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Stewing refers to a cooking method used to help tenderize tough cuts of meat to make comfort foods like beef stew. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Beef stew is one of those comfort foods you crave on those crisp days when the smell of snow is in the air. Because of the connective tissue and tight muscle fibers, however, cooking stew meat requires time. But it’s worth every minute. Advertisement Stew meat isn't just for warming you up on those cold nights though....

Yellow peas are a protein-packed addition to any vegetarian meal. Whether you're eating less meat, developing a vegan palate or starting a gluten-free diet, yellow split peas are a healthy source of protein, carbohydrate, fiber and some B vitamins. Also known as pulses, yellow split peas don't require the lengthy soaking that other dried legumes need. Advertisement Things You'll Need 2 bags yellow split peas 6 qt. or larger Dutch oven, crockpot or stockpot Water Sieve or colander Food mill or blender ​Optional:​ 3 tsp....

All you have to know when freezing cooked chicken is not to exceed the recommended amount of freezer time and to keep the chicken packed tightly so that it doesn’t get freezer burn. Image Credit: lyulka/iStock/GettyImages All you have to know when freezing cooked chicken is not to exceed the recommended amount of freezer time and to keep the chicken packed tightly so that it doesn’t get freezer burn. Advertisement Freezing Cooked Chicken Like raw chicken, cooked chicken can be frozen and consumed at a later date....

1 of 12 Overview For people trying to get (and stay!) in shape, staying away from high-calorie dessert can be a battle. Not anymore: This collection of rich desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. These desserts are deceptively high in protein and/or fiber, and some are even gluten-free. All of them are packed with natural, good-for-you ingredients like fruits, fiber-rich oats, chia seeds and protein-rich Greek yogurt....

Using the right types of salt can actually help you cut down on it in home cooking. Image Credit: Zero Creatives/Image Source/GettyImages When used in moderation, salt remains a cornerstone of good cooking. “It’s one of the most important ingredients in cooking as it helps the food’s natural flavors come forth,” says Abbie Gellman, RD, chef and owner of Culinary Nutrition Cuisine in New York City. Advertisement Unfortunately, our love affair with salt has gone way overboard....

Your supplement routine may be several years old but that doesn't mean you're doing everything right. Image Credit: MStudioImages/E+/GettyImages You’re not the only one whose medicine cabinet stash has doubled in size over the past few years. It seems like there’s a new, flashy supplement on the block each day, promising better sleep, immunity or overall health. Advertisement And while popping a vitamin pill seems easy enough, there are plenty of ways to mess up this seemingly mindless routine....

Crushed aloe vera leaves. Image Credit: joannawnuk/iStock/Getty Images Debris remains in the colon after long periods of time. This debris blocks the absorption of nutrients and the removal of waste from the system. A good colon cleanse can help put you back in the pink. There are two ways to use aloe vera as a colon cleanse. One way is injecting it with water into the colon. This is an enema....

Brewer’s yeast is an actual yeast that's used in both baking and the fermentation of beer. Image Credit: John Peabody/Moment/GettyImages If the term “brewer’s yeast” makes you think of beer, you’re on the right track. Brewer’s yeast, which is more officially known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is an actual yeast that’s used in both baking and the fermentation of beer. It’s also collected after beer-making and sold as a supplement. Advertisement Natural brewer's yeast is rich in protein and various nutrients that give it a lot of health benefits, like helping to balance your blood sugar levels....

Drinking milk before bed can help you get a restful sleep. Image Credit: Christopher Robbins/Photodisc/Getty Images Calcium is critical for strong bones and teeth, and the body’s most abundant mineral may also help keep you well-rested and healthy. Research shows that consuming calcium-rich foods or taking a calcium supplement before bed can help you fall asleep and sleep well. Getting calcium at bedtime may also help prevent mineral deficiencies and bone loss that lead to osteoporosis....

These are the best fitness subscription boxes to try. Image Credit: Beo88/iStock/GettyImages Do you love crushing tough workouts or taking a restorative yoga class to unwind after a long day at the office? And would you like the latest in workout clothes and gear delivered to you without having to shop for it? Then it might be time to check out a fun, fitness-themed subscription box. Advertisement From workout apparel to protein powder to outdoor adventure gear, there are a ton of options to choose from based on your preferred way of staying fit....

