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Incorporating healthy fats is beneficial for weight loss, as well as for your overall health. Image Credit: autumnhoverter/iStock/GettyImages If you’re old enough to recall the ’80s and ’90s, you probably remember it as a time of low-fat everything. Dietary fats, regardless of type — unsaturated, saturated, omega-3s or trans fats — were, for the most part, lumped together and seen as problematic when it came to weight loss and heart health....

At some point, you may have heard that eating a high-protein breakfast is the key to staying full all day and losing weight (or maintaining a healthy weight). Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages At some point, you may have heard that eating a high-protein breakfast is key to staying full all day and losing weight (or maintaining a healthy weight). But is eating a certain type of protein in the morning more beneficial than another, or is it really just about the total amount you’re eating?...

These aren't your run-of-the-mill running tips and tricks. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages From scorching summer heat and freezing winter temperatures to burning blisters and uncomfortable chafing, there are a million challenges you’ll face as a runner. But you don’t have to let these obstacles keep you from logging miles. Advertisement We tapped running experts for their top tips, tricks and tweaks for upgrading your running game. Read on for five tactics to help you survive any type of weather, save money and make your daily runs go a little more smoothly....

An overhead view of eggs cooking in a pan. Image Credit: stocknadia/iStock/Getty Images Most chemistry courses teach that heat breaks down proteins, whether the reaction is the heat from a pan breaking down the protein in eggs or the heat from a straightening iron breaking down the protein in hair. Heat causes many changes to the structure and function of protein, especially in foods. A common concern among many people is whether or not heat destroys the nutritional quality of high-protein foods....

If you're struggling with back pain, making a few tweaks to your workout may help. Image Credit: VioletaStoimenova/E+/GettyImages Sore glutes or biceps after a tough workout can feel a little satisfying — the sign of a job well done. But there’s nothing gratifying about a stiff and achy back. Advertisement If you wake up the morning after a workout with back pain, check the list below to make sure you're not accidentally committing any of these common workout errors....

Bad morning breath happens to the best of us — but there are ways to help prevent it. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/iStock/GettyImages It’s always a questionable decision when, in a movie, two people roll over in bed in the morning and give each other a rather intimate kiss. But maybe, unlike you and me, they just don’t have bad morning breath? Is that even possible? Advertisement OK, so morning breath fits under the category of halitosis, Rob Raimondi, DDS, co-founder of One Manhattan Dental in New York City, tells LIVESTRONG....

Find out what to do with tofu with these tasty tofu recipes — from tofu baked ziti to vegan chicken nuggets. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Tofu takes a lot of heat for being bland. But its mild taste is its beauty: The soft soybean curd can absorb any flavor you throw at it. From breakfast to dinner, you can scramble, sauté, stir-fry, bake or blend versatile tofu into countless delicious dishes....

There is a link between urine color and vitamins. Image Credit: kerdkanno/iStock/GettyImages Passing urine is such a frequent, routine activity that many people may pay no attention to the color of their urine. But it might be slightly harder to ignore if you begin to pass bright yellow pee. There is a link between vitamins and urine color, particularly vitamin supplements containing B12. Advertisement Read more: Holding in Your Pee Is Now a Trend: Here's Why It's Dangerous Video of the Day Vitamin B12: Urine There are varying forms of vitamin B12, but the two most commonly used to treat deficiencies are cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin....

Proper weight lifting and breathing techniques will help prevent hemorrhoids when lifting heavy objects. Image Credit: MoMo Productions/Stone/GettyImages If you regularly lift weights, you know two of the most important things to check are your form and breathing. And if you need another reason to focus on either, there’s this fact: Doing either improperly could potentially put you at risk of developing hemorrhoids. Advertisement Hemorrhoids are caused when veins near your anus become swollen....

