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The sirloin medallion, also known as a petite sirloin steak, is a lean cut of beef generally cut from the bottom sirloin. Image Credit: MarianVejcik/iStock/GettyImages The sirloin medallion, also known as a petite sirloin steak, is a lean cut of beef generally cut from the bottom sirloin. While this cut is tasty, the best way to cook medallion steaks is to first sear them in a hot skillet to lock in juices and then slow cook in the oven to your desired doneness....

If you cook your spaghetti noodles ahead of time, you can make dinner in a snap. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/GettyImages Spaghetti is one of the easiest pasta dishes to make. Even though it’s quick to throw together, sometimes the extra 20-minutes to boil water and cook noodles is time you don’t have. Solve the problem by preparing noodles a day in advance and reheat at your convenience. Advertisement When paired with olive oil, lean protein and fresh vegetables instead of sodium-filled sauces, it makes for a healthy meal....

The kettlebell swing is a functional exercise that can help build all-over strength and cardio, as long as you do it with good form. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Phases Tips Benefits Variations The kettlebell swing is a versatile strength and conditioning move with tons of benefits — if you do it correctly. Advertisement Although it's widely used and praised for strengthening your butt, legs and core, the swing is a pretty technical compound movement that's easy to mess up....

Too much sodium can cause high blood pressure, but potassium-rich foods can help remove excess sodium. Image Credit: mazzzur/iStock/Getty Images Sodium, along with potassium and chloride, make up the major electrolytes in the body. Each of these important nutrients is required for normal bodily function. Sodium, in the form of salt, is abundant in the human diet and excessive intake often leads to high blood pressure. Luckily, there is an inverse relationship between potassium and sodium that you can utilize, as a way to reduce the sodium in your body....

Drinking too much coffee or energy drinks can have an adverse effect, sometimes even resulting in a caffeine overdose. Image Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/iStock/GettyImages Drinking too much coffee or energy drinks can have an adverse effect, sometimes even resulting in a caffeine overdose. If you’ve had more than the usual dose of your favorite morning brew or guzzled one too many energy drinks, you might be wondering if there is a way to flush the body of caffeine....

references USDA 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines: Appendix 7. Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups Based on Dietary Reference Intakes and Dietary Guidelines Recommendations Easily whip up protein pancakes for breakfast — even on the weekdays — with these handy mixes. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Kodiak Cakes Bob’s Red Mill Krusteaz Purely Elizabeth Phoros Orgain Birch Benders King Arthur Trader Joe’s My Protein How to Buy Visit Page https://www....

Sheet pan meals are ideal on busy weeknights when extra-curriculars are in full bloom or when you're just downright tired after a long workday. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages When it’s possible to make an entire dinner with one pan in less than an hour and with minimal clean-up, you’ve got us hooked at hello. That’s why we love sheet pan dinners: They’re quick, easy and don’t require an hour of washing dishes after dinner....

Incorporating certain foods and limiting others may help reduce body odor. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages Body odor (aka BO) can be an uncomfortable topic, but it’s important to address. Many think that it’s the result of poor hygiene — lack of showering, not using deodorant and wearing the same clothes for long periods of time — but body odor may also arise from disorders or nutrient deficiencies that cause a strong, unpleasant smell....

Running is a low-equipment workout that torches calories fast. Image Credit: MilosStankovic/E+/GettyImages Got a weight-loss goal in mind? Exercise is a key component to getting leaner and fitter, and running is one of the best options out there. That’s because running torches lots of calories fast — around 100 per mile, explains certified personal trainer and running coach Julie Erickson. Advertisement All forms of aerobic exercise burn calories and improve your endurance, but since running is so efficient, it's a good way to get the maximum payback from your workout when you don't have a ton of time....

All you need is a resistance band to sculpt a tighter core. Image Credit: Morit Summers/LIVESTRONG.com There’s a good chance you’ve incorporated resistance bands into your at-home lower-body workouts. But these portable bands aren’t just for building bigger booties and gorgeous gams — they’re just as beneficial for boosting your ab burn too. Advertisement Adding a resistance band to your ab routine can really help you slow down to focus on the movement, enhancing your core engagement and strengthening your abdominal muscles, says Morit Summers, CPT, creator of Brooklyn-based training studio Form Fitness....

