Soy milk is made by combining dried soybeans with water, resulting in a similar nutritional content to that of regular cow's milk. The American Heart Association recommends eating two to three servings of dairy each day for optimum health benefits and cites soy milk as a good low-fat option.
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Vegans do not eat any foods that come from animals, so vegan "cheese" is a cheese product without milk or milk products, usually derived from soy, rice or oat milks, with gums, starches or tapioca added for texture.
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Traditional protein sources include poultry, pork, beef and fish. Some more adventurous cooks include veal, venison, ostrich or lamb on their shopping lists. Asian cultures have included other meats for centuries. If you are willing to try reptilian meat, turtle has some surprising health benefits.
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The ill feeling you get when your stomach is upset can stop a good time right in its tracks. Several things may cause the problem: food poisoning, infections, motion sickness, pregnancy, concussions or even serious medical conditions like brain tumors or cancer. Whatever the cause, you want to feel better quickly.
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Beef brisket is a traditional southern smokey barbecue treat made from the breast of the cow and slow cooked until tender and juicy. When planning a menu to accompany your brisket, consider dishes that will complement the heavy, smoky flavor of the beef while working within the barbecue theme of the meal.
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Making lifestyle changes that foster better health include becoming physically active, learning stress management techniques, smoking cessation and a healthy diet.
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Nausea, or the uneasy stomach sensation that feels like you may need to vomit, is not itself a disease, but a symptom of some other condition such as stomach flu or blocked intestines. While causes vary, there are some common remedies you may have handy, like ginger ale or tea.
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The muscles in the areas of your stomach and thighs can be worked together to save time. Exercises that require you to balance on one leg, for example, challenge your abs to keep you from falling and also work your legs.
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A medicine ball is a handy tool for doing strength training exercises for your arms and other parts of your body. Medicine balls come in many different weights, some as low as four lbs. Although you won't likely find a 40 lb. medicine ball like you would a 40 lb. dumbbell or be able to lift 100 lbs.
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No amount of exercise will cause your bones to lengthen, but stretching and strengthening exercises can improve your posture so you stand up straighter. Sitting throughout the day is common to a fairly sedentary lifestyle.
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A resistance band is an inexpensive and portable tool that can be used to strengthen your inner thigh muscles. The inner thigh muscles are known collectively as the adductors. This muscle group includes the adductor brevis, adductor longus and adductor magnus muscles.
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Exercise is an important component of recovering after abdominal surgery because failing to exercise could cause a hernia. The muscles of the abdomen weaken because the incision goes through muscle and fascia, which is connective tissue. This will also negatively affect your posture and balance.
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Poor posture can cause a forward head postural deficiency, which is where the chin juts forward and tilts down. The normal curve of the neck is compromised from a forward head. The vertebrae in the neck get closer together to change the shape of the neck.
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A curvature of the spine may fall under the categories of scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis. Scoliosis defines a sideways deviation of the spine and is the most common type of abnormality. Kyphosis refers to an excess curvature outward of the upper back to look like a hump.
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If the small stabilizer muscles around your pelvis are weak, dysfunctional movement patterns may result if you do not strengthen these muscles. Pain, injuries and muscle tension are likely to occur when you are not moving naturally and your pelvis is out of alignment.
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A tingling sensation in your feet can be caused by one or more factors including a damaged nerve, a low back injury, abnormal levels of vitamins and minerals, diabetes or a few other diseases. Sciatica -- the compression or irritation of one of the spinal nerve roots -- is a common cause of tingling in the feet.
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Rehabilitation exercises for fractured elbows are necessary for recovery. Exercises may be done alone or with a physical therapist depending on what your doctor recommends. Range of motion (ROM) exercises should not be confused with strengthening exercises.
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The term “elliptical” may refer to three different cardio machines. An elliptical trainer, elliptical glider and elliptical cross trainer are all sometimes lumped together as ellipticals. The elliptical cross trainer has one major difference that sets it apart with one glance: arm handles that move.
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Not everyone has time to hit the gym to get the daily 30 minutes of physical exercise recommended by the American Heart Association. Wearing ankle and wrist weights that discreetly fit under your clothes may seem like an appealing option to get a workout while performing your usual daily activities.
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Polar is one of the most well-known and popular brands of heart rate monitors. Professionals at the American Heart Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine recommend exercising in a target heart rate zone for safe and effective cardio workouts.
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