Thin pork chops are usually boneless and very lean, so they cook quickly. Image Credit: SarapulSar38/iStock/GettyImages Thin pork chops are usually boneless and very lean, so they cook quickly. Many cooks prefer to pan sauté them or grill them briefly, but baked thin pork chops also make a tasty meal. Advertisement Oven baked is one of the best ways to cook thin pork chops while freeing up your stovetop to prepare other healthy foods at the same time....
Ralph's Italian Ices are lower-calorie. Image Credit: Nadore/iStock/GettyImages On a hot day, there’s nothing better than a refreshing treat from Ralph’s Italian Ices. But what’s the deal with Ralph’s ices’ ingredients? Are they even remotely nutritious? They can be a lower-calorie alternative to ice cream, but it all depends on what size you order and how often you indulge. Advertisement Ralph’s Ices Nutrition What are Ralph’s Italian Ices made of anyway?...
Fresh fenugreek growing in a garden. Image Credit: yogesh_more/iStock/Getty Images You may see fenugreek used to treat numerous ailments such as diabetes, stimulating milk production among breastfeeding women or to combat menopausal problems. The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine notes that the herb may help lower blood sugar levels, but more research is needed before fenugreek can be advocated for this use. Science does not support using the herb for any other health conditions, advise the experts at NCCAM....
Protein is an important part to buidling muscles. Image Credit: porosolka/iStock/GettyImages Protein is the foundation for bodybuilders striving to increase muscle mass. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, it’s possible to meet the challenges of a high-protein diet with a plant-based bodybuilding meal plan by ensuring you eat a variety of nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables and grains each day. Advertisement Role of Protein in Bodybuilding You may have chosen to be vegan or a vegetarian for a number of reasons, including health, environmental or ethical beliefs....
A woman walks along a path. Image Credit: DeanDrobot/iStock/Getty Images Acid reflux happens when stomach contents escape into your esophagus. The acids found in the contents of your stomach irritate and inflame your esophageal wall, resulting in heartburn. For some people, exercise can exacerbate acid reflux and even trigger its development. However, this is often linked to more vigorous forms of exercise. Walking doesn’t usually lead to acid reflux and actually may help to reduce its severity and frequency....
A daily three-mile walk burns calories and leads to weight loss. Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images In less than an hour a day, without any expense and with low impact on your body, you can lose weight. No, this isn’t the beginning of an infomercial. These are a few of the benefits of a three-mile-a-day walking program. You can begin your daily workout now and be on your way to reaching your weight loss goals....
Protein shakes after a workout are a convenient source or the nutrition your body needs after exercise. It restores energy and supplies the protein to rebuild muscle and improve strength. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages When you push through a tough workout, your muscles are constantly challenged, and their fibers begin to break down and sustain damage. The process of repairing and rebuilding those fibers, called muscle protein synthesis, uses amino acids from protein to encourage healthy recovery and muscular growth....
There's a right way and a wrong way to address someone who's shedding pounds. Image Credit: Pexels / rawpixel.com Talking about weight and weight loss can tricky, as it’s a super personal thing. If you decide to bring up the topic to a friend who’s going through their own transformation, you’ll want to make sure your word choice is helpful and supportive, rather than judgmental, jealous or cruel. Advertisement If you are unsure what to say to someone who is losing weight, you're definitely not alone....
Image Credit: Milan Markovic/E+/GettyImages For those looking to lose weight, a meal plan that incorporates intermittent fasting (aka time-restricted feeding) may sound like a smart choice. After all, prolonged calorie restriction has been linked to benefits for brain function, gut health, energy levels and metabolism. But what really happens when we fast? Advertisement "Fasting activates an evolutionary program in which our body diverts nutrients normally used for growth and reproduction toward mechanisms for repair and survival," says Whitney English, RDN, a Los Angeles-based nutritionist and founder of the practice Whitney E....
