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Low-carb diets — including meals with plenty of protein and veggies — may cause low blood sugar. Image Credit: LarisaBlinova/iStock/GettyImages Low-carb diets can help people with diabetes avoid high blood sugar and improve their overall health, according to the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Advertisement But low-carb diets aren't for everyone. They can can be very hard to follow, and many people who start them find they can't stick with these restrictive eating plans for more than a few days....

How to Improve Tight and Weak Quadriceps Image Credit: ninikas/iStock/GettyImages The muscles on the front of your leg, your quadriceps, are long and powerful. They help you in movements like the squat and lunge. Sometimes they can weaken and get tight from underuse, injuries or surgery. Get them back in shape with knee-dominant exercises that target the quad. Advertisement Choose the Right Exercises There are four quadricep muscles total and they all attach to the knee....

Alkaline water Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Water is alkaline when it has its pH level adjusted so that it is around 8 or 9, making it a base. Many of its proponents believe this improves your body’s health because the body tends to gravitate towards being acidic, which can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. There are expensive water ionizers that will release chemicals and supplements into the water to turn it alkaline....

Small glass of peppermint tea. Image Credit: Radist/iStock/Getty Images Gas in the stomach is typically caused by swallowing air while eating and by the breakdown of food in the large intestine. Certain foods such as beans, pears, broccoli, mushrooms, milk, whole grains and apples can contribute to gas. Common gas symptoms include flatulence, burping, bloating and abdominal pain and discomfort. Because gas can be severe and debilitating, it’s essential to understand how to get rid of it after eating....

Brisket is the king of barbecued meats in Texas. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Revered for its robust, beefy flavor, brisket is best cooked low and slow. A smoker grill helps you achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and an intense smoky flavor. Brisket, cut from below the shoulder of a steer, is typically sold divided into two cuts – the point cut and flat cut. The flat cut is most commonly used for smoking and grilling....

This starting position is used with many lower abdomen exercises. Image Credit: STUDIO GRAND OUEST/iStock/Getty Images Developing strength and flexibility in your lower abdomen and groin provides a strong foundation for the moves you make in everyday life, as well as those done during workouts and other physical activities. Advertisement By using specific exercises that isolate the lower abdomen, you can strengthen your core and decrease your chance of a painful injury....

Lift Weights Image Credit: onsuda/iStock/Getty Images Losing weight is a satisfying accomplishment both for health reasons and for appearance’s sake, but you may find yourself with saggy arms and legs now that the fat beneath your skin is gone. While there’s nothing you can do about loose skin outside of cosmetic surgery, you can take control of the underlying muscle. Building muscle through weight lifting will give your body shape, provide some lift, and make your body feel firmer to the touch....

When all the other machines are occupied, try the landmine. Image Credit: urbazon/iStock/GettyImages You’ve had your pre-workout snack, a good song is blasting in your headphones and you’re ready to crush your workout. That is, until you realize every squat rack is occupied and all the useful dumbbells are taken (unless, of course, you’re using the 100-pound weights). Advertisement Don't let the rush hour crowds kill your workout vibe, because chances are, there's a free landmine lying around the gym....

Canned vegetables often contain calcium phosphate. Image Credit: Danilin/iStock/Getty Images For vegans or strict vegetarians who eat only plant-based foods, long lists of ingredients on food, beverage or even vitamin labels can pose a challenge. Enzymes, monoglycerides, gelatin or carminic acid, for example, are common ingredients vegans should watch for, though enzymes and monoglycerides may be either vegan or non-vegan. Although calcium elicits images of dairy products and bone, both of which are red flags for vegans, some calcium supplements fit into a vegan diet....

Eggs have lots of health benefits, but should you be eating them every day? Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Until recently, many people thought eating too many eggs was bad for you. There is cholesterol in eggs, which was thought to contribute to diseases like heart disease. Advertisement However, recent changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have shown that the healthy fats in eggs are unlikely to cause illness. Like all foods, eggs should be consumed in moderation....