How many carbs you can eat on a low-carb weight-loss diet depends on your calorie intake and goals. Image Credit: DGLimages/iStock/GettyImages A low-carb diet restricts your intake of foods containing carbohydrates. Food like pasta, bread, starchy vegetables and sugar will be extremely limited. How restrictive you will have to be with your carb intake depends on your current carb intake, activity level and weight-loss goals. Advertisement Types of Low-Carb Diets The standard nutrition recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to get 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates....

A loaf of banana bread beside a pile of ripe bananas. Image Credit: olvas/iStock/Getty Images Depending on where you get your banana bread, it can be a health bomb or a health boost. Many packaged and bakery breads tend to be high in calories, sugar and fats. However, options for healthier breads are increasing as companies and bakers become more aware of the desire for a lighter, more nutritious banana loaf....

If you start wheezing when you exercise, it's time to take a break. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Exercise is challenging enough on its own without having to wheeze your way through your workout routine. If you regularly wheeze when exercising, it’s time to talk to your doctor, because difficulty breathing can indicate a wide variety of health conditions. Also, by slowly building up to a more intense workout, you may be able to avoid wheezing altogether....

The abdominal crunch is a popular exercise for strengthening core muscles. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Doing stomach crunches is a time-honored way of strengthening your core. It’s also a classic no-equipment resistance move that you can do virtually anywhere. But if you have visions of a magically flat belly after doing crunches for abs, you may be in for a disappointment. Advertisement Tip Stomach crunches have a range of benefits. They’re especially beneficial when combined with other core workouts, cardio and diet adjustments....

Just one glass of soda per day could increase your risk for heart disease. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. Whether you call it soda, pop or cola, you probably have a feeling that this sugary, carbonated beverage isn’t the healthiest choice. Maybe you know that it can contribute to weight gain, or that it’s been linked to diabetes....

There are many substitutes for beer in cooking. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Broth Soda Other Liquids While beer can add flavor to food, it also increases the calories in a recipe and may add alcohol, depending on how it's prepared. A 12-ounce beer can range in calories from 140 to 200, and a light beer averages about 100 calories, according to the University of Rochester. Advertisement If you want to avoid beer in a recipe for health or taste reasons or because it's not available, there are simple substitutions that will still result a delicious dish....

references Mayo Clinic: “Dry mouth” Cleveland Clinic: “Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)” Mayo Clinic: “Sleep Apnea” National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: “Dry Mouth” 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. Waking up with a dry mouth could be a sign you're drinking caffeine or alcohol too late in the day — and not getting enough water....

An assortment of fruit smoothies. Image Credit: ehaurylik/iStock/Getty Images Juice fast enthusiasts say diarrhea is normal and expected on a juice fast diet because juice is a natural laxative. Diarrhea, although uncomfortable for you, is a sign your body is ridding itself of all those toxic substances, they say. But that’s not really what’s going on, according to the American Cancer Society. A juice fast can cause diarrhea, but it’s usually due to the high concentration of sugar in the juice....

Green beans are high in dietary fiber. Image Credit: robynmac/iStock/GettyImages Eating green beans for weight loss can be very effective — as long as you aren’t eating only green beans. Instead, use them as one component of a balanced, reduced-calorie diet that is rich in the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Advertisement Enjoying a Green Bean Diet First, the benefits of eating green beans: According to the USDA, a 1-cup serving of raw green beans contains only 31 calories....

Weight loss isn't the main goal of CrossFit, but it can happen with the right approach. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages Most people agree CrossFit is a killer workout — all of those one-legged squats and box jumps elevate the heart rate and build serious muscle. But can the popular weightlifting-based workout, which is so often associated with bulking up, also help you lose weight? Advertisement Mike Molloy, Ph.D., owner of M2 Performance Nutrition, says absolutely!...

Find out how to meal plan for different diets to keep everyone healthy and happy. Image Credit: pixelfit/E+/GettyImages Making one meal for a family with different taste preferences is a challenge. But cooking for a household where each person is on a different diet plan — whether for medical reasons, health goals or personal preference — can feel downright impossible. Advertisement Some people might simply throw in the towel and declare that each person is on their own when it comes to making meals — after all, you're not a short-order cook....