Weight Management: Metabolic Health, Bulking & Fat Loss Strategies

Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.

How to Help a Fetus Gain Weight

A healthy pregnancy increases the odds of a healthy baby. A fetus must gain an appropriate amount of weight or he is at risk of health complications during pregnancy and at birth.

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Low-Point Lunches on Weight Watchers

The Weight Watchers diet works by assigning foods a point value based on nutritional content. Foods that are lower in points are better options and will help you achieve your weight-loss goals.

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How to Lose Weight With Apples & Peanut Butter

The bottom line when it comes to weight loss is to burn more calories than you consume each day. To lose 1 lb., you will have to burn 3,500 calories, which equates to 500 calories per day for a 1 lb. loss in a week.

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The Best Foods to Eat to Prevent Vomiting

Nausea can be brought on by food poisoning, pregnancy or illness. When you feel nauseous, eating certain foods can prevent you from vomiting. If you don't feel like eating, start with fluids and move to solid foods as you begin to feel better.

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Smart Ones Frozen Dinner Nutrition

Smart Ones frozen dinners, products from the Weight Watchers diet, are convenient and inexpensive; they are marketed as healthy alternatives to traditional frozen meals. The Marinette/Oconto Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program recommends choosing those that are between 360 and 400 calories with less than 25 g of fat.

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Cupping of the Belly Button

Cupping is a form of ancient Chinese medicine that involves creating suction at various points on the body, including the belly button. The therapy is used to treat a variety of health conditions, including asthma, digestive disturbances, skin disorders and poor circulation.

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Are Mangoes Good for Dieting?

Mangoes are a tropical fruit and are available year-round in many supermarkets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends getting 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit each day for good overall health.

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