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Our recipe for quinoa-stuffed peppers has 10 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages If you’re looking for healthier meal options, look no further than mighty quinoa. Adding quinoa to your plate will make any dish infinitely more robust, and there are plenty of tasty ways to enjoy it at any time of day. Advertisement Technically a seed, quinoa boasts the same good-for-you benefits as whole grains, which provide a ton of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals....

Health Benefits of Water Chestnuts Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Water chestnuts are not nuts, but are the tubers of aquatic plants. Raw or cooked, you have probably had them at a Chinese restaurant in dishes like stir-fry or chop suey. Water chestnuts belong to the non-starchy, low-calorie vegetable group and are ideal for people who have diabetes’ diets, according to the American Diabetes Association. Try adding them to salads, soups, wraps or even pizza and take advantage of the health benefits of water chestnuts....

The creamy white consistency of vegetable shortening is a staple in many homes. From making flaky biscuits and pie crusts to frying chicken and fish, the uses for vegetable shortening are impressive. However, vegetable shortening contains ingredients that you need to limit when following a heart-healthy diet. Learning how to make your entrees and sweet treats delicious without using vegetable shortening will help you avoid some of the fat and calories associated with this type of shortening....

Too much alcohol, a high-fat diet and a sedentary lifestyle may lead to fatty liver disease. Image Credit: Vadym Petrochenko/iStock/GettyImages While heart disease and diabetes are significant threats to your health, there’s a third dangerous condition that also stems from being overweight and sedentary, and it affects your liver. You might not think about this important organ much, but it may be time to do just that. Advertisement Eating and drinking too much alcohol can raise blood fats — cholesterol and triglycerides....

Spending time at the driving range helps you refine your golf game. While you might daydream of hitting the links for a round of golf on the weekend, visiting the driving range in the days leading up to your game helps you practice your swing. This exercise is more than just a training tool -- it's also a way to burn calories. The calories you'll burn in an hour at the driving range, however, are significantly less than you'll burn while playing the sport....

Teenage girls are gathered at a lunch table. Image Credit: Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images With 18.4 percent of teens suffering from obesity, teenage girls need to eat a balanced diet to prevent chronic disease and other complications that arise from carrying excess body fat. Proper nutrition can ensure that teen girls have the opportunity to develop to their potential during a time of accelerated growth while maintaining a healthy weight. Advertisement Teen's Needs Calorie needs in teenage girls depend on their body size, growth rate and activity level....

If you must take public transportation, travel during off-peak hours whenever possible and keep at least six feet of space between you and others. Image Credit: Halfpoint Images/Moment/GettyImages With several COVID-19 vaccines readily available, states and businesses are reopening. And, as millions of people return to worksites, lots will undoubtedly rely on public transit to get there. If you’re among them, you probably have concerns about how to avoid picking up germs on your route....

There's no substitute for cooking ribs outdoors over charcoal, but when that isn't an option, convection oven ribs can be a viable alternative. Image Credit: Nadezhda_Nesterova/iStock/GettyImages There’s no substitute for cooking ribs outdoors over charcoal, but when that isn’t an option, convection oven ribs can be a viable alternative. The moving air in a convection oven transmits heat to your ribs more effectively than a conventional oven. Advertisement Convection cooking browns the ribs beautifully and helps your spice rub create a barbecue-like surface on the outside....

Start with firm strawberries for caramelizing, as it will soften them significantly. Image Credit: ArtHdesign/iStock/Getty Images Caramelizing takes plain strawberries and intensifies their sweetness, covering them with a buttery sugar glaze ideal for strawberry-topped desserts. Caramelizing involves heating sugar until it it liquefies into a golden brown glaze, but can be done in different ways, depending on what you are preparing. When it comes to fruit such as strawberries, the basic process involves sauteing them with butter and brown sugar in a skillet, leaving them with a shiny, caramelized layer....

One way of making chicken tenderloins in the slow cooker is to wrap them in corn husks, add broth and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Image Credit: anyaivanova/iStock/GettyImages It’s such a pleasure to come home after a day’s work and know that a warm, appetizing meal is waiting for you. Slow-cooker chicken tenders are a nutritious main dish that only require a little preparation. Advertisement Tip One way of making Crock-Pot chicken tenderloins is to wrap them in corn husks, add broth and cook on low for four to six hours....

