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Their single-unit construction makes cast-iron and some steel pans ideal for baking. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages You’ve heard of oven-fried chicken or skillet cornbread. These dishes are actually baked, often in oven-safe skillets. Baking in a frying pan is possible if your pan is made of the proper materials. Advertisement Tip Use an oven-safe skillet if you want to bake in a pan. These are typically made of cast iron, stainless steel or oven-safe aluminum — just make sure the handle is oven-safe too....

Enemas can be used in management of troublesome constipation. When you eat food, it is processed and nutrients are absorbed as it courses through the intestine to finally become stool. The transit time of stool in the intestine can vary depending on the concentrations of the various electrolytes that affect the function of intestinal muscles and nerves. Constipation refers to increased difficulty and strain involved in passing stool; there is also decreased frequency of stool passage....

Diet for Lazy Bowels Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages What you decide to eat not only revs up your energy levels, but may also rev up your bowels. Sluggish or lazy bowels occur when the muscles in your colon slow down, resulting in constipation. The National Institutes of Health defines constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements per week or painful bowel movements that are difficult to pass. Advertisement Eating a fiber-focused diet can help wake up your colon and improve lazy bowel function....

Energy drinks often contain a high number of calories and sugar that can lead to weight gain when added to your diet without cutting calories elsewhere. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/GettyImages You may find drinking beverages like Monster or Minute Maid energy drinks causes some monster weight gain. While some people may believe drinking energy drinks is a good way to boost energy and lose weight, these drinks often pack a high number of calories and sugars that can lead to weight gain....

Stuffed bell peppers in a roasting pan. Image Credit: Azurita/iStock/Getty Images Not only do bell peppers pack more nutrients per calorie than practically any other food, but these crisp, sweet vegetables are as versatile as they are nutritious. While it doesn’t take much effort to incorporate bell peppers into your diet, how you choose to prepare them can affect their nutritional value. Advertisement Vitamin C Bell peppers are a top source of vitamin C, the all-important nutrient that doubles as a potent antioxidant....

Sea salt in two wooden spoons Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/Getty Images Sodium is an important nutrient in the diet. However, the modern American diet contains excessive amounts of salt, which can affect many different parts of the body. For example, eating too much sodium in your diet can cause negative effects on the skin that can make you not look and feel your best. Advertisement Salt's Effects in the Body Sodium, which is also referred to as “salt,” is a vital nutrient that the body needs to function properly....

Meat is a great food to help strengthen muscles. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Muscle strengthening foods include foods high in protein. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, consuming enough protein can help increase muscle strength and mass. Advertisement How Much Protein Do You Need? You’ve got to consume enough protein to keep your muscles strong and keep your body from tearing them down....

Eat refrigerated fish within two days of purchase, or wrap it properly and place it in the freezer. Image Credit: cookelma/iStock/GettyImages Fish, whether from fresh or salt water, is a healthful addition to your diet, providing both protein and important nutrients. Fish, however, spoils quickly when it is improperly stored — thawed fish doesn’t have a long shelf life. Advertisement Refrigeration is essential to keeping fish fresh and knowing how long fish can remain in a refrigerator until it must be used can help prevent potential illness....

Rollerblading can be a fun way to burn calories. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults get 2.5 hours a week of moderate activity or 1.25 hours a week of vigorous activity to maintain optimal health. Rollerblading can be a fun and convenient way to burn calories and get some physical activity into your schedule. Advertisement Factors The calories expended during Rollerblading depend on your weight, since larger people burn more calories than smaller people doing the same activity....

With little effort, you can bake a fully cooked semi-boneless ham so that it comes out juicy and bursting with flavor. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages As its name makes clear, a semi-boneless ham has some bones in place — and also some bones removed. Advertisement "Unless you are a butcher or very familiar with pork anatomy, you will have a hard time getting a good yield from a fully bone-in ham," says Shawn Matijevich, lead chef for online culinary arts and food operations at the Institute of Culinary Education....