Pills on a plate. Image Credit: supernitram/iStock/Getty Images Phentermine is a medication used for a limited period of time for weight loss. Phentermine is in a class of medications called anorectics and works by decreasing your appetite. The medication is used with diet and exercise to treat obesity in people with risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise is not only safe but also encouraged while you take phentermine, because it helps you lose weight....

Olive oil is goof for both high blood pressure and cholesterol. Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages Olive oil nutrition is beneficial for both blood pressure and cholesterol. The oil is part of the Mediterranean diet, an approach to eating that is linked to an array of wellness advantages. Advertisement Aside from the oil, the Mediterranean-style diet consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fatty fish. When including olive oil in the diet for health, it's best to make it a part of a healthy eating plan....

Soy milk is a popular non-dairy alternative. Drinking it every day has a number of possible negative and positive long-term effects. Image Credit: OlenaMykhaylova/iStock/GettyImages Soy milk and other foods made with soybeans were once hailed as superfoods with no negative effects. But, over the years expert opinions on the safety of soy have seesawed between good for us and “dangerous” for our health. Advertisement Experts are now confident that drinking soy milk every day can be a good choice for most people, but could also come with some downsides....

Fatigued woman at her computer Image Credit: David De Lossy/Photodisc/Getty Images Iron is a necessary component of a healthy diet, and a lack of this nutrient can cause a range of symptoms. Left untreated, iron deficiency can lead to anemia and cause serious problems such as irregular heart beat and shortness of breath. Although a lack of iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue and restless leg syndrome, insomnia itself is not a direct symptom....

These supersets will help your leg day workout fly by. Image Credit: bojanstory/E+/GettyImages If you loathe leg day, odds are your aim is to get through it as fast as possible. Lucky for you, lower-body supersets will help you do just that without sacrificing the quality of your workout. Advertisement "A superset is simply two exercises paired together with little to no rest," says Lindsay Ogden, a personal trainer at Life Time....

Weigh yourself weekly to make you're on track. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Promises from supplements or magazine articles that claim you can lose 20 or more pounds per month aren’t promoting “normal” weight loss. When it comes to weight loss, however, the term “normal” is truly relative. Everyone loses weight at a different rate, depending on a multitude of factors – including gender, age and size. Two pounds a week, or about 8 pounds a month, might be normal for a larger man, but a small, older woman might find that 2 pounds a month is normal for her....

The plank to pike jump exercise is a Pilates-based abs move that will send your heart racing. Image Credit: Ashley Patten/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Benefits Tips Variations The plank to pike jump is one of those rare ab moves that really works your entire body, all the way from your hands to your toes. It builds strength, cardio and flexibility — all with using just your body weight. That type of efficiency makes it worthy of adding to any fitness routine....

If you're mildly dehydrated, drinking more water may boost your low blood pressure. Image Credit: MarianVejcik/iStock/GettyImages High blood pressure is the attention-grabbing condition in medical checkups, but it turns out that low diastolic blood pressure symptoms may cause problems too. Often some lifestyle changes can alleviate symptoms an get your numbers headed back in the right direction. Advertisement Read more: The 6 Big Health Risks of Low Blood Pressure — and What to Do About It Video of the Day What Is Low Diastolic Pressure?...

Long-distance running burns calories, but is not as efficient as sprinting Image Credit: KOLOstock/DigitalVision/GettyImages If your goal is to lose weight, you have to get moving, and running is a great place to start! But when it comes to sprints vs. long distance running, what’s the better option for shedding pounds fast? Advertisement Read More: Proper Training for Long-Distance Running Video of the Day Sprints Vs. Long Distance Running Trainers agree that cardiovascular exercise is a necessary and unavoidable ingredient for weight loss, and running is a great cardio option....

Blending whole fruits is better for you than juicing because of the added fiber. Image Credit: Raechelle Apodaca / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Some type of fasting exists in almost every culture. Fasting helps people celebrate religious holidays, support spiritual practices and encourage healthy living. What it won’t do is forcibly detox your body, which your liver, kidneys and lungs are perfectly capable of doing as part of their normal functioning. Advertisement While it's not a good idea to stay on a juice fast for longer than about three days, intermittent fasting can help restore the balance of your gut bacteria, as well as increasing your level of hydration and flooding your body with crucial micronutrients....