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As long as you aren't taking too much protein supplements, it shouldn't affect your liver enzymes. Image Credit: Rachaphak/iStock/GettyImages Everywhere you look, there are fitness enthusiasts gulping down protein shakes and eating protein bars. But can protein shakes affect your liver enzymes? As long as they are not consumed in excess and you don’t have a liver condition, they shouldn’t. Advertisement Read more: 7 Popular Protein Myths Totally Busted by Science Video of the Day Standard Protein Requirements Protein is a macronutrient, which means that unlike vitamins and minerals, which your body only requires in small quantities, you need larger quantities of protein....

Dried fruit is a good source of iron. Image Credit: gojak/iStock/Getty Images Unless you’re careful to include plenty of iron-rich foods in your diet, you might not be getting enough iron. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly 10 percent of 12- to 49-year old women and girls in the United States are deficient in the mineral. Men should have 8 milligrams each day, while women between 19 and 50 need 18 milligrams daily....

Sole, a fitness equipment manufacturer, offers a line of elliptical machines. Sole provides a warranty on its ellipticals, which vary from one year to a lifetime depending on the part or elliptical model. Whether warrantied or not, you may want to troubleshoot the issue on your own before contacting Sole for repair. Advertisement Significance Problems with operating your Sole elliptical may cause permanent damage if not addressed properly. Other problems may cause your elliptical to perform poorly or not operate at all....

Yoga and stretching may improve hiatal hernia symptoms. A sheet of internal muscles called the diaphragm extends along the bottom of the rib cage and separates your chest from your stomach. The diaphragm participates in breathing, of course, but it also helps in the elimination of body waste and helps prevent stomach acid from backing up in your esophagus. A hiatal hernia occurs when the diaphragm weakens or tears at the esophageal hiatus -- the hole in the diaphragm that allows your esophagus to empty into the stomach....

Swimming after giving birth helps you lose weight and restore muscle tone. Image Credit: Patrik Giardino/The Image Bank/GettyImages Swimming after giving birth helps you lose weight and restore muscle tone. It also boosts your strength and energy, which may be sapped after your pregnancy and delivery. Advertisement Swimming is particularly beneficial because it works your upper and lower body and your core. Plus, it's low-impact and reduces the stress on your weight-bearing joints, which become looser during pregnancy....

references U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: "What is a HEPA filter?" 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. Look for a vacuum cleaner that's easy for you to use, suitable for your space and comes with a HEPA filter. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best Overall Best Value Best for Pet Hair Best for Dust Mites Best HEPA Filter Best for Carpet Best for Hardwood What to Look For Powerful suction suitable for all floors Includes stair tool and combination tool for special areas Washable lifetime filter...

Grass-fed meat can be good for your heart because it has a better fat profile than conventional meat. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Grass-Fed Meat 101 Health Benefits Brands to Try Cooking Tips With the rise of plant-forward diets, eating conventionally raised animals has been demonized in recent years. Usually, the argument is made against meat and in favor of a plant-based lifestyle. But there is a third option that isn't often discussed: Grass-fed meat....

Deadlifts are a hip extension exercise that will strengthen your hamstrings as well as your glutes. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages If you’re a fan of glute training, you’re probably familiar with a few common exercises like donkey kicks or fire hydrants. But if your booty workouts don’t include a handful of hip extension moves, you’re missing out on major glute gains. Advertisement Your hips are among the strongest muscles in your lower body, and they're responsible for helping power your lower body when you walk, run or squat....

Egg rolls get their initial crispness from deep-frying. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Takeout Chinese food is one of the great pleasures of modern life ⁠— and what to do with the leftovers is one of the most common quandaries. Egg rolls get their initial crispness from deep-frying. To reheat egg rolls properly, your challenge is to preserve their famous crunch. Advertisement Tackling Egg Roll Heating Instructions Your main task, when you reheat egg rolls, is to help them retain their crispy exterior, while warming their interiors to the proper temperature....

references Mayo Clinic: "Mayo Clinic Minute: Which Foods are Best for Keeping you Full?" NIH: "Calcium" US National Library of Medicine: "Vitamin C" Mayo Clinic: "Dietary fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" Try these protein pancake recipes any day of the week for a healthier Sunday-morning-style start. Image Credit: lauraag/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: lauraag/iStock/GettyImages Get creative in the kitchen and learn how to cook healthier by simply downloading the MyPlate app for simple, tasty meals and snacks tailored to your nutrition goals....