Leftover beef doesn't need to go to waste. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Inexpensive cuts of beef roast are easy on the budget and are often rich and flavorful. Because the roasts come from lean, muscled areas of the animal, the meat can be tough and stringy. You can make several recipes using leftover tough roast beef. Advertisement Shred tough leftover roast or cut it into pieces, and then incorporate the meat into tasty and healthful dishes....
It's normal for hair to fall out in the shower, but excessive hair loss warrants a call to your doctor. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages If you’re lamenting your hair falling out in the shower, know this: Hair loss is a fact of life, and spying a bunch of strands in the drain is a normal part of your mane’s growth cycle. The process of wetting and lathering simply serves to remove strands that are already loose....
A woman running. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images If you’re carrying around a little too much junk in your trunk, it can lead to difficulty finding clothes that fit correctly. The solution to your fat issue can often be as simple as increasing the amount you exercise – and cutting back on your daily caloric intake. An exercise such as running is one of the best ways to burn fat. Its high calorie burn makes it effective, while its lack of equipment means you can add it to your day with ease....
Wearing a trash bag suit while working out might lead to temporary water weight loss, but it can also cause issues such as dehydration. Image Credit: DonNichols/E+/GettyImages Sauna suits and other similar get-ups have become popular in recent years. While they tout quick results with minimal effort, weight-loss methods such as these pose serious health risks. Weight loss experienced while wearing a trash bag or sauna suit can be attributed to losses in body water rather than fat....
A woman is jogging on an oceanside path. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images When you do strength training, your muscles will respond by increasing their size. Muscle tissue has higher density than fat and, thus, your growing muscle mass can increase your weight even though you are burning your stored fat at the same time. Weight lifting is optimal for training your muscles, while jogging is a cardio exercise and, therefore, does not target your muscles for optimal growth....
Drinking enough water during the day is only one step in how to stay hydrated. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Get your eight glass of water a day — maybe a few more sips if you work out — and you’re good, right? Not so fast. Staying hydrated isn’t that simple, but it also doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are eight hydration mistakes you might be making, with easy fixes to remedy them ASAP....
Extended puppy pose is great for stretching your spine. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages Many people wish there were a magic exercise to make them taller. However, since there aren’t spine-lengthening exercises to make you grow taller, your best course of action for standing taller is to strengthen your posture muscles and to increase flexibility in your spine. Advertisement Spine elongation with stretching exercises will allow you to stand unhindered by tense and tight muscles....
Bottled lemon juice is a better substitute than fresh. Image Credit: GOSPHOTODESIGN/iStock/Getty Images Not everyone has citric acid powder in the kitchen, but many people keep lemon juice on hand. If you’re about to make a recipe calling for citric acid and don’t have it on hand, you can easily substitute lemon juice instead. The exact amount will depend on what type of recipe you’re making. Advertisement Lemon Juice Versus Citric Acid Citric acid is a powder that doesn’t provide much in the way of nutrients....
Just a single ounce-serving of this joe can give you a jolt, but you may want to rethink your espresso habit. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Cons Pros How to Drink Espresso Summary From its foamy top layer to its concentrated flavor and syrupy body, espresso is in a league of its own....
Lemons are a perfectly healthy fruit for people with diabetes, and lemon water is a tasty way to add more to your diet. Image Credit: Photosiber/iStock/GettyImages Yes, you can still eat fruit if you have type 2 diabetes — in fact, citrus fruits like lemons are one of the healthiest picks for people with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). What’s more, lemons can affect blood sugar in a good way....
From fresh fruits and vegetables to almond butter, there are plenty of delicious, healthy dairy-free foods available. Image Credit: Povareshka/iStock/GettyImages Approximately 68 percent of people worldwide have a reduced ability to digest lactose, a sugar in milk. This condition is known as lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance. Sufferers experience digestive distress after eating milk, cheese, yogurt, butter and products containing milk and its derivatives. Luckily, there are plenty of dairy-free foods you can include in your diet to meet your daily nutritional needs....