Training one leg at a time has functional benefits that carryover to your running. Image Credit: K. Aleisha Fetters As a runner, you may prefer the open road to a stuffy gym. But to perform at your best on race day, you have to log some time in the weight room. Resistance training — which strengthens your muscles and joints — is a vital supplement to your roadwork, as stronger muscles mean more power for faster runs....

A young woman is eating salad. Image Credit: Mike G/Hemera/Getty Images Having excess weight in the thighs is different than having it in the stomach. Abdominal fat can lead to deep visceral fat that packs around the organs and raises your risk for chronic diseases. Because there are no major organs in your thighs, the worst effect you can experience is a lower self-esteem. By changing your diet, you can slim down your thighs and gain back your self-confidence....

A plank is the perfect isometric core exercise. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images If you’ve previously injured your neck or back, you should be aware that certain abdominal exercises can aggravate these areas further. Fortunately, there are also many ways to work out that won’t strain or hurt you. In fact, many of these are the ideal core exercises for a bad back and neck. Advertisement Read more: Ease Upper Back Pain With These Exercises Video of the Day Pain, Strains and Exercise According to the U....

Crabs are rich in omega fatty acids, B-complex vitamins and many different minerals. Image Credit: dapan photography/Moment/GettyImages Crabs are a common shellfish used in sushi, tacos, soups, stews and many other foods. If you’re a fan of fresh crab, you’ll often find it steamed, grilled or boiled whole. The legs and claws are considered among the most succulent parts of this crustacean. Like other shellfish, crabs are considered nutritious because they’re full of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats....

Peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Image Credit: Olga Nayashkova/iStock/Getty Images When you get a craving for a peanut butter and banana sandwich, go ahead and indulge. If you choose your bread wisely, this sandwich is a healthy choice for breakfast or lunch. A peanut butter and banana sandwich provides healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fiber and complex carbs. Its combination of protein and fiber help you feel full, while the carbs give you sustained energy....

Certain vitamins protect the health of your eyes. Image Credit: ansonmiao/E+/GettyImages Floaters are those annoying small black spots, strands or cloud-like forms that you may have seen drifting across your field of vision. They occur when the gel-like fluid making up more than 75 percent of your eye shrinks and starts to form clumps. Advertisement Generally associated with aging, floaters are harmless, often disappearing naturally. There's no cure, but certain nutrients and vitamins for eye health may help prevent or slow the progression of several different eye conditions....

Small cup of fennel tea. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Fennel, which is also known as Foeniculum vulgare, is an aromatic plant used widely for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The seeds of the fennel plant have an aniselike aroma and often feature in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Fennel is used to improve digestion, relieve flatulence, treat hypertension, increase milk production in breast-feeding mothers, and treat respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. To make fennel tea, lightly crush a teaspoonful of fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle and then steep the seeds in boiling water....

The Jackson-Pollack method for evaluating body fat percentage requires three skinfold measurements. Image Credit: Yanzfotoz/iStock/Getty Images When it comes to weight loss, monitoring your body composition can be just as helpful in assessing your progress as tracking numbers on a scale. The skinfold test, which involves measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat at specific sites on your body, is widely used by fitness professionals to estimate both body density and body fat percentage....

Image Credit: Nungning20/iStock/Getty Images A cup of coffee first thing in the morning is standard for many people who need a quick pick-me-up. The jolt of caffeine is supposed to make you more alert and clearheaded. However, too much caffeine can be hazardous, and can cause a condition known as paresthesia, or a tingling in the arms or legs, which makes them feel as if they are asleep. Advertisement What Caffeine Does From the moment you have that first cup of coffee – or any caffeinated drink – several things happen....

Can foods and vitamins stop DHT? Image Credit: sommail/iStock/GettyImages The male hormone, testosterone, is converted into dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, by an enzyme in the body called 5-alpha reductase, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. The U.S. National Library of Medicine confirms that DHT plays a major role in male sexual development. Advertisement It is believed to be a key contributor in male baldness and acne vulgaris, the most common skin disorder....