Allow a freshly killed chicken to rest for at least a day before cooking. Whether you've formed a recent friendship with a chicken farmer, or you've acquired a backyard flock yourself, knowing how to cook freshly butchered chicken is important for your dish to turn out well. Immediately after chickens are slaughtered, a process called rigor mortis begins. If the bird is cooked during this time period, it will be extremely tough and not pleasant to eat at all....

A slow cooker is designed to cook foods at a low temperature for long periods of time so you can create a meal while doing other things. Use your slow cooker to cook scrambled eggs for Sunday brunch while you enjoy your company, rather than slaving over the stove. By adding other ingredients, you can create your own style of scrambled eggs. If you would like a healthier version of an egg dish, use an egg substitute or make the scrambled eggs with egg whites....

Before you even start mixing, make sure you have ingredients that work. Image Credit: A_Lein/iStock/GettyImages When the oven timer goes off, you pull out your fresh-baked banana bread and set it aside to cool. You wait anxiously to slice into it, but when you do, you find a doughy mess in the middle. There are a few reasons this happens and several ways you can prevent it from happening again....

Image Credit: Amana Images Inc/amana images/GettyImages Your baby face may influence how people treat you. As pointed out in a 2008 paper published in Social & Personality Psychology Compass, people associate a baby face with childlike, immature traits. You're viewed as cute and approachable, not strong and authoritative. (ref 1, under "Impressions Created by Variations in Babyfaceness – Baby Face Overgeneralization" - first paragraph) Advertisement You're born with specific facial features, though, and if you don't lose that baby face roundness by the time your reach your mid to late 20s, it's likely a genetic trait, not lingering baby fat....

Two bicycle mechanics are working on a bike. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Clicking sounds coming from bicycle wheels indicate something is out of adjustment or needs maintenance. Spokes and wheel bearings are potential noisemakers. Clicking or chattering at the rear wheel when you pedal suggests the freewheel may be the source. A rear wheel that clicks when you coast indicates the internal part of the wheel hub needs servicing. If you’re certain the noise is not coming from the bottom bracket or a derailleur, determine the wheel that’s clicking and stage your bike tools in the work area....

references Cureus: "The Neurophysiology of Caffeine as a Central Nervous System Stimulant and the Resultant Effects on Cognitive Function" USDA: "Seeds, Hemp seed, Hulled" Cleveland Clinic: "How to Chose the Best Protein Powder for You" Caffeine + protein: It's no wonder the protein coffee combo has some well-sustaining buzz. Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/GettyImages Visit Page https://feelgoodfoodie.net Breakfast meets coffee in this rich mocha smoothie. Image Credit: Feel Good Foodie...

Beans are a double-win for weight loss, but a few common missteps could cancel out their best qualities. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart; the more you eat, the more…weight you’ll lose? Well, not exactly. But beans can definitely help you toward your weight-loss goals. Advertisement That's because beans are high in fiber and a good source of protein, both of which help you feel fuller on less food....

All you need for this workout is a kettlebell and you're ready to go. Image Credit: Elke Meitzel/Cultura/GettyImages Personal trainers consistently praise kettlebells for being a functional piece of equipment you can incorporate into any strength-training workout. Even if you’re usually partial to barbells, it’s hard to refute the versatility of this weight. Advertisement This 20-minute kettlebell workout — created by Mathew Forzaglia, certified personal trainer and founder of Forzag Fitness on the NEOU App — consists of three circuits, wrapping up with an AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) finisher....

Eggs are a naturally gluten-free food, but the eggs Benedict, scramble or omelet you order at brunch may not be. Image Credit: Liudmila Mieniailenko/iStock/GettyImages Foods like pasta or bread are made from wheat flour, so they’re not gluten-free. But since most of the eggs we eat are laid by chickens (we’re not getting into which came first), they’re considered a naturally gluten-free food. Advertisement Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye or barley and derivatives of these grains, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation....

Achieve a firm stomach by eating healthy and committing to a balanced exercise regimen. Image Credit: YakobchukOlena/iStock/GettyImages There are tons of reasons fat accumulates around our midsections — poor diet, too much alcohol, not enough exercise, chronic stress, pregnancy — but really only one way to lose it: a combination of proper nutrition and a balanced workout routine. Advertisement While you can't specifically target and eliminate belly fat, a few tweaks to your eating and exercise habits will help you drop body fat all over, eventually resulting in a tighter, trimmer midsection....