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Whey protein isn't only found as a powdered supplement. Image Credit: Eugeniusz Dudzinski/iStock/GettyImages You may be familiar with whey protein as a supplement you drink post-workout to improve muscle development and foster repair. But because it’s a natural food, you can include sources of whey protein in your diet without always having to go for a processed powder. Choose from a variety of whey protein foods. Advertisement Tip The most common whey protein foods include dairy foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese and ricotta....

The glycemic index of chapati is usually lower than that of rice. Image Credit: Kailash Kumar/iStock/GettyImages People with diabetes need to be conscious of their carbohydrate consumption as certain foods can increase blood sugar substantially. Considering the glycemic index of chapati, rice and other grain-based foods can help with the management of blood glucose levels. Advertisement Read more: 19 High-Fiber Foods — Some May Surprise You! Video of the Day Tip The glycemic index of chapati is usually lower than that of rice....

As a kid, you probably loved nothing more than bouncing on a trampoline. But as an adult, when was the last time you tried doing a trampoline workout? As it turns out, trampoline jumping, or “rebounding,” offers several key fitness benefits. This enjoyable, low-impact exercise can help you lose weight, strengthen your cells and, crucially, work a wide range of muscle groups including your core and abs, back, pelvic floor, thighs, legs and glutes....

Lower-ab pain after running can be expected since your core is getting a workout. Image Credit: simonapilolla/iStock/GettyImages Picture this: You’re jogging along a leafy, tree-lined street, with the sun shining on your face, feeling the blood coursing through your veins … when suddenly, your abdominal muscles start to ache. What’s happening? Advertisement If you have muscle soreness during or after a run, this is probably just ​abdominal fatigue​ from thoroughly exercising your core....

Sugar can increase heart rate. Image Credit: Suwannar Kawila / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Sugar may, under some circumstances for some people, increase heart rate. An internet search reveals mixed assertions as to the immediate effects of sugar on heart rate. But research — such as that of D.O. Kennedy and A.B. Scholey presented in a March 2000 study published in Psychopharmocology — and an understanding of the physiology involved in the metabolism of sugar suggest sugar can affect heart rate in the short, medium and long term via varied mechanisms....

Too many ab exercises can make your midsection bigger. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages Crunches, situps and all of your favorite ab exercises provide the deep burn that feels like you’re scorching body fat and getting closer to a lean, toned stomach. But after the weeks and months of effort, it’s discouraging to find your stomach actually growing from training. Advertisement What gives? Video of the Day All hope isn't lost and you're still taking positive action toward better health and your best body....

LISS workouts allow you to be more mindful and careful with your body. Image Credit: MixMedia/iStock/GettyImages Over the past decade, “go hard or go home” has infiltrated the fitness world, leading to the popularity of get-fit fads that aim to kick your butt by kicking your workout up a notch — or multiple notches. Advertisement Many of these hardcore, high-heart-rate fitness enthusiasts wouldn't dare walk on the treadmill for an hour....

Yoga is a viable approach to treating bulging disks. Image Credit: yulkapopkova/E+/GettyImages If you have a bulging disc, you may be looking for ways to avoid drug therapy, surgery or other invasive treatments. In that case, there’s good news. Advertisement While yoga practitioners have known for a long time that the practice can do wonders for spinal problems, mainstream medicine has officially given its blessing. The most recent American College of Physicians guidelines for lower back pain advocate yoga along with other more holistic approaches....

A calendar showing days of the month. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages Losing 30 pounds in three months is a lofty goal, but it’s achievable if you’ve got the motivation. A three-month deadline puts your rate of loss at an average of about 2 1/2 pounds per week, just slightly above the ideal range of 1 to 2 pounds per week recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advertisement Do you want to lose weight or be healthier?...

Raw scallops prepared for steaming. Image Credit: niolox/iStock/Getty Images Steam cooking highlights the delicate sweetness of scallops without the extra calories from butter or oil that is typical of seared or fried scallops. While steaming is one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare scallops, it’s also easy to overcook the scallops, making them flavorless and rubbery. Time adjustments must be made depending on the size of the scallops – sea scallops are roughly 1-1/2 inches in diameter, while bay scallops average about 3/4 inch....

