Don’t fall for fads promising lightning-fast weight loss or six-pack abs in just a few days. Here’s what really works when it comes to trimming your tummy and keeping visceral fat at bay. 1. Try High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) When you think about exercise for a flatter belly, your mind may immediately go to crunches…
There are so many reasons to celebrate reaching the menopausal transition. For starters, you never have to deal with period cramps again. Worrying about unplanned pregnancies also becomes a thing of the past. But, as your progesterone and estrogen hormone levels take a nose dive in the time leading up to your last period, your…
There’s a reason planks are in nearly every ab workout (and why there always seems to be a plank challenge going on). Effective and simple to understand, this isometric exercise (meaning static, no movement) is a major multitasker, working your entire body while increasing your metabolism. “Planks focus primarily on your core, but also the stabilizing muscles…
Ham may be a staple of many holiday spreads, but there’s usually more than enough for just one meal. A pre-cooked, spiral-sliced ham, for example, often weighs around 5 pounds — the equivalent of about 15 to 20 servings, according to the USDA. So what should you do with all that leftover ham? 1. Grilled Ham and…
If you have an ulcer, chronic gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease or have recently had a surgery on your digestive tract, your doctor may place you on a bland diet. On this diet, you’ll need to avoid all foods that are spicy, highly seasoned, high in fiber or difficult to digest. You may need to…
Combine zoodles with tomato sauce, ground turkey and quinoa for a meal that’s full of vegetables, fiber and protein, and low in saturated fat. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Building a balanced plate is easier said than done. Many people turn to foods that are high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat, yet low in essential nutrients like…
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