Bone pain after exercising is a form of bad pain. Image Credit: catinsyrup/iStock/GettyImages While it’s true that hard workouts involve some temporary discomfort, no workout should cause pain in your bones. As noted at Johns Hopkins Medicine, bone pain after a workout or even while you are working out, is a classic example of “bad” pain — a signal that something has gone wrong. Advertisement Bone Pain After a Workout Your bones are living tissue, just like your muscles, tendons and ligaments....

Applesauce in a bowl. Image Credit: Yury_N/iStock/Getty Images A colonoscopy is a testing procedure designed to give doctors a clear view of your colon and rectum. Doctors use this procedure to diagnose the presence of potential tissue abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, ulcers and colorectal cancer. While you can drink certain liquids prior to a colonoscopy, you cannot eat applesauce or any other food. Advertisement Colonoscopy Basics During a colonoscopy, your doctor examines your colon and rectum with a small camera mounted on a flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope....

Some people prefer to peel the eggplant, but if you know how to prepare it right, you can still cook eggplant with the nutrient-rich skin left on. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Every time you order eggplant parmigiana or ratatouille from a restaurant, you love every bite of it. But eggplant skin can be thick and chewy, and when you buy an eggplant at the grocery store to prepare it at home, it just never seems to turn out right....

Leg weakness can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages Muscle weakness can be alarming. The power and ability to move your legs stem from the interaction of two processes. These are the nerve signal that is sent to the muscles from the brain and passes via the spinal cord and the muscle’s intrinsic power to contract. Advertisement Any interruption in this pathway in the lower limb can result in leg weakness....

A doctor pointing to a gauge that indicates the lowering and rising of cholesterol. Image Credit: Oskari Porkka/iStock/Getty Images Unlike marijuana, hempseed doesn’t have any effect on your brain function. Hempseed oil contains high levels of essential fatty acids, making it a potentially healthy addition to your diet. Research on the effects of hempseed oil on cholesterol levels is still preliminary, and results are conflicting, so it isn’t advisable to use hempseed oil in place of the cholesterol-lowering advice of your doctor....

Cooking chicken doesn't have to require an outdoor grill; you can grill chicken breasts indoors. Image Credit: vkuslandia/iStock/GettyImages Grilling on a griddle or panini press like the Cuisinart Griddler makes it easy to cook chicken breasts without having to fire up a full-sized outdoor grill. The Cuisinart Griddler comes with interchangeable plates that allow you to use it as a grill, griddle and panini press. Advertisement For grilling chicken breast, they need to be pounded thin to allow for even cooking on the Griddler....

Eating only crackers can help you lose weight but is not good for the long term. Image Credit: Rena-Marie/iStock/Getty Images Yes, only eating crackers and drinking water will make you lose weight in the short term — but it also has serious consequences. This sort of starvation diet often leads to gaining the weight back as soon as you go back to your normal habits — and it can even cause health problems....

Heavily padded boxing gloves offer more protection and less power than smaller gloves. Image Credit: Zedcor Wholly Owned/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Boxing gloves are simple and effective in design, offering protection both to the puncher and to the opponent being hit. Boxing gloves reduce the impact of punches by increasing the duration of each blow and spreading the impact force over a wider area than a naked first would. The smaller the glove, the more force is absorbed by both the puncher’s hands and the opponent’s head....

A cyclist is changing his bike tire. Image Credit: Kelly-Anne Leyman/iStock/Getty Images Bike tubes are sensitive things. Even with a protective rubber tire over them, sharp objects can penetrate your treads and puncture the tube. This can occur very sudden and take your bike out of commission. Most long-distance riders carry a spare tube–sometimes two–with them when riding their bicycle. If you have to change out your bike tube, one of the toughest aspects of the procedure will be removing the tire from the rim....

Static stretching should be done during cool-downs, not during warm-ups. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages Most people have heard that it’s important to stretch before a workout, but many people might be tempted to skip it. But don’t! The moves don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, as these examples of warmup and cool down exercises show. The type of stretching also matters. Advertisement According to the American Heart Association, warm-ups increase blood circulation, oxygen demand and the range of motion in your joints, which better prepares you for activity....