Having borderline diabetes means you have to monitor how much sugar you have per day. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages Type 2 diabetes is a condition that develops when blood sugar levels are consistently high. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to complications including nerve damage, poor circulation, kidney failure, blindness or even death. This condition is diagnosed by an A1C blood test that assesses average blood sugar levels for the previous 2 to 3 months....

Eating brown rice every day may or may not have some benefits. Image Credit: Karisssa/iStock/GettyImages If rice is a staple in your diet, you’re probably wondering if eating rice every day is a good idea. The short answer is: It depends on whom you ask. Some say that there are plenty of brown rice benefits that make it part of a healthy diet. Advertisement But people on other side of the argument say that although brown rice looks good on paper, it's not all it's cracked up to be....

Spending a whole lot of time in an inactive posture isn't just a bad habit. Image Credit: Maskot/Maskot/GettyImages Spending a whole lot of time in an inactive posture isn’t just a bad habit — your mom already told you that one. On a larger scale, it’s such a widespread health concern that the term sitting disease long ago entered the health care lexicon. Advertisement If you do a lot of sitting, you're definitely not sitting alone; a November 2018 JAMA survey of nearly 6,000 American adults reports that one in four people sit for more than eight hours every day....

Inner thigh pain that significantly affects your ability to walk could be a sign of a serious muscle injury. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you’ve ever finished a hard workout, you’ve likely had some post-exercise pain. But, inner thigh pain that significantly affects your ability to walk could be a sign of a serious muscle injury. Advertisement It's important to understand the difference between "normal" exercise soreness and actual muscle injury, such as a strain or tear....

P90X is a great at home work out routine. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages Power 90 Extreme (P90X) is a popular workout that can be done at home or at the gym. If you’re wondering how to do the P90X chest and back exercises, here’s what you need to know. Advertisement Read more: How to Increase Arm and Chest Size Fast Video of the Day P90X Exercises Explained The P90X program is a full-body strength training workout....

Multivitamins have a lot of benefits. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages In 2018, 83 percent of adults, ages 18 to 34, who used supplements reported taking a multivitamin in a Council for Responsible Nutrition Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. That’s a lot of people who are banking on the potential benefits of multivitamins, many of which are yet unproven. Multivitamins may be beneficial for certain populations, but most people won’t benefit from taking them — and there may even be risks involved....

Calcium and iron supplements help strengthen your bones. Image Credit: yorkfoto/iStock/GettyImages Two minerals are important to your health — calcium, to maintain the density of your bones, and iron, for the production of red blood cells to prevent anemia. When you can’t get enough iron and calcium from your diet, you may need to take supplements. It’s important to know how much of these essential minerals you need, what is a safe dosage and the possible interactions....

Staggered-stance deadlifts are excellent for building unilateral strength in your glutes and hamstrings. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Instructions Benefits Form Tips Variations The deadlift is one of the best lower-body exercises out there — so it's no surprise it has its fair share of variations. The staggered-stance deadlift is one variation that's great for honing unilateral (one-sided) glute and hamstring strength, plus it works your core and balance....

After building a foundation of fitness, increase the intensity of your strength-training workout. Image Credit: Capuski/iStock/GettyImages While you can’t turn back time, you can slow the aging process and improve your physical ability by continuing with or starting a strength-training program in your 60s. ​Even a small amount of strength training​ can help reverse the muscle loss women experience as they age. Building and maintaining muscle mass not only helps you look and feel great, but also keeps you independent and healthy....

The sumo deadlift benefits your glutes, hamstrings, inner thighs and core while letting you keep a more vertical torso than in conventional deadlifts. Image Credit: Matt Kite/LIVESTRONG.com In This Article What Is It? Instructions Tips Variation When it comes to building functional strength, few exercises are better than the deadlift. The sumo deadlift, in particular, is an excellent option for people who are tall, have lower-back issues or want to make more for their stomachs when reaching for the bar....