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A hand pouring milk from a pitcher into a glass. Image Credit: ValentynVolkov/iStock/Getty Images Creatine is a natural supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve performance and enhance muscle growth. It may also help boost your cognitive function and temporarily improve your workout speed and energy. Fitness enthusiasts often supplement creatine with whey protein, which is a dairy product. There’s no known reason why you cannot mix creatine in milk, though mixing with milk doesn’t seem to have benefits over other mixing liquids....

You can make popcorn without a microwave, but trying to make popcorn in the oven isn't a good idea. Image Credit: AllaSaa/iStock/GettyImages The typical ways to make popcorn are on the stove top or in the microwave. Making stove top popcorn or cooking it in the microwave both provide the fast burst of heat that popcorn needs to pop. Advertisement The oven is not the ideal tool for making popcorn. The kernels could dry out, or your popcorn could burn....

Chin tuck exercises can help train your muscles to maintain good posture and help to relieve neck pain. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If you’re like a lot of Americans, you probably spend a significant amount of time sitting in front of a computer or looking at your phone. These activities can lead to a forward head posture, which can compress nerves in your neck. Chin tuck exercises can help. Advertisement If you've got neck pain, consult your doctor for a diagnosis before the chin tuck or other neck-strengthening exercises....

Maltose is commonly used in the production of beer. Image Credit: coldsnowstorm/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever eaten a food that has the word malt or malted in its name or description, chances are you’ve eaten maltose. Maltose is a carbohydrate (technically, a sugar), not naturally found in high quantities in the food supply, according to Krause’s Food and The Nutrition Care Process. But your body can break it down when you digest starchy foods....

Athletes who want to build muscle may turn to supplements. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Creatine, glutamine and protein are commonly included in sports performance supplements. Each serves a distinct purpose. Creatine provides your muscles with energy and draws in water needed for growth and recovery. Glutamine is an amino acid, the building block of protein, that is most abundant in muscles. Protein is needed to fuel muscle growth and recovery following exercise....

Overripe bananas that have mold or strange odors are not safe to eat and should be discarded. Image Credit: Алексей Филатов/iStock/GettyImages Got an overripe banana? Don’t throw it away. Unless there is mold on it, this delicious fruit can add flavor to cookies, milkshakes, pancakes and energy-boosting smoothies. Advertisement Fully ripe bananas don't pose any health risks. In fact, they're actually more flavorful and nutritious compared to their green counterparts. Those tiny brown spots don't affect their quality or aroma....

A woman is using a lightly weighted barbell in a gym. Image Credit: artisteer/iStock/Getty Images You probably are not aware of your teres minor muscle until you experience shoulder pain. The teres minor is one of the muscles that makes up the area known as the rotator cuff. You need the teres minor for overhead throwing motions and to externally rotate your arm. Deep within your shoulder, the teres minor is strengthened with exercises based on muscle rotation....

Knowing more about how bacteria get into foods can help you avoid getting sick. Image Credit: miodrag ignjatovic/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Foodborne Pathogens 101 Foodborne Illness vs. Food Poisoning Types of Foodborne Illnesses The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that some 48 million people fall ill from foodborne pathogens annually, so it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the telltale signs of common foodborne illnesses, plus how to prevent them....

Reducing the sodium in your body may be accomplished with some dietary changes. Image Credit: Fascinadora/iStock/GettyImages Reducing the sodium in your body may be accomplished with some dietary changes. Increasing your consumption of foods high in potassium and decreasing your salt intake can flush out sodium. It also can help lower your blood pressure, which lessens your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Advertisement How Does Sodium Affect Health?...

Fish can be a great part of a healthy diet, but it's not the only part. Image Credit: evgenyb/iStock/GettyImages Fish — particularly oily fish — contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for the heart both in healthy people and in those who have cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Advertisement The association encourages eating fish for these nutrients. Although halibut is not one of the oiliest fish, it is still a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and a healthy addition to the diet....

