Family doctors have recommended brewer's yeast as a natural mosquito repellent for generations. Brewer's yeast is high in thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is excreted through your pores when you sweat.
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One of the most nutritious root vegetables, sweet potatoes are high in vitamins and minerals essential for healthy growth and cell development. Even when mashed as a side dish or pie filling, plain sweet potatoes lose none of their nutritional value.
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A longboard is a particular type of skateboard. Manufacturers design skateboards in many styles for different purposes. Some are tailored to a specific type of trick. Others are designed for different riding experiences.
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Apple cider vinegar is a strong acidic solution often used in cooking and cleaning. However, it is also popular as a remedy for sore throats from colds or strep throat infections. The antibacterial properties of vinegar can help neutralize infections in the throat that cause pain.
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Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of radiation that generally has negative consequences on living cells. However, UV light has the opposite effect on yeast, as the rays can yield increased yeast productivity. The experiments into this interaction between UV light and yeast began in 1920.
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The avocado is the primary ingredient in the popular Mexican dish guacamole, and you may frequently add it to salads and sandwiches as well. Usually, just the pulp of the avocado is used in food preparation.
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Your weight is often an indication of your fitness level, and your healthy weight range is directly proportionate to your height. If you weigh too much for your frame, you could be at greater risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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You burn more calories on your feet than resting in a chair, which is why the American Council on Exercise recommends standing -- instead of sitting -- whenever possible to increase your daily calorie burn. Standing quietly, a 150-pound person burns about 114 calories per hour, or 912 calories in eight hours.
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Although there is no exact weight to aspire to at 165 centimeters -- which is about 5 feet and 5 inches -- there is a range that helps determine your fitness level. Falling above this range could put you at risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other weight-related illnesses.
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You lose fat by burning more calories than you eat, so the best machines for flat abs are those that allow you to burn calories the fastest. As your body grows leaner, your stomach will flatten proportionally.
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Pushups are a go-to exercise for a strong chest and upper body, working your pectoral muscles along with your triceps and shoulders. However, the exercise does not directly affect your breasts.
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When you're confined to a chair all day, losing weight can prove challenging. Just because you're sitting down doesn't mean you can't trim body fat, however. By picking up some healthy habits, you can significantly increase calorie burning even while stuck behind a desk.
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As refreshing as a dip in the pool may seem, when you're under the weather, you might be better off staying on dry land. Not only can too much exertion slow down your recovery, but staying away from the pool may spare others from catching your bug.
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If a slender neck is on your wish list, a total weight-loss program may help you achieve it. However, don't expect to target your neck for isolated fat loss -- you can't tell your body where to remove fat, and neck exercises will only affect the muscles.
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Your food choices can significantly influence your cardiovascular health, and eating the right breads is a smart idea for protecting your heart. Whole-grain breads, such as whole wheat, whole rye and whole multigrain, may help reduce blood pressure if you eat them regularly.
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Water is a nutrient all its own, helping every cell in your body function properly. Most people get about 20 percent of their water through food and the rest by drinking water or other beverages.
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Avocados are packed with nutrients, providing fiber, healthy fats and vitamins C and B-6. They're generally safe to eat; in rare cases, however, they may cause allergies. Symptoms include rash, upset stomach, facial swelling and trouble breathing.
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Bubble teas -- often called boba teas -- come in a variety of flavors, including taro. These drinks are typically made with milk, tea and tapioca pearls, which provide the "bubbles." Despite the name, however, taro bubble tea does not always contain tea leaves, and therefore some versions are not true "teas."
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While Lipton green tea doesn't have a clear advantage over any other brand, it does come with an array of important health benefits. Lipton offers pure green tea as well as flavored teas made with orange, passionfruit, berries and other ingredients.
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Acidophilus milk is regular milk enriched with acidophilus, a strain of healthy bacteria. This probiotic naturally lives in your digestive tract as well as your genital region, and supplementing your diet with acidophilus milk could have therapeutic benefits.
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