Triceps dips can be risky for your shoulder joints. Image Credit: primipil/iStock/GettyImages What do fresh cut grass, ice cream sandwiches and your triceps have in common? They’re all underrated. Often overshadowed by their biceps neighbor, your triceps deserve a place in your upper-body strength-training routine. Advertisement If you want to give your triceps some proper attention, skip the triceps dips and opt for a triceps pushdown instead. This exercise is safer for your shoulders and isolates your triceps more so you'll really feel the burn....

Dumbbell shoulder presses are a great shoulder workout. Image Credit: Mike Harrington/Photodisc/GettyImages You do pressing and pulling movements during everyday activities like placing items in cabinets, opening doors or putting your luggage in an overhead compartment. Having a strong set of back and shoulder muscles is essential to your daily life. Not to mention, they’re often the show muscles that you see in the mirror or when you head to the beach....

Start the Plank Challenge off with some beginner plank variations to set the foundation for the rest of the month. Image Credit: kovaciclea/Getty Images/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Your core powers everything you do. Each day of the 4-Week Plank Challenge, you’ll try a new plank variation to improve your core strength and endurance. Get all the details on the challenge here. Your core is like the foundation of a house: Neglect it, and everything crumbles — your ability to comfortably stand, walk, lift, rotate and more....

The cold-infusion method of brewing tea may allow you to maximize the health benefits of tea. Image Credit: Flavia Morlachetti/Moment/GettyImages Other than plain water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. With a wide variety of flavors, including green tea and herbal tea, this commonly consumed drink is both healthy and delicious. But before you sit down to steep your next cup, consider the pros and cons of hot tea versus cold tea....

It's best to avoid eating tea leaves due to the content of heavy metal contaminants. Instead, drink brewed tea. Image Credit: Elenathewise/iStock/GettyImages Eating tea leaves isn’t a good idea, because you’re more likely to ingest any contaminants present in the tea. However, drinking infusions of black, green, white and oolong tea is associated with many health benefits. Advertisement Tip It's best to avoid eating tea leaves due to the content of heavy metal contaminants....

Mature man kneeling on medicine ball outdoors; man wipes his forehead. Image Credit: Michael Greenberg/Digital Vision/Getty Images Symptoms of nausea after exercising can stem from a variety of causes. Nausea can be influenced by diet, dehydration or overhydration, and exercising beyond endurance capacity. If each of these potential causes is addressed and nausea persists, seek medical advice. Conditions such as diabetes or heart disease can increase the chances of these symptoms after exercise....

Some time-release vitamins are associated with health risks. Image Credit: Iromaya Images/Iromaya/Getty Images Choosing the right vitamin and mineral supplements can be a daunting task — after all, there are more than 90,000 products on the market, according to a March 2018 report in JAMA Network. Advertisement And while a time-release formula may sound effective, this type of supplement may not provide the long-lasting benefits it claims to offer. Video of the Day How Time-Release Products Work Time-release supplements are designed to slowly release the vitamins or minerals into the system over an extended period of time — usually between five to eight hours, depending on the product....

Apple cider vinegar has been used for its various medicinal properties for eons. Image Credit: vonEisenstein/iStock/GettyImages Trimming fat around your waistline has the potential not only to boost your self-confidence but also to reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. Belly fat can be stubborn, and consuming apple cider vinegar, along with diet and exercise, may help your efforts to shed the muffin top. Advertisement Tip Although you can't target specific areas of your body for fat loss, using apple cider vinegar in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you lose fat all over, including belly fat....

Avoid raw vegetables. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/Getty Images The pancreas is a gland that lies deep within the abdomen. It plays an integral part in the digestive system; combining enzymes with the digestive juices from the intestines to complete the breakdown of carbohydrates, protein and fat. The pancreas is also responsible for secreting hormones that regulate blood glucose levels. The pancreas typically goes unnoticed until problems occur. Removal of the pancreas is a serious surgical procedure that changes the composition of the entire digestive system....

Image Credit: eclipse_images/E+/GettyImages The average human can have between 10 to 30 billion fat cells. The amount of fat cells in a person's body is set during adolescence and levels off into adulthood; however, children with obesity have twice as many fat cells as adults compared to a child of average weight. Regardless of weight, you replace about 8 percent of your fat cells each year. Your fat cells shrink when you lose weight because of an energy deficit and your body's release of waste products....