Carb timing matters, but what's even more important is the type of carbs you're eating before bed. 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. You’ve probably heard that eating carbs before bed is a no-no. But is noshing on a chocolate chip cookie at 1 p.m. really all that different from visiting the cookie jar at 10 p....
Jumping rope works both your lower and upper body. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages The next time you head to the gym or outdoors for a cardio circuit, consider grabbing a rope to jump rope for heart health. Not only does this form of cardiovascular exercise benefit your heart, but it also targets several muscles in your upper and lower body. Advertisement Whether your skill level is advanced enough to bust out a few criss-cross moves or you're just starting, jumping rope is a fantastic way to get fit....
Beets are a great source of dietary nitrates. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Nitric oxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by nearly all types of cells in the body. There are many nitric oxide foods that help increase its production in the body to provide a variety of health benefits. Nitric oxide supplements are also available for those who need them. Advertisement Nitric Oxide in the Body According to an October 2015 study published in the Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, nitric oxide affects a variety of cellular processes....
Guys Can Get Migraines, Too Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Up to 40 million people in the U.S.—women and men—regularly experience migraines, headaches so debilitating that their lives can be disrupted by the pain and other symptoms, according to the National Headache Foundation. Advertisement "Many people think only women get migraines," says Danielle Wilhour, MD, an assistant professor of neurology and headache specialist at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. "This is completely untrue....
A wooden spoon filled with flaxseed. Image Credit: Anetlanda/iStock/Getty Images Flaxseed meal is ground up flaxseed that comes from the plant Linum usitatissimum. You can purchase flaxseed meal or create it yourself by processing whole seeds in a spice or coffee grinder. Flaxseed meal provides a wealth of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health and brain growth. Although adding flaxseed meal to your diet is usually positive, flaxseed meal can cause unfortunate side effects for some people....
With proper supervision and age-appropriate exercises, teenagers can enjoy the benefits of resistance training. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/DigitalVision/GettyImages Being physically active on a regular basis is a goal for many people, regardless of age. But when it comes to 14-year-olds interested in weight training, it’s reasonable to question whether strength training is safe and how to get started. The good news is that most teens can participate in a fitness program that includes resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, and competitive or recreational sports....
Range of motion exercises can help with a sprained and twisted knee injuries. Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/GettyImages Knee sprains can occur during sports activities or may result from trauma such as a fall. Sprains affect the ligaments that hold your bones together. The cartilage that provides padding between the bones in your knee is also sometimes injured. Advertisement Knee sprain rehab includes treatments to decrease pain, manual therapy, range-of-motion exercises and strengthening....
Rowing is a great full-body exercise. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Timeline for Results Calories Burned Types of Rowing Getting Started Track Your Progress You can start to notice results from rowing within the first few weeks of starting a consistent rowing workout routine, but you often experience more dramatic results after 90 days. Rowing is a calorie-burning cardio workout that can quickly strengthen your body. Rowing machine before and after photos often show improvement across the entire body....
A chef making a pizza in a kitchen. Image Credit: stockvisual/iStock/Getty Images Americans love their pizza. On any given day, one out of every eight Americans enjoys a slice, according to the Agricultural Research Service. A slice of Sicilian pizza is not like a slice of traditional cheese. Sicilian pizza has a thick crust and is square or rectangular. It also has a different nutritional profile than traditional pizza and may be higher in calories, fat and sodium....
Curry powder is an essential ingredient in curry dishes and is typically made from a blend of spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek and chili. Image Credit: aga7ta/iStock/GettyImages Curry powder is an essential ingredient in curry dishes and is typically made from a blend of spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek and chili. Curry powder nutrition can be determined by analyzing these ingredients, some of which — in particular turmeric — have health benefits....
Commonly referred to as knock knees, valgus knee refers to a condition in which the knees angle inward. It is often accompanied by inward hip rotation and a flattened foot arch. More common in women than men, valgus knee often causes no symptoms. However, people with valgus knee are at increased risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury, which involves stretching or tearing of one of the ligaments that holds the knee in normal alignment....
Obesity is linked to a number of health problems. Image Credit: Zero Creatives/Image Source/GettyImages The list of serious health concerns linked to obesity is long, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep trouble and asthma. And there’s another one: skin problems. Advertisement "Clinically diagnosed obesity can trigger changes in the skin," explains Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, a St. Louis-based food and nutrition consultant, former president of the American Dietetic Association and former director of university nutrition at Washington University in St....
You can substitute baking powder in cornbread with a mix of ingredients. Image Credit: Bruce Peter Morin/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Baking Soda + Buttermilk Cornstarch + Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar Self-Rising Flour Use a Skillet If you're out of baking powder, you're not out of luck. That's especially true when making a dish like cornbread, which usually contains the kind of tart, acidic ingredients like molasses, vinegar or buttermilk that interact with a simple pinch of baking soda to help the bread rise....
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Iron deficiencies are marked by low ferritin levels. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages Iron deficiencies are marked by low ferritin levels. Here’s what you need to know about your iron requirements and which ferritin supplements you should be taking. Advertisement Understanding Iron and Ferritin Iron is an essential mineral that your body needs to produce blood. According to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), around 70 percent of the iron in your body is found in red blood cells called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin....
Find your fat-burning heart rate zone to lose weight. Image Credit: recep-bg/E+/GettyImages One way to determine the best jogging speed for weight loss is to monitor your heart rate. Elevating your heart rate so that it is in the optimum zone for losing weight can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. Advertisement The key is determining the right zone for you individually and then monitoring your heart rate during exercise to ensure you are in that zone....
Hydrolyzed whey protein may be easier for people with allergies to digest. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Whey protein powder is used in supplement drink mixes and meal replacements aimed at reducing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass. All whey powders are processed to some degree, but hydrolyzed whey undergoes additional processing to break the protein into smaller fragments that may be easier for people with allergies to digest safely....
Ingredients in black tea leaves help you lose weight. Image Credit: HappyNati/iStock/GettyImages Black tea is packed with nutrients that are slightly different from those in green and white teas but — like green tea — black tea for weight loss can be beneficial. You’ll get the same benefits from caffeine in both types of tea. Advertisement And unique black tea flavonoids show promise that help you drop extra pounds. But you'll get the biggest impact by using black tea to replace high-calorie beverages....
A man is preparing to complete an olympic lift. Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images The sport of powerlifting involves more than just competing in the squat, bench press and deadlift – you must also compete within a weight class. Weight classes remain basically the same for men and women but women have lighter classes and men have heavier classes. In the middle weight categories, the classes are identical. Consult a health care practitioner before engaging in athletic training....
Certain vitamins effectively control the appetite to aid in weight management. Image Credit: bookzaa/iStock/Getty Images Vitamins serve a variety of purposes for the body, and one of the most beneficial effects is the ability to help control appetite. Certain vitamins naturally control appetite, boost the metabolism and contribute to reduced body fat, according to Natural News online. These vitamins provide a healthy way to decrease hunger while allowing for sustained satiety on a lower caloric intake....