The Krainer sausage, or Kasekrainer, is an Austrian sausage that is very similar to the Kransky, notes Slovenia.si. Image Credit: Willie B. Thomas/DigitalVision/GettyImages A Kransky, also called a Kranjska klobasa or Carniolan sausage, is a Slovenian sausage that dates back to the 19th century. This tasty sausage is traditionally made of pork seasoned with black pepper and garlic. Advertisement How to Cook a Kransky The Kransky sausage is recognized by the European Commission as a protected agricultural product of Slovenia, advises Slovenia....

Pasta can be cooked in liquids other than water. Image Credit: miniseries/iStock/GettyImages Learning how to cook pasta is one of the first lessons most away-from-home college students learn as a matter of survival. Sometimes, culinary experimentation is pursued, owing to enthusiasm or boredom. Advertisement The discovery that pasta can be cooked in liquids other than water is liberating to both chef and palate. But, like all life lessons, there are basic rules to follow to ensure the best results....

A slice of grilled rump steak. Image Credit: clemarca/iStock/Getty Images Rump steak, also known as round steak, is a flavorful, firm-textured steak that comes from the cow’s muscular hindquarters. Although rump steak is similar to sirloin, it is a less expensive cut and can be tough. Marinating followed by proper cooking is the key to bringing out the succulent flavors of the meat. Although rump steak is protein-rich, the cut is low in saturated fat, with only 2 g of fat in each 3-oz....

Nightmares can affect your sleep quality, but there are several things you can try to get rid of them. Image Credit: Adene Sanchez/E+/GettyImages Free falling into a black void. Teeth falling out. Being naked in public. Most of us can recall waking from a nightmare in a cold sweat. Advertisement Indeed, between 50 and 85 percent of adults report having experienced the occasional nightmare, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)....

1 of 9 Overview It's never too early in life to nurture your brain. In fact, cognitive decline can actually start in early adulthood — a time when most of us assume we're golden. What you choose to eat can save your brain from years of cognitive aging and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. New research based on data from thousands of adults suggests that the Mediterranean-DASH hybrid diet known as the MIND diet is a simple, whole-food approach to doing just that....

Any exercise, including deadlifts, can be bad for your back if performed improperly. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages Deadlifts have a reputation for being a dangerous exercise. If you’ve been part of the weightlifting world, you’ve probably heard it said that deadlifts are bad for the back. But, is there truth to this statement? Advertisement Deadlifts, like any other type of exercise, can be dangerous if performed incorrectly. Consult a trainer to ensure proper form when adding this exercise to your strength training routine....

Foods like cookie dough and cake batter contain raw eggs, so it's not safe to eat them unless they're made with raw pasteurized eggs. Image Credit: Adam Gault/OJO Images/GettyImages In This Article Pasteurized Eggs 101 Raw Egg Safety Avoiding Raw Eggs Eggs are a staple food around the world because they're rich sources of nutrients like protein and B vitamins. You can cook them up for breakfast or mix them into baked goods....

A shrimp cocktail. Image Credit: MackoFlower/iStock/Getty Images Immunoglobulins play a critical role in immune function: they act as antibodies that prevent you from becoming ill. Your B cells produce immunoglobulin, and sometimes your body can slow the manufacturing process. Your physician may recommend traditional therapies to boost immunoglobulin production, although you can also include certain nutrients in your diet to assist with this action. Advertisement Vitamin A Eating foods high in vitamin A may offer benefits for your immunoglobulin levels....

Baby corn is fat free, low in calories and offers a number of important nutrients. Image Credit: arto_canon/iStock/GettyImages You might think because of its size that baby corn is grown from mini corn plants, but it’s actually just regular corn that’s been picked before it’s matured. Most of the baby corn found in the United States is canned and has been imported from Asia. While corn is considered a starchy vegetable because of its carb content, the nutritional values of baby sweetcorn are closer to those of a nonstarchy vegetable....

IBS trigger foods vary from person to person. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages There’s no question high-protein, low-carb diets like the Atkins or South Beach Diet are popular these days. And you may have heard that some carbs are bad for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But do these programs — or any high protein approach — fit into an irritable bowel syndrome diet plan? Advertisement Dietitian experts say a high-protein diet is not good for IBS because it can reduce the amount of fiber you're getting and increase the fat in your diet, leading to constipation....