A cartwheel gets its name from the motion that your body undergoes when you perform one. You make a full rotation from a standing position to an inverted one and back again as if you were affixed to a wheel.
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Salmon store most of their fat in their undersides, making the meat there some of the most flavorful on the whole fish. While fat on your plate isn't always a good thing, salmon is an exception; additional fat boosts the fish's levels of healthful omega-3 fatty acids.
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In addition to the vitamin A and fiber it supplies in abundance, broccoli contains an unusual compound -- sulforaphane -- that may reduce your risk of certain types of cancer, lower your cholesterol and combat ulcer-causing Helicobacter pylori bacteria in your digestive system.
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Frozen food remains safe to eat for months in the freezer, but once food thaws, the clock that measures its edible phase begins to tick. Even if you've thawed food safely in the microwave, refrigerator or a cold water bath, refreezing it will degrade its quality.
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A large amount of visceral fat -- the fat that forms between your internal organs -- swells your abdomen and gives you a more prominent belly. Even if you have little excess subcutaneous fat, the kind you can pinch under your skin, you can still carry excess visceral fat.
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Breaded fish fillets can be delicious, but breading adds calories and carbohydrates to a lean source of protein. If you prefer your fish without those extra calories or carbs, pan-searing and blackening techniques produce a delicious fillet that remains tender and flaky.
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Hamburgers don't require a trip to a restaurant or a drive-through window to enjoy. Cooking your own burgers at home gives you complete control over the finished product from the thickness of the patty to the doneness of the meat. A home-cooked burger is also a quick option for a filling meal in a hurry.
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Spinach has a place on the table for every meal. You can enjoy breakfast omelets stuffed with spinach, sandwiches topped with fresh spinach instead of lettuce and creamed spinach as an accompaniment to a steak dinner.
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While exercise benefits your cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system and overall health, it can also give you an upset stomach during or shortly after a workout.
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Yogurt's touted health benefits typically refer to active probiotic cultures, low fat and high calcium, but if you're a bodybuilder, yogurt's high protein content might hold the most appeal.
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Fast food gives you a convenient option for meals, but many of the menu options at a fast food restaurant don't fit into an eating plan that restricts calories or carbohydrates. A small serving of Wendy's chili contains 17 g of protein and 6 g of fiber in each yellow cup.
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Tomato sauce does wonders for the flavor of a plate of spaghetti or a slice of pizza, but the red sauce also provides essential nutrients. A cup of tomato sauce contains a quarter of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and fulfills half of your daily need for vitamin C.
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