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Exercise can cause you to experience itchiness or hives. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/GettyImages Though physical exercise has many benefits, for some, certain adverse side effects can occur. If your legs turn red after exercise, you most likely have nothing to worry about. Advertisement The stimulation exercises causes in your body can turn your skin red. In some cases, however, the redness on your legs is not related to stimulation but could signal a more serious problem if discoloration is accompanied by pain....

Many people find it difficult to get rid of the so-called lower tummy bulge. Hundreds of situps and stomach crunches will not get rid of that extra lower belly fat. To reduce your lower belly fat, you have to burn fat throughout your body with cardiovascular exercise, as well as tone the muscles by doing specific targeted exercises. Diet also plays an essential role in burning fat, as does proper hydration....

Guacamole is a great way to use mashed avocados. Image Credit: Joshua Resnick / 500px/500Px Plus/GettyImages Mashed avocados are good for more than just guacamole. Their creamy texture and rich flavor is perfect for making pasta sauces or even for use as a spread on toast, and if you start with the right avocado, mashing it is a cinch. Advertisement Try an avocado with a particularly buttery consistency, like a Hass avocado, and make sure that it's ripe....

Many natural treatments let you quickly recover after an intense lower-body workout. Image Credit: Yelizaveta Tomashevska/iStock/GettyImages The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends that you get 150 minutes of exercise each week. Simply going for a brisk walk each day can help you meet this goal, but the government also recommends weekly strength training. If you’re just getting started, you’ll likely experience some sore muscles and tightness after both walking and lifting....

Sodium lauryl sulfate is an ingredient found in personal care products. Image Credit: EasterBunnyUK/iStock/Getty Images An ingredient in personal hygiene products since the 1940s, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant. As a surfactant, SLS increases the cleaning and foaming action of shampoos, bubble bath, body washes and toothpaste. The SLS Material Safety Data Sheet, published by the University of Maryland, shows that this chemical is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant....

A close-up of vacuum sealed frozen salmon filets. Image Credit: svetlana foote/iStock/Getty Images Fish is low in saturated fat and supplies a good dose of certain nutrients, such as protein, according to the American Heart Association. Fresh fish is available at most supermarkets, but it can be expensive, and you won’t always find the type you’re looking for. Frozen fish is a good alternative. You’re likely to find more variety, and it’s often lower in price, too....

Hominy can be sold whole or in various ground forms. Image Credit: Lynne Mitchell/iStock/GettyImages Hominy is a corn product that is sold in whole and ground form. As a ground product, it may often be confused with polenta, cornmeal or cornstarch. However, hominy is different, as it’s produced using a special process that makes it a lot more nutritious than the most other corn products. Advertisement Tip Hominy is a type of corn product usually available canned or ground into flour....

Lettuce that is past its expiration date, wilted, slimy or bad-smelling should be tossed, as eating expired foods can make you unwell. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages There’s no clear link between old lettuce and food poisoning, but don’t eat lettuce that is slimy, smelly or past its expiration date — eating expired food can make you sick. If you’re extremely worried about foodborne illnesses, skip raw greens and thoroughly cook all the produce you consume....

Almond milk is a great plant-based drink for people who are lactose intolerant and anyone interested in drinking more plant-based beverages. Image Credit: kiboka/iStock/GettyImages More people than ever before are turning to dairy alternatives like almond milk, according to a 2016 article published by the Nielsen Company, which indicates that almond milk sales increased to $894 million over the course of five years. That’s more than a 250 percent increase....

Instead of a sugary post-workout drink, make a high-protein shake sweetened with a banana. Image Credit: Arx0nt/iStock/GettyImages You probably know that, when you’re working out to increase muscle growth, you need to eat more calories to increase muscle size. But that doesn’t mean you get to eat anything you want. Candy and bodybuilding, for example, aren’t a good mix for increasing mass and may be bad for your health. Advertisement Tip Sugar isn't necessarily bad for muscle growth, but it may not provide your body with the nutrition it needs for muscle building....

Physical activities such as hiking can help you lose body fat. Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images If you don’t carry an excess amount of fat throughout your body, but have a bigger belly than you’d like, you still have cause for concern. Even if you don’t have overweight or obesity, a surplus of fat around your abdominal region can lead to serious health issues that can negatively affect your quality of life....

Glasses of sangria on a table. Image Credit: Natalia Van Doninck/iStock/Getty Images Carlo Rossi Sangria is a combination of citrus fruits, brandy, and honey. It is higher in calories than some other types of wine due to the added carbohydrates and high alcohol content. While Carlo Rossi Sangria may still be appropriate for some low-carbohydrate diets, it is high in calories and low in essential nutrients, so it is not a particularly healthy beverage....

Think before you eat that slice. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Pizza is one of those foods that can either be a healthy treat or violate all of your dietary guidelines. If you’re buying pizza from one of the popular fast food chains, you’re probably exceeding your daily allotments for fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories. A typical medium-sized pizza contains over 65 percent of your total fat allowance, 116 percent of your allowance for saturated fat and 70 percent of your daily allotment for sodium....

Flaxseeds in a bowl. Image Credit: Elena Elisseeva/iStock/Getty Images Psyllium and flaxseeds can both be found in health food stores. Each product claims to provide different health benefits. Although they are both a source of fiber, their nutrition profile is quite different. When you understand the differences between psyllium and flaxseeds, you will be able to choose the best product for your health. Advertisement Fiber Both flaxseeds and psyllium provide a great source of fiber....

Radishes are loaded with bioactive compounds that may help prevent diabetes, gallstones and heart disease. Image Credit: Olha_Afanasieva/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Types of Radishes Are Radishes Safe? How to Eat Them With their crunchy texture and slightly peppery taste, radishes are a delicious addition to side dishes and salads. They're chock-full of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, offering both nutrition and flavor. Advertisement These savory root vegetables belong to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes other cruciferous veggies, according to the Mayo Clinic....

Regular scalp massage may help combat hair loss, according to some research. Image Credit: BSIP/Collection Mix: Subjects/GettyImages If you’ve noticed that your hair seems to be thinning and breaking, it’s easy to panic and start trying every potion, product and procedure out there. Take a deep breath. Advertisement Your first step is to visit your doctor to discuss possible causes (there are quite a few) and treatment options. But in the meantime, there is a simple, at-home tactic that's worth a try: scalp massage, sometimes called scalp exercise....

Many athletes supplement with creatine monohydrate to increase muscle growth and performance. Image Credit: itakdalee/iStock/GettyImages Creatine monohydrate is a ​nutritional supplement​ used by many athletes in an effort to increase exercise performance and muscle growth. It also is synthesized by your body in various organs, including your pancreas and kidneys. Advertisement While you are supplementing with creatine, your total serum creatine levels and the amount of creatine stored in your muscles increase....

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