are loaded with sodium. If you have high blood pressure or just want to cut back on the sodium in your diet, be glad to know that several healthy low-sodium Chinese foods are available from which to choose....

Many medications increase heart rate. Many medications, both prescription and over-the-counter products, increase the heart rate. Sometimes people take medications for the purpose of increasing the heart rate, but other times a rapid heart rate is a negative side effect of the drug. Often other symptoms accompany a rapid heart rate such as feelings of anxiety, heart palpitations and blood pressure changes. Knowing if a medication will cause a rapid heart rate can improve drug tolerance and prevent serious complications....

Egg nutrition facts include high-quality protein, as they are a nutritious and inexpensive meat substitute. Image Credit: Carlo A/Moment/GettyImages Egg nutrition facts include high-quality protein, as they are a nutritious and inexpensive meat substitute. Low in calories, they great when alone or used in a wide variety of recipes, such as sauces and baked goods. Advertisement This versatile food, once shunned for their high cholesterol content, can make up part of a healthy diet for most individuals....

A rear wheel of a bicycle. Image Credit: ziprashantzi/iStock/Getty Images Shimano first introduced Dura-Ace 600 group sets in the 1983 as an alternative to more expensive recreational bicycle accessories. Components included derailleurs, side pull brakes and gear sets. Affordable pricing resulted in a degree of popularity that eventually attracted competition cycling enthusiasts. As a result, Shimano expanded the Dura-Ace 600 line to include dual shift levers, multi-speed gear sets and bottom bracket hubs....

A woman is squatting in the gym. Image Credit: Dutko/iStock/Getty Images Superset workouts maximize your results, increasing your muscle gains twofold. Whether you’re trying to get more definition in your muscles right before a big competition, or you just want help building more muscle mass, supersets are one of your most effective options. If your shoulders, biceps and back are the key areas you’re focused on, you need the right exercises and workout plan to get the results you’re after....

Side Effects of Fish Oil Pills With an Expired Date Image Credit: eggeeggjiew/iStock/GettyImages Fish oil supplements contain heart-healthy and inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re having trouble fitting fish into your weekly meals or just want an extra boost, fish oil supplements can help. But when your fish oil supplements have expired, you may wonder if they are still safe and effective. The answer can depend upon a number of factors....

Steamed vegetables of all sorts taste even better when accompanied by a sweet and savory sauce such as rojak. Image Credit: Siska Lestari Apriani/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Vinegar Sauce Sweet Mustard Sauce Yogurt Sauce Carrot and Pepper Sauce Rojak Sauce "If you're hungry, eat more fresh or steamed vegetables," suggests the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. That's great advice: Steaming is a simple and healthy way to cook vegetables while retaining flavor and color, without adding fat or calories....

Taking time to stretch can improve your aches and pains. Image Credit: Marko Geber/DigitalVision/GettyImages Whether you’re working from your home office or find yourself zoning out while you binge Netflix, your eight-hour day probably involves a ​lot​ of sitting. For most of us, that means tight upper back, achy hips, sore glutes, stiff shoulders — or all of the above. Advertisement Breaking up your day with movement, like stretching, not only helps increase your focus and productivity but improves your posture and reduces the nagging aches and pains you've been feeling, says April Whitney, certified personal trainer....

It's important to stretch your butt muscles (aka glutes), especially after a lower-body workout. Image Credit: Michael Heffernan/Stone/GettyImages As one of the largest and strongest muscles in your body, your glutes can get pretty tight. And that can make your hips and back feel stiff and sore. Not to mention, messing up the kinetic chain of your entire lower body. Advertisement "If you sit for more than four hours per day, there is a strong likelihood that your glutes are weak," says Holly Perkins, CSCS, founder of Women's Strength Nation and creator of The GLUTES Project ACTIVATE....

Add some variety to leg day by incorporating wall-sit variations that recruit more muscle fibers. Image Credit: stockfour/iStock/GettyImages Basic but brutal, wall sits bring the burn on leg day. That’s because this simple isometric (static) exercise is also a compound move, simultaneously recruiting your quads, hamstrings and glutes, says Tatiana Lampa, CFSC, NASM-CES, creator of the Training with T app. Advertisement While your lower body will definitely feel the effects of wall sits (think: trembling thighs), sometimes you need to revamp your routine a bit to keep your progress going (and to bust boredom)....

Wheat kernels are ground into flour for traditional breads. Ezekiel sprouted grain bread products, made by Food For Life, are flourless breads. Because the grain used to produce them is not ground, sprouted grain breads usually still contain gluten-containing grains, such as wheat, barley and spelt. Food for Life does make gluten-free products, but Ezekiel bread, muffins and tortillas are not among them. Advertisement Significance If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, you must avoid wheat, barley and rye because they contain gluten, a protein that disturbs your digestive tract....

references Harvard Health Publishing: "Slow down—and try mindful eating" Northwestern Medicine: "Quick Dose: Is Eating Too Fast Unhealthy?" Cleveland Clinic: "Heartburn" Mayo Clinic: "Gastroparesis" Cleveland Clinic: "Bloated Stomach" American College of Gastroenterology: "Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Image Credit: Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages...

If low in B-6 or B-12, injections are a way to replenish levels. Image Credit: zaretskaya/iStock/Getty Images In the past, only people deficient in B-12 or B-6 received injections. Today, the increase in knowledge of the health benefits associated with these vitamins has led many to add them to their wellness programs. Touted as energy boosters, mood enhancers, stress relief and weight loss facilitators, B vitamin injections have become quite the health fad....

Multivitamins aren't proven to improve health or prevent disease. Image Credit: Hafiz Ismail / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages There’s a great debate about whether taking a multivitamin actually benefits your health, and whether or not it’s even safe. Still, 76 percent of Americans take supplements, and 73 percent of those people take a daily multivitamin. The men’s One A Day multivitamin provides conservative amounts of the vitamins and minerals everyone needs for good health, as well as some additional nutrients that may offer specific benefits for men....

Caffeine may be the culprit. Image Credit: Dziggyfoto/iStock/GettyImages The sensation of shaking, or trembling, can cause you concern when you don’t know the cause. You might have difficulty describing the sensation you feel inside because you cannot demonstrate it. Advertisement The list of possible causes might alarm you, but it may help you to eliminate the reasons that do not apply to you. If the sensations continue or you feel concerned about them, you should consult a doctor....