In light of an obesity epidemic in the United States, manufacturers are rushing to create new products to meet consumer demands for products that will help fight weight gain. Artificial sweeteners have become popular with consumers, and polyols are among the newest types of sugar replacers.
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Avocados are having a moment. Of course, they are a wonderfully nutrient-dense food. But there's more to them than just the delicious pulp we all know and love.
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Rock climbing shoes are probably unlike any other shoe that you have worn. Designed to fit tightly, they allow you to feel small holds and features in the rock. To make the process of breaking them in easier, buy shoes that mimic the natural shape of your foot.
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Used for decades to prevent tooth decay, fluoride is found in most toothpaste and is commonly added to drinking water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics for 2006 report that 61.5 percent of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water.
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A common ingredient in personal care products, sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, SLS is a "moderate hazard"
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Wild Blue Lager, brewed by a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch: Blue Dawg Brewing of Baldwinsville, New York, contains 260 calories and 26.6 g of carbohydrates per standard 12-oz. serving.
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Grilled chicken is delicious almost any way you prepare it. Even children and other family members who long for breaded, fast-food-style chicken won't be disappointed when you fire up the grill. Breaded chicken can be cooked on the grill just as easily as in the oven or on the stove-top.
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While thin steaks are ideal for portion control, getting a high-quality sear on them without overcooking the interior can be difficult. Searing is very important -- steaks with little to no sear have poor flavor and an unpleasant texture.
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Though chicken wings are a party crowd and game-day favorite, not everyone loves the spicy-hot buffalo sauces they are often bathed in. If you, or your guests, want a wing sauce without the heat, you have plenty of choices.
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A steakhouse favorite, the top loin strip steak goes by several other names, including New York strip and Kansas City strip. This high-end steak is a smart choice for backyard grilling because, while it is easy to cook, tender and well-marbled, it does not have the flareup-inducing fat pockets that a rib-eye has.
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Making your muscles more powerful can help them grow bigger and increase your athletic performance. Power is a combination of speed and strength, notes strength coach David Sandler. The perfect example of this is an Olympic lift like the snatch, there the lifter moves a heavy load incredibly quickly.
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Back isolation exercises are vital for developing a strong lower back. However, the muscles of the lower back -- erector spinae and quadratus lumborum -- are often overlooked in a training plan.
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Working out is a key part of any fitness goal, whether you're aiming to lose weight, burn fat and increase definition, build your strength or just maintain a healthy body and lifestyle.
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Cardio and weight training are important parts of any training program. Performing both in the same session is an effective way to build strength and endurance, but there can be drawbacks to this method too. Your overall exercise goals should determine whether you do weight training or running first.
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While it may be good to give your flabby bits a fancier name than simply saying you're carrying excess fat, that's exactly what cellulite is: fat. According to the American Council on Exercise, dieting alone can't fully get rid of your cellulite -- you need exercise too.
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Only having 30 minutes to train shouldn’t be an excuse for skipping workouts. Half an hour is ample time to get your warmup, weightlifting and cool down in, leaving you free to enjoy the rest of your day.
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Building mass takes time, especially if you want lean mass. Anyone can add a ton of calories into their diet, hit the weights and bulk up, but a large proportion of that new weight will be fat. Staying lean while getting bigger and stronger takes dedication and patience.
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If you want all of the modern conveniences offered by a gym but prefer to train at home and have the space to spare, a multi-gym could be for you. Most multi-gyms are made from several different weight machines joined together.
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Getting muscular and building big biceps, thick thighs and boulder shoulders isn't a quick process. Building muscle takes time and consistency in your approach to training and nutrition. When starting on your journey from scrawny to brawny, a realistic expectation of the time involved can help keep you on track.
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Lifting weights has many benefits when it comes to building muscle mass, strength and burning calories in a fat loss program. It also puts stress on your body, meaning you need to take breaks.
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