What Does a Personal Trainer Do?
There’s more to being a trainer than applying drill sergeant techniques. A good trainer should educate and motivate.
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Can Milk Cause a Stuffy Nose?
Your mother might have told you to stay away from milk when you’re sick with or recovering from a cold, but according to medical studies done in Switzerland and Australia, dairy products don’t increase congestion. It's important to drink fluids during infection, and it's OK to drink milk, says Dr. Robert H.
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Foods to Avoid with Rosacea
If you’re red in the face, even when you’re not working out or feeling embarrassed, you could have rosacea.
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Does a High Sodium Intake Cause Bloody Noses?
If you are getting bloody noses after eating a meal high in sodium, you might want to think about changing your diet. While bloody noses are often caused by dry air, allergies, colds and vigorous nose blowing; they are also caused by hypertension.
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A List of Herbs Not Safe During Pregnancy
Pregnant women should think twice before downing that cup of herbal tea. While some herbs are harmless in small doses, there are several that could cause complications during pregnancy, including inciting preterm labor.
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How to Keep Washed and Cut Strawberries Fresh
Strawberries are chock full of nutrients, with a half a cup containing 45.5 mg of vitamin C, 50 IUs of vitamin A, 164 mgs of potassium, 18 mgs of calcium and 2.3 grams of fiber – all for a measly 39 calories.
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How Many Calories Are in a Tablespoon of Honey?
Honey can be used to sweeten baked goods, tea, ice cream and cereal, not to mention serving as a syrupy spread for pancakes, waffles and toast. Derived from honey bees, this nectar comes in more than 300 varieties in the United States.
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How Many Calories in Fruit Juice?
When it comes to calories, not all fruit juices are created equal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many people are unwittingly drinking up a lot of their daily calorie allotment on fruit juices.
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How Many Calories in 1/2 Cup of Pinto Beans?
Pinto beans, commonly used either whole in salads, soups and stews or prepared as refried beans in many Mexican dishes, are an excellent source of protein that are high in fiber, yet low in fat. The beans are soaked for several hours and then boiled, with the liquids drained and discarded before serving.
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