A slow cooker allows you to cook gizzards for a long time to make them tender. Image Credit: onurdongel/iStock/GettyImages The gizzard is a muscular organ found in the digestive tract of poultry. Since birds don’t have teeth to chew their food, the gizzard helps them to break down their food before digesting it. Advertisement Gizzards are used in many different cuisines — from China where they're stir-fried to the southern U....
Preparing slow cooker rice can help you avoid burning it while you make the rest of your meal. Image Credit: hqrloveq/iStock/GettyImages In This Article White Rice Brown Rice Wild Rice The great thing about slow cooker rice is that you don't have to supervise your rice as it cooks. You can slow cook white rice, brown rice and even wild rice. Advertisement It might be easier to cook the perfect rice in a Crock Pot than using any other method....
A beef stew with potatoes, carrots and herbs. Image Credit: robynmac/iStock/Getty Images Stew meat are lean chunks of beef or pork usually cut from the tougher parts of the animal. The meat may be sold in large pieces or pre-cut into small cubes. Because the meat is lean and often chewy, dry roasting it in the oven will only make it tougher. Cooking it slowly in liquid, instead, helps tenderize the meat....
Grab another cup of coffee--it can wake you up and also help you lose water weight. Image Credit: nuiiko/iStock/Getty Images Retaining water can be uncomfortable and cause a bloated, heavy feeling, which is especially noticed in the stomach area, hands or feet. There are many different causes of water retention, including foods with a high sodium content, processed carbohydrates, high sugar foods, lack of physical activity, some medications and dehydration. For women, premenstrual syndrome, in particular, can cause a significant amount of unpleasant water retention....
It’s next to impossible to have what would be considered healthy meals without vegetables. Image Credit: Floortje/E+/GettyImages “Eat your vegetables.” It’s probably the first piece of health advice that people remember hearing as kids, and they continue to hear it over and over again as adults. And why shouldn’t they? It’s next to impossible to have what would be considered healthy meals without vegetables. Advertisement Despite this, many adults still seem to stick to the no-vegetable diet they kept as children....
You've put the time into building your pecs, now feel free to flex them. Image Credit: Filip_Krstic/iStock/Getty Images In 2015, Gallup polls reported that 55.5 percent of all Americans exercised consistently every week, making for a seven-year high in stats. And while everyone has their own individual goals, it doesn’t take an expert to know that body image is a huge driving factor behind keeping fit (but if you want an expert’s opinion, take it from the same source that people who exercise most feel best about their looks)....
Wax beans (whether fresh from the garden or from the produce aisle) are a delicious, fiber-rich veggie perfect for summer sides. Image Credit: alicjane/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Preparation Steaming Roasting Microwaving Stir-Frying If you have a home-grown supply of wax beans, consider yourself lucky. Advertisement Wax beans — which are often yellow, but can also be purple or green — are low in fat, high in fiber and rich in nutrients like vitamin A....
There's no evidence to show that LIPO-6 has any weight-loss side effects — in fact, certain ingredients in the supplement may actually harm your health. Image Credit: Ron Lach/Pexels Perhaps you’ve seen fat-burning diet pills like LIPO-6 lining the shelves at a supplement shop or drugstore. But just because it’s available for purchase doesn’t mean it’s safe — in fact, LIPO-6 side effects can potentially put your health in danger....
man powerlifting in gym Image Credit: matthiasdrobeck/iStock/Getty Images Powerlifting, a strength sport where you compete in the squat, bench press and deadlift, allows you to build muscle and burn fat. Powerlifting, like other forms of heavy resistance training, strengthens your skeleton and reduces your risk of injury in other sports and activities. While the rules for the powerlifts remain specific, the general benefits of powerlifting go far beyond conventional lifting. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any strength training program....
Brushing your teeth won't help a metallic taste in the mouth caused by high blood sugar levels if you have diabetes. Image Credit: Paco Navarro/Tetra images/GettyImages If you have type 1 diabetes, you may notice a funny, metallic taste in your mouth when your blood sugar levels swing too high. It isn’t bad breath from poor oral hygiene — it could actually signal a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)....
Peptic ulcer pain is caused by stomach acid, not by the type of food you eat. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages If you have a stomach ulcer — also known as a peptic ulcer — you probably know that eating can make your ulcer pain worse. But did you know that pain is caused by acid produced in your stomach, not by the type of food you eat? Chocolate, sugar or fruits are all the same to an ulcer....
Although vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, it cannot prevent you from getting stomach flu. Image Credit: Traitov/iStock/GettyImages Maintaining the recommended levels of vitamin C is important for optimal immune function to help your body ward off colds and flu. Although both the common cold and stomach flu have initial, similar symptoms, they are caused by different viruses. Vitamin C has been shown to have some benefits against the cold virus, but these do not apply to stomach flu....
Roast chicken with tomatoes Image Credit: badmanproduction/iStock/Getty Images Edema, or swelling, occurs when unusually large amounts of fluid collect in your circulatory system or your interstitial space – the space between your cells. Edema most commonly occurs in your lower extremities, including your legs, ankles and feet. Certain dietary strategies may be effective in reducing your edema, although you should always review the merits and drawbacks of this treatment approach with your doctor before adjusting your diet....
Excess insulin can cause dizziness. Image Credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Think of insulin as the key that unlocks the door to your cells. Your body uses insulin to allow glucose, or blood sugar, to gain entry to your cells, giving you energy. If your body has a tendency to make too much insulin, following a diet to prevent blood sugar dips can help to avoid harmful symptoms. Always talk to your doctor before changing your diet, however, because excess insulin production can be associated with an underlying medical condition....
Foods rich in soluble fiber such as apples can help lower cholesterol. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to build its cells — but having too much cholesterol in your system can elevate your risk of serious health problems. The best fruits and veggies that lower cholesterol tend to be those rich in fiber and a few select vitamins. Advertisement First, About Cholesterol As the American Heart Association (AHA) notes, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad....
Involving your teen in prep and cooking may help them follow a nutritious meal plan. Image Credit: MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages To promote growth, a healthy weight and overall good health, teens need to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups, including grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and low-fat dairy. This sounds great, but getting your teen to eat right can be a challenge. Planning a weekly menu may help....
Skip the trip to the coffee shop and whip up these healthier versions of your go-to drinks in your own kitchen. Image Credit: Theerawan Bangpran/iStock/GettyImages Going to your favorite coffee spot for your go-to drink, or even a splurge like an affogato, can add to the experience. But making your own at coffee drink at home is probably not as challenging as you think. Advertisement And better yet, it'll likely save you some cash as well as help cut down on the number of calories, added sugars and saturated fat your drink might bring....
While you might love the taste of greasy sausage and bacon in the morning, your body probably doesn't. Image Credit: KucherAV/iStock/GettyImages While you might love the taste of greasy sausage and bacon in the morning, your body probably doesn’t. Most breakfast meats are full of saturated fat, calories and salt. Instead, create a healthy breakfast that will give you energy and help you feel good throughout the day. Advertisement For a healthy breakfast that will keep you going, the Mayo Clinic suggests combining whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables, and lean breakfast protein....
There are several stretches you can do for your hips. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Hip external rotation, a movement that seems incredibly simple, is controlled by many muscles. Some of these muscles are small, but the gluteus maximus, the biggest muscle in your body, also contributes to the movement. Exercises that work the hip external rotators require precise form to isolate these muscles. Advertisement Hip External Rotation Muscle When you’re standing and you turn your toes out, you’re externally rotating your hips....
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