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Viewing a nutrition label, it might appear that protein is simply protein, since that’s the only way it’s ever listed. But there’s a difference between incomplete proteins and complete proteins. Proteins consist of amino acids, each of which can appear in food in varying quantities — or not at all. That can make it hard to know if you’re really getting the protein you need. One way to make eating simpler is to consume complete protein sources, which contain the essential amino acids in the required quantities. Read further for the differences between complete and incomplete proteins, as well as a list…
Your 30s can bring on lots of fun changes and chapters. But as with anything, some of those surprises aren’t as easy to accept, and that includes extra weight that seems to accumulate much easier. But don’t fret, because slimming down and getting lean after 30 is totally possible with the right tips and tricks on deck. We learned everything you need to know about updating your fitness routine. Stephanie Thomas, a personal trainer on Fyt, breaks down five of the best exercises for a slimmer body after 30. Make your 30s and beyond amazing in every way, shape, and…
You spend all day getting stuff done. Between errands, work, and all the other little tasks that clog up your to-do list, when you get home at night, all you really want to do is relax—even though you promised yourself you’d head to the gym. Sure, you know exercise is important for supporting your overall health, but so are sleep and chill time, so the decision seems to be made for you already: Stay at home on your comfy couch and you’ll hit the gym tomorrow… unless you’re really busy again. To break out of this cycle, Julia Brown, Nike…
Early one morning, while checking on a slumbering patient at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Erik St. Louis, M.D., noticed something peculiar. The patient, a woman in her early 60’s, had started running beneath her bedsheets. As her eyelids fluttered, her legs kicked into gear, slowly at first but then rapidly picking up the pace, propelling herself along a road only she could see. After sprinting for about 30 seconds, she abruptly stopped and opened her eyes. It wasn’t the way Dr. St. Louis had expected someone with sleep apnea to behave. Later, when he met her in his office, he…
Before the world of fake vegan burgers and veggie bacons (some great, some not so great!), there were beans. When properly prepared, these affordable and highly nutritious plants can be a game-changer for a plant-based or vegan diet — no franken-food or mystery ingredients required.Lesley Sykes is the founder of Primary Beans, one of our favorite resources for interesting sources of traditional vegan proteins from around the world. Here’s Lesley with more…Wait, Are Boring Old Beans Actually The Perfect Food?Not only are beans incredibly nourishing (Read: A Second Look at the World’s Least Sexy Plant-Based Protein), they’re also unfussy, completely…
With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They’re symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a serious mental health problem. It affects how teenagers think, feel and behave, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur…
A common misconception among people who are trying to lose weight is that it’s fine to skip a meal (or simply not eat enough) because it’ll help you operate at a calorie deficit, which in turn will help you see faster results. This is categorically false. Regardless of whether or not you’re trying to shed pounds, it’s crucial that you give your body the calories and nutrients it needs in order to function and feel its best. But the busier life gets, the harder it can be to make sure you’re not only eating all of your meals but also…
More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children’s risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:57) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. From strikes and strains to footwork and fractures, injuries can happen to any young athlete. Reducing the risk of injury starts with an annual physical to…
DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER and keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range are two bits of health advice you probably hear often from your doctor. Both hydration and lowering your blood pressure are necessary for your overall health, but they’re also interconnected. “Water makes up 90 percent of your blood volume,” says Mary Greene, M.D., a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology. “When you’re deficient in the main component of your blood—water—the blood pressure can be affected.”When you lose more fluid than you take in, such as from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, your body doesn’t have enough fluids to carry out…
Losing weight within a certain timeframe can be quite a challenge. Whether you have an upcoming wedding or simply want to quickly get ready for fall celebrations, how to burn excess body fat quickly is likely on your mind. Unfortunately, there won’t be an easy fix. But if you stick with a high-protein diet full of fruits and vegetables, minimize your intake of sweets, alcohol, and other calorie-dense foods, and engage in frequent resistance training using HIIT or other intense protocols, you can drop the weight. The following are my top seven strength exercises to drop 10 pounds in a…