Green plums are a treat and a delicacy in other cultures. Their sour, bitter flavor can be unappealing and may cause an upset stomach if you are sensitive to sour foods. These fruits are also rich in fiber, which is beneficial for normal digestion.
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Many adults include running as a part of their regular exercise routine to maintain weight and heart health. Naturally, the popularity of running trickles down to children, who want to keep up with their parents' times.
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L-Arginine is an amino acid -- a chemical building block of protein. It is a precursor to nitric oxide, a gas known as a vasodilator. Vasodilators are agents that widen and relax blood vessels.
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Sugar is akin to gold, metabolically speaking. Your body meticulously conserves blood sugar, or glucose, because your brain, muscles and many other tissues use it as their primary fuel. As the kidneys filter your blood, glucose flows with water into the filtrate.
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Properly done, a biceps curl should isolate the biceps muscle, using only that muscle to lift the weight. However, some common mistakes can lead to strain in other muscles, causing pain. Upper-back pain during a biceps curl indicates that there is an issue with your form or that an underlying injury is acting up.
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Both iron and magnesium are considered essential minerals and are recommended for a balanced diet. According to a study published in a 1994 issue of “Magnesium Research,” iron and magnesium generally should be taken simultaneously for maximum tolerance and compliance.
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Vinegar is a popular dietary supplement and home remedy used to prevent and treat a variety of symptoms. While there is no evidence that suggests that vinegar kills or destroys carbohydrates, it may have a beneficial affect on carbohydrate absorption and insulin sensitivity in the body.
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At a friend's party or backyard barbecue, your beverage choices may be limited. Many times, you can choose between only soda or an alcoholic beverage such as beer or wine. You know that neither option is a good one in terms of hydration, but you may wonder about the better choice.
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Dolmades, also commonly called dolmas or stuffed grape leaves, are a traditional Middle Eastern dish.
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Lecithin, a product used in commercial cooking and sold as a natural supplement, is sometimes added to milkshakes and smoothies. It may be used in powdered form as well as in granules.
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Locusts are a type of insect from the family Acrididae and also are known as grasshoppers. Locusts swarm in huge numbers and can travel great distances, causing considerable damage to crops. However, in many African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries, locusts are considered a delicacy and eaten in abundance.
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The bones in your neck are connected by tendons and ligaments. A neck sprain is a stretch or tear in one of these ligaments, usually caused by turning or extending the neck too suddenly or too far.
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In most cases, a child who is pigeon-toed will gradually outgrow the condition. Even adults who remain pigeon-toed, in most cases, will not experience any noticeable negative effects, including when running.
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It’s fun to use formulas to predict your teen’s height – as long as you take such predictions with a grain of salt. Shoe size generally is proportional to height, so it’s used in many height-predicting formulations. Such formulations sometimes take the parents’ height into account, as well.
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If you have heart disease or poor blood flow to your brain, your doctor may recommend you take blood thinners. Blood thinners, such as aspirin and warfarin, are types of medications that help reduce the formation of blood clots. While certain foods can affect how quickly your blood clots, gelatin is not one of them.
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Cashews can be a delicious snack on their own or in trail mix, and they add fiber and unsaturated fats to recipes such as stir-fry and baked goods. A sudden craving for cashews, however, may indicate an underlying nutritional deficiency or medical condition.
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Flaxseed oil is an alternative source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids -- if you can't take fish oil. In addition to alpha-linolenic acid, flaxseed oil also contains lignans, weak estrogenic substances that may also have health benefits.
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A clementine is a small citrus fruit that looks like an orange. Clementines are rich in vitamin C and also contain carbohydrates, sugars, minerals and other vitamins. However, some people can have allergic reactions after eating clementines and other citrus fruits that can range from mild to serious.
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Prized by fishermen for its spirited antics at the end of a fishing line, the adult tarpon can measure 8 feet or longer and weigh 200 to 300 pounds. In the United States, the tarpon usually is caught for sport -- and then released. As a bony, strong-smelling saltwater fish, it may be more trouble than pleasure to eat.
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When you notice suspicious bumps or warts on the inner thighs of your child, you will naturally feel concerned and you may have many questions. You may wonder what the bumps or warts are and how they got there -- they may be one of several different conditions.
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