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Red meat is a primary source of vitamin B12. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Vitamin B12 is essential to healthy red blood cell formation and proper neurological functioning, but a lot of people who are deficient go undiagnosed. Your doctor can help you determine if you are in need of a supplement to bring you up to healthy levels. Vitamin B12 is prevalent in foods, but you can also get it through supplements that come in various forms, including injectable, sublingual and oral....

Varying whiskey shots on a platter. Image Credit: svengine/iStock/Getty Images Whiskey is a grain-derived alcohol that is created by fermenting rye, barley, wheat or corn. People all over the world make and drink the different varieties of whiskey, and each whiskey has a distinct taste. Although any type of alcohol can be deadly in excess, the medical community has found some health benefits to drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, especially whiskey....

Don't get stuck in a rut by varying the leg exercises you're doing in your lower-body workouts. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When it comes to leg day, we all have our favorite exercises. And while it’s nice to have a regular routine, it’s also easy to fall into a rut. Day after day, the same moves eventually get boring. Or worse, they become less challenging, which can stall your progress. Advertisement Instead, bust the boredom by switching up your lower-body sessions....

Sprinting and long distance running is not the same. Image Credit: Mint Images/Mint Images RF/GettyImages Sprinting isn’t just a more explosive form of running — it also involves various biomechanics, including differences in stride length. A long-distance runner’s body is lean and relies on slow-twitch muscle fibers during training. Sprinters rely on fast-twitch muscles and typically have a heavier build. Advertisement Fast-Twitch Fibers and Sprinting Trying to decide between sprinting and long-distance running?...

Salmon is a nutritious, oily fish, but that doesn’t mean eating smoked salmon everyday is good for you. Image Credit: Eugene03/iStock/GettyImages Most people enjoy a little cold-smoked salmon or lox served on a bagel with cream cheese, as a topping for sushi or as a simple appetizer. Lox is raw salmon that has been salt-cured, or brined. Cold-smoked salmon is brined salmon that is additionally smoked at low temperature. Advertisement Salmon is a nutritious, oily fish, but that doesn't mean eating smoked salmon everyday is good for you....

The water and celery diet is a low calorie that can help you lose weight. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages The popularity of fad diets persists because these diets promise impossibly quick weight loss. The water and celery diet may be a low-calorie way to lose some weight; however, eating only celery and drinking only water can leave you in a weakened nutritional state. Once you understand the limitations of this fad diet, learn how you can reasonably include both celery and water in your diet....

Tofu is a protein-rich staple that may lower your risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Health Risks Is Fried Tofu Healthy? Recipes and Tips Alternatives to Tofu Also known as bean curd, tofu is made from soybeans and provides a wide range of health benefits. When you include tofu in your diet, it can provide a quality source of protein, benefit your heart and support strong bones....

Stay active and accountable during one of the busiest times of the year with a fun, quick video workout to do every day this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. You don't have to devote hours to a grueling workout to build strength or burn calories. "[People] think that you need to feel beat up in order to have gotten a good workout," says Amy Jordan, founder of Wundabar Pilates....

Too much vitamin E may have a negative effect on your blood pressure. Image Credit: zadveri/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve heard vitamin E is an elixir for lowering blood pressure, you may be wondering if upping your intake of the essential vitamin is the key to long-term heart health. But when it comes to vitamin E and high blood pressure, experts say not so fast. Advertisement The American Heart Association (AHA) warns against taking supplements for antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, noting that scientific evidence does not support that these can knock out the need to work to lower your blood pressure, decrease your cholesterol levels or stop smoking....

Two young children are drinking shakes. Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images A child who is underweight due to a chronic medical condition, genetics, poor appetite or picky eating habits is at risk of low energy and illness. Your child’s doctor can help you determine whether she needs to gain weight. Aim to supplement your child’s diet with whole foods as much as possible, but in some cases a commercial supplement may be necessary....

Beaters in a bowl mixing a chocolate batter. Image Credit: Victoria1988/iStock/Getty Images Eggs are used in baking as a binder for the rest of the ingredients, for leavening, and to provide texture to baked goods. Cookies in particular have better texture when eggs are included. But eggs are high in cholesterol, so if you want to limit your cholesterol intake and still enjoy your baked desserts, it is possible to bake cakes and cookies without eggs by using a variety of egg substitutes....

Image Credit: 4kodiak/iStock/GettyImages As Americans become more health conscious, it's reasonable to feel concerned about the connection between cholesterol and your diet. You may wonder whether certain foods like white rice have dietary cholesterol or whether eating white rice helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. Because high cholesterol has a negative impact on heart health, you're on the right track in wanting to learn more about how the foods in your diet impact cholesterol levels....

Intervals are great for burning calories and torching fat. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/GettyImages Nothing ruins a great outfit like a bulge of belly fat around your midsection. But there’s an even more important reason to lose the bulge: Deep abdominal fat is related to serious health problems including type 2 diabetes and heart disease according to Harvard Health. Advertisement If you're serious about getting slimmer and healthier, you're going to have to get serious about cardio exercise....

Rehydrate dried cranberries before baking them into fruit cake and other recipes. Image Credit: Geshas/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Dried or Fresh? How to Rehydrate Recipes to Try Rehydrating dried cranberries with water is one simple way to give them a soft, juicy, plump texture that adds an extra layer of ooph to your favorite recipes. Advertisement The nutrition in dried cranberries is very similar to fresh cranberries, although the dried fruit does have more calories and sugar because sugar is added during the drying process....

Naturally sweeten and flavor brewed iced tea with fruit and herbs for a nutritious drink. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Iced Tea Caffeine in Tea Bottled vs. Brewed Oxalic Acid Risk The Bottom Line Iced tea is a refreshing thirst quencher with several health benefits to boot. But whether or not it can replace water for hydration depends on several factors. Advertisement Tip Brewed iced tea has health benefits that make it a good substitute for water for some of your hydration needs....

L-arginine may reduce symptoms of anxiety. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images Anxiety disorders can wreak havoc on your life. You may feel afraid to leave the house, experience constant worry and stress, and feel irritable or frustrated with those around you or with yourself. While a number of treatments can offer relief, research has shown that L-arginine may also offer benefits. Consult your doctor before using any dietary supplements. Advertisement About L-Arginine The amino acid L-arginine plays a role in a number of important biological processes, including cell division, wound healing, immune system functioning and waste removal....

Lemon Juice & Men's Fertility Image Credit: Xsandra/iStock/GettyImages Lemon juice can both hurt and help male fertility, depending on how it is used. The nutrients in this juice — including vitamin C and folate — may boost fertility, although applying it directly to sperm may have deleterious effects. Do not consume lemon juice to treat male infertility without consulting your health care provider. Advertisement About Male Fertility The National Institutes of Health reports that up to 15 percent of couples are unable to conceive a child after one year of trying....

Many foods are good sources of protein that contribute to keeping you healthy. Image Credit: Aamulya/iStock/GettyImages Protein is a macronutrient that is vital to every cell in your body and is required for building and maintaining your bones, muscles and skin. All food contains protein, with animal based and plant-based sources, like fruit, featuring some differences in quality and quantity. Learning which are the best protein-rich foods may help ensure you meet the recommended daily amount for good health....

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Your thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate your energy, metabolism, moods and body temperature. After you eat goitrogens, substances that occur naturally in various foods, a healthy thyroid will compensate by releasing more hormones than usual. If your thyroid is compromised due to disease, however, it isn't able to produce more hormones and instead becomes swollen or enlarged. To best determine whether your diet is influencing your thyroid function, seek guidance from your doctor or dietitian....