Greek yogurt is loaded with protein and makes for a great savory dish with the right toppings. Image Credit: The Picture Pantry/Alloy/GettyImages If you’ve ever eaten a peanut butter-topped hamburger, squeezed hot sauce on pasta or dipped fries into a milkshake, you’re probably aware that some unlikely food combos can make for magic. Savory yogurt topped with roasted vegetables, legumes or whole grains is no exception. Advertisement While sweet yogurt parfaits are typically the go-to, you can shake up your usual yogurt bowl with some savory touches....

You can either drop biscuits or roll them out before baking. Image Credit: DebbiSmirnoff/iStock/GettyImages Pancake mix isn’t just for pancakes. You can make biscuits from pancake mix too. In fact, you can make a variety of baked goods with it. The mix serves as the foundation, while the additional ingredients determine the final product. Advertisement Tip Add fat, egg and liquid to pancake mix to make biscuits. You can either drop biscuits or roll them out before baking....

Being on a diet means restricting your calorie intake and choosing the right foods, but it doesn’t have to mean that you’re always hungry. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Being on a diet means restricting your calorie intake and choosing the right foods, but it doesn’t have to mean that you’re always hungry. You may take a little time to adjust to a new meal plan, but if you’re constantly hungry on the diet, then it may mean that you need to adjust the diet....

Goose breast can be cooked like any other type of fowl. Image Credit: grafvision/iStock/GettyImages Goose breast can be cooked like any other type of fowl. Braising, broiling, grilling and stewing are all common methods to use in goose breast recipes. The optimal cooking method for your goose breast will depend on whether you want it to be medium-rare, medium or well done. Advertisement Read more: 15 of the Best Lean Animal Proteins Video of the Day Tip Goose breast can be cooked in a variety of ways....

To cook tilapia, season it with salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Image Credit: Mike Kemp/Tetra images/GettyImages You can cook frozen tilapia on the stove or in the oven, but it’s preferable to thaw it beforehand. The fish thaws in cold water within a few minutes. Advertisement Tip To cook tilapia, season it with salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Then, fry it in a pan in extra-virgin olive oil that has been infused with lemon slices....

There isn't a single healthy way to cook sweet potatoes. Image Credit: Julia Murray / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Although they’re mostly known as the orange-fleshed vegetables that accompany marshmallows at Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes come in many varieties and colors. There is no one healthiest way to cook sweet potatoes, as different cooking methods affect the bioavailability of nutrients in each variety. Advertisement Sweet Potato Nutrition Sweet potatoes — edible roots within the morning glory family — are rich in potassium, fiber and vitamins C and B6, according to the Harvard T....

The world's greatest stretch targets your glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors, obliques, shoulders and chest. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits When it comes to time-saving stretches, you can do no better than the world's greatest stretch. Yes, that's really what it's called. It's that good. Advertisement After all, no matter how much we know we need to stretch, who here is actually taking time out of their day to stretch their hips, then their legs, then their back, then their necks....

A woman at home with a bag of healthy groceries and shopping receipt. Image Credit: Ihar Ulashchyk/iStock/Getty Images Nutritionists often say that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, but for many, it can take a bite out of the monthly budget. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent Cost of Food at Home food plans, a single adult on the least expensive “thrifty plan” can expect to spend about $170 per month to eat healthy....

Raw corn is edible and is, in fact, very sweet and crunchy. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Corn on the cob is an abundant crop in the Midwest and it’s at its peak in the summer months. Corn is a good source of B vitamins such as folate and thiamin as well as vitamin C and dietary fiber. Advertisement You can cook corn in several ways, including grilling, roasting, steaming and boiling, and doing so brings out the natural sweetness of the corn....

references ACE Fitness: "Forward Lunge" ExRx.net: "Lever Bent-Over Hip Extension" ACE Fitness: "5 Moves for a Better Butt" ACE Fitness: "How Many Reps Should You Be Doing?" Bulgarian split squats are a great exercise to increase butt size. Image Credit: Kanawa_Studio/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: Kanawa_Studio/E+/GettyImages Skill Level All Levels Region Lower Body Duck under the bar and position yourself so that it rests high on the back of your upper shoulders....