Diuretics help your body release extra water through your urine to reduce water retention. Since prescription diuretic medications may lead to side effects, herbal supplements may be worth considering as alternatives.
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Tendonitis is a painful swelling in a tendon and surrounding tissues, and common examples of this overuse injury include tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis in runners and wrist tendinitis from typing.
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Peanuts make convenient and delicious snacks on their own or in trail mixes, and they are full of essential nutrients. They may even have benefits in managing fatty liver, which is a common condition. For the best results, eat them in moderation as part of a balanced diet, and consult your doctor if you have concerns.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis causes fat to build up in your liver. Too much fat building up in your liver can lead to cirrhosis, or permanent scarring, and eventual liver failure.
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Beef jerky, or dried beef, is a shelf-stable product that you can store without refrigeration, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Each pound of fresh beef makes about 4 oz. of beef jerky, which may also have salt and flavoring in it.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for chronic conditions including heart and kidney disease. No single food lowers your blood pressure, but cucumbers can be part of an overall balanced diet designed to lower high blood pressure.
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The cells in your body need oxygen to carry out metabolism and produce enough energy to live and support your activities. Red blood cells are responsible for picking up oxygen from your lungs, transporting it in your bloodstream and delivering it to cells that need it.
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Hard calcifications and bumps in your body can cause pain or make you worry about cancer or heart disease, but sometimes these lumps are not medically serious. Excess calcium and ganglion cysts have a variety of causes, and complications may be mild or severe.
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High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. A balanced diet with plenty of vegetables can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure or lower high blood pressure, and pickled beets are a tasty part of a healthy diet.
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Chopped liver, liver pate and liver and onions are classic dishes that are rich in nutrients. Pork liver is a relatively lean type of liver, but it is high in cholesterol. Eat pork liver in moderation and only if you are not on a low-cholesterol diet.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for kidney disease and stroke, and a healthy diet and lifestyle lowers your risk for developing high blood pressure. Pork may have the reputation of being unhealthy, but no single food causes high blood pressure.
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Whether you are a competitive athlete or a fitness enthusiast, or you simply prefer sweet alternatives to water, you might enjoy drinking Gatorade beverages. Gatorade, in moderation, offers a healthy option if you use it for your sports nutrition needs.
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Kidney stones are hard deposits in your kidneys, and they may cause pain or infections. Your risk increases if you are a man or have a family or personal history of kidney stones. There are several types of kidney stones.
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Lecithin, or phosphatidylcholine, is one of the most abundant phospholipids, which are the structures that make up your cell membranes. Your body makes lecithin by breaking down the phosphatidylcholine in the foods you eat into choline and some phosphates, then building it up into lecithin for your own cells.
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Blood clotting is necessary for preventing hemorrhages once you've been cut or bruised. Certain nutrients are essential for your body to carry out the process of blood clotting, and you can get these nutrients from eating a balanced diet.
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Tilapia is native to the Middle East and Africa, but the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports that the flaky white fish is now widespread in the United States. Baked tilapia is low in calories and a source of essential nutrients such as niacin and vitamin D.
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You can eat fresh tomatoes and cucumbers on their own, but you can also eat them together in a salad for a snack or light side dish. A tomato and cucumber salad can be rich in essential nutrients, such as potassium and vitamin C, and some kinds of tomato and cucumber salad can also help you lose weight.
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The Flat Belly Diet, from Prevention magazine, is a diet plan that claims it can help you reduce bloating and lose stomach fat. You can pay to get a detailed meal plan and join the online club, but the Flat Belly Diet website provides enough information about the diet so that you follow it on your own.
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Sandwiches are convenient options for any of the day's meals, but oversized sandwiches with calorie-rich meats and dressings can be bad for weight loss. If you make or order them right, however, sandwiches can also be nutritious and within your calorie budget.
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When you are trying to eat healthier or lose weight, a salad and oatmeal diet may be appealing because it guides your choices but still leaves your options open. With careful planning, a diet based on salad and oatmeal can be nutritionally adequate.
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