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Moving more can help you maintain a healthy weight. Image Credit: Alistair Berg/DigitalVision/Getty Images Drastically cutting calories to lose belly fat when you’re a teenage girl isn’t wise. You need optimal nutrients because your body and brain are still growing, and you’re building bone. Calories provide you with the energy to be alert and focused during school, too. Exercise and reducing empty-calorie foods, though, can help you lose weight all over, including your belly, while supporting a healthy lifestyle....

Three smoothies with healthy ingredients on a table. Image Credit: marrakeshh/iStock/Getty Images Drinking a protein shake as a snack or meal replacement is a great way to add extra protein to your diet and maintain control over calories, but most types of protein powder tastes lifeless and chalky, even with the addition of chocolate and other flavorings. Jazz up a protein shake by adding other foods for flavor and nutrition. Use foods that appeal to you....

Adding peanut butter to your diet is an easy way to get more nutrients. You can eat peanut butter on sandwiches, with vegetables, with crackers or even on your breakfast cereal. Peanut butter is a popular and nutritious blend of peanuts and oils, and some brands also contain sugar or salt. Peanut butter with palm oil may have benefits when you eat it in moderation with other healthy foods. Advertisement Healthy Fat Profile Peanut butter with palm oil is high in unsaturated fats, with 7....

Turmeric supplement benefits may include reducing inflammation associated with arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Image Credit: Rnanya/iStock/GettyImages Turmeric capsules have captured the attention of the science and medical community for the past few years. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is said to help with everything from minimizing joint pain to reducing heart disease risk. Advertisement Tip This is one supplement with a good deal of research behind it....

Trauma-informed exercise can involve creating safer, non-triggering spaces for physical activity or grounding practices like breathing exercises. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Health Effects of Trauma and Stress Trauma-Informed Fitness Techniques How Exercise Helps Creating Safer Exercise Spaces Newly out of graduate school in 2004, Jennica Mills was on the path to becoming a licensed social worker focused on psychotherapy with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. But something didn't feel right....

Molasses is a sweetener many people use during holidays. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Blackstrap Molasses Unsulphured Molasses How to Use Molasses Is Molasses Healthy? Side Effects Molasses adds loads of flavor and texture to a variety of recipes, including gingerbread cookies and baked beans. It has many uses in the kitchen, but that also depends on the type of molasses your recipe calls for. Advertisement Here's what you need to know about the difference between blackstrap molasses and unsulphured molasses....

Avoid peak hours at the gym. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages The gym gives you access to exercise equipment, classes and other facilities to complete your workout. The best time to hit the gym depends on various factors, including your personal preference and schedule. Exercising at the ideal time for you allows you to maximize the effectiveness of your workout with the fewest number of distractions. Advertisement Tip The best time to go to the gym is when you have time to work out without feeling rushed due to your schedule, or crowded out by other gym patrons....

The results of working out for 30 minutes a day will vary based on your individual fitness goals. Image Credit: SeventyFour/iStock/GettyImages Just as everyone starts working out for different reasons, everyone’s timeline for seeing desired results will be slightly different based on individual goals and other factors. If you exercise every day for at least 30 minutes, you can expect to see some physical changes within the first few weeks. In time, the results of exercise will be even more pronounced....

The keto diet works well for weight loss, as long as you can stick to it. Image Credit: gagayear/iStock/GettyImages The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that’s quickly risen in popularity. Some people support its weight loss benefits, while others say it’s not much better than a regular diet. If you’re on a keto diet and find that you’re not losing enough weight, you can try working out more or limiting your calorie intake to burn more fat....

Checking your heart rate helps you keep tabs on your exercise intensity. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images Having some extra fat around the midsection is not just something that is less than attractive: It can also be an indicator of bigger health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. If you’re committed to exercising to slim down your waist, you may wonder whether certain types of exercise are helping. Finding out doesn’t require a scientific process....

