Magnesium chloride is a supplemental form of the mineral magnesium, which you rely on for the maintenance of several important body functions. Your doctor may recommend use of this supplement if you have a magnesium deficiency or if you experience a heart attack.
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Maintaining healthy lipid levels is crucial for overall well-being. Low lipid risks include fatty acid deficiency, low cholesterol, and hypolipidemia. Learn about the importance of dietary fat and cholesterol, and how to prevent abnormal LDL and HDL cholesterol levels.
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Magnesium citrate is a nonprescription product derived from the mineral magnesium. It belongs to a class of substances called hyperosmotics, which have laxative effects inside your intestines.
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Remember the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? There's definitely some truth to that; eating fruit every day is a first step toward staying healthy. When it comes to men's health, a banana a day may not keep the doctor away, but it will certainly help improve your overall well-being.
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Basa fish is a type of catfish native to Vietnam and Thailand and sometimes referred to as the river cobbler, swai, pangasius or bocourti. As with other types of catfish, basa are rich in protein but not as lean as tilapia and some other low-fat fish.
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Gatorade is a sports drink that claims to benefit athletic performance, and professional athletes promote the beverage. While Gatorade may offer advantages in some circumstances, such as fueling endurance activities, Gatorade isn't an optimal sports beverage and can prove detrimental to your health in some ways.
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Mixed nuts are common snacks for a party or a bar, but unlike many other salty foods, mixed nuts can be quite healthy. Mixed nuts are rich in a wide array of important nutrients, ranging from unsaturated fat to magnesium.
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Soybeans are a unique type of vegetable because they are one of only a few types that provide a complete protein, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids. You can eat soybeans in a variety of ways including cooked, as part of tofu, or dry roasted.
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Chicken is often cited as a healthy food for both general health and dieting, as it is rich in protein and provides minimal fat. In addition to these characteristics, chicken also offers a number of micronutrients -- vitamins and minerals -- including iron.
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Beets, also known as beetroots or garden beets, are a type of root vegetable easily identified by their bright red-purple color. Beets can be cultivated in a wide variety of climates, although they don't always stay ripe for a long time, which makes pickling beets an attractive option.
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Grits and oatmeal are two popular choices for a hot breakfast. Both are nutritious foods, but grits are higher in calories and carbohydrates, as well as some other nutrients.
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The Zipfizz liquid shot is a low-calorie energy drink that is purported to provide up to six hours of energy. This low-carbohydrate, sugar-free drink contains caffeine as well as B vitamins and other nutrients that may help enhance your alertness and energy levels.
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Sweets can be pleasurable to eat, but too much of them can negatively impact your health. Sweets tend to be lacking beneficial nutrients and are full of detrimental ones, including saturated fat, sugars and artificial sugars.
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If you experience lingering back pain following a squat workout, see a physician. Residual soreness remains part of training, and will go away with a proper diet and adequate rest. Sharp pain in your back lets you know that something is wrong -- and it may be something that you did.
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Your triceps -- the muscles on the back of your arms -- has three heads. While all three aspects of your triceps function to extend your arm, or straighten out your elbow, the long head of your triceps crosses your shoulder joint.
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Catabolism -- or the wasting of lean muscle tissue -- should be avoided at all costs. Not only do you get weaker and more prone to injury, your metabolism will slow, decreasing how many calories you burn at rest.
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Joining a gym can feel overwhelming once you step through the doors and survey the seemingly endless array of exercise equipment. Although each piece of equipment can contribute to a strong, healthy body, set your sights on the machines that provide a cardiovascular workout if you're anxious to lose weight.
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After dinner, it's easy to turn your attention to dessert and, later in the evening, dig into a bowl of chips as you lounge on the couch. Doing so might be tasty, but these diet habits can quickly lead to weight gain.
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Radiation therapy can have intense effects on the body, including the appetite. Often, your appetite is diminished, but a reasonable caloric intake is still important for your body to heal properly.
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Vitamin C is a necessary nutrient for a variety of functions, including fighting free radical damage, collagen production and stimulating a healthy immune system. Vitamin C is found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably oranges, kiwis, leafy green vegetables and bell peppers.
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