Use your imagination to exercise when you have a sprained ankle. Image Credit: melodija/iStock/Getty Images Exercising with a sprained ankle requires that you adjust your workouts so you don’t put excess weight on your injured ankle. Trying to lose weight while recovering from a sprained ankle is going to be challenging. A healthy weight loss of one pound a week might still be possible if you create a calorie deficit. Talk to your doctor before performing any exercise while recovering from an ankle sprain....

Chopped, sliced and grated burdock root on a cutting board. Image Credit: TAGSTOCK1/iStock/Getty Images Burdock root or Artium lappa is known for its medicinal properties and can be made into a tea, or sliced and added to broths or soups. Grown in Asia and Europe, historically, burdock root was used to treat arthritis, colds, measles, sore throats and tonsillitis. According to the National Institutes of Health, recent studies have explored burdock for use to treat cancer, HIV, kidney stones and bacterial infections, but they state more study is needed before recommendations can be made for these uses....

A true wheel will improve your ride. Bicycle wheels support your weight by placing a high amount of tension on the spokes that connect the rim to the wheel hub. Riding your bike regularly, over rough terrain or having an accident can cause the spokes to become tensioned unevenly, thus making the wheel wobble while riding. This type of wobble can make braking uneven and create the potential for wheel breakage....

A man is repairing his bike tire. Image Credit: aleksey_rezin/iStock/Getty Images Tubeless tires come with a few wonderful benefits for those who enjoy a riding experience on less-than-flat ground. In mountain biking, for example, the use of tubeless tires allows for a lower PSI rating, which will greatly improve your handling and performance over the harsh terrains you will explore. Vernon Felton of Bike Magazine says lower air pressures, down to a certain point at least, “provide you with better traction and a small degree of suspension over rocky terrain....

Overcooking brownies can dry them out. Image Credit: David Parsons/iStock/Getty Images Brownies can be dry for various reasons, such as incorrect preparation, overcooking or improper storage, which may result in a tough and unappetizing dessert. Fortunately, softening hardened brownies and restoring them to their moist, delicious state is possible with a few tricks. Advertisement Tip Don’t let dry or stale brownies go to waste. You can still enjoy them as a quick dessert topping....

Leave processed sugars alone and reach for the honey to sweeten your next cup of tea. While honey does pack in a few more calories per serving than sugar, using local, raw honey boasts antioxidants to fight disease and improve your health. Choose from different varietals of honey to complement your favorite teas and enjoy all the benefits of this natural sweetener. Advertisement Step 1 Select raw, local honey, which is minimally processed to retain beneficial vitamins and minerals....

Icons in the food pyramid can help nudge you in the direction of healthy eating. Image Credit: Christel Rosenfeld/iStock/GettyImages Whether you follow the one developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or another authoritative source, food pyramids and other visual aids play a crucial role in establishing and sustaining healthy eating habits. Advertisement That's because they serve as a visual reference for what to eat in what amounts and help you get a variety of nutritious foods into your diet each day....

Many health experts recommend avoiding caffeinated beverages and sugary drinks when you have diarrhea. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/GettyImages When someone has an upset stomach or bowel issues, they may turn to Coke for a diarrhea cure. But experts indicate that caffeinated sodas, which include Coke, and diarrhea don’t go well together. The caffeine in Coke may make your diarrhea worse. Advertisement Tip Coke, especially regular Coke and Diet Coke, have caffeine in them....

Goat meat is a lean, healthy protein that’s rich in vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: Dan Totilca/iStock/GettyImages If you’re searching for an additional red meat option, consider including goat meat in your diet. This healthy protein packs a veritable feast of nutrients, and it can provide some health benefits. You can also prepare this versatile red meat in several different ways. Advertisement Tip Goat meat is a lean, healthy protein that’s rich in vitamins and minerals....

When taken as directed, psyllium husk is a gentle, bulk-forming laxative. Image Credit: canyonos/iStock/GettyImages Psyllium husk — or psyllium powder, which is simply the ground-up husks — comes from the seeds of the herb Plantago ovata, and is usually sold as a fiber supplement, but it also acts as a bulk-forming laxative. If you’re going to take a laxative, psyllium is one of the simplest and shows promise for providing a few other health benefits too....