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You can reheat pre-cooked crab in the steamer, microwave or oven. Image Credit: Fudio/iStock/GettyImages Consumers in the U.S. can purchase live crab for cooking at home or precooked crab legs and claws. Producers who supply food retailers with crabmeat, legs and claws sold in the United States often cook and freeze them prior to shipping. Advertisement When this crab arrives in your grocery store, it's ready to eat as-is, but you may want to reheat your precooked crab....

Decreasing the acidity in pasta sauce with baking soda only takes a few minutes. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Tomato sauce is an acidic food, which means it’s also a trigger for certain gastrointestinal conditions. Fortunately, it’s possible to make low-acid pasta sauce by using fresh tomatoes and incorporating other low-acid vegetables. Adding baking soda or butter can also help reduce acidity. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux Video of the Day Low-Acid Tomato Sauce Acidic foods can be particularly harmful to people who have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), acid reflux and heartburn....

Decrease the size of your trapezius muscle by adjusting your workout to target other muscles and adjusting your diet to prevent additional muscle gain. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Sure, being strong and having sculpted shoulders can inspire self-confidence. But if your neck is feeling stiff or achy, your workout may be focusing too much on your trapezius — the muscle that runs from the base of your neck and along the tops of your shoulders — according to Harvard Health Publishing....

These wall push-up variations and tips will help you strengthen your chest, shoulders, arms, back and core. Image Credit: Anna Mardo/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Video Tutorial Tips Variations Push-ups are one of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your upper body, but a lot of people have a hard time doing them — or doing them without lower back or wrist pain. If you can relate, doing wall push-ups can be the perfect way to build up strength and eventually get horizontal — if you want to....

Lift weights to help gain weight. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages While there are reams and hours and gigabytes worth of information available to people who are trying to lose their extra pounds, it can be hard to find resources if weight gain is your goal. There are many causes for being underweight, from basic genetics or a sudden growth spurt in an adolescent to illness, treatment of an illness or an eating disorder....

Your waist size is an indicator of your overall health. Image Credit: triocean/iStock/Getty Images At one point in your life, you might have had a flat stomach and small waist without even trying. As you’ve gotten older, though, physiology and a hectic schedule with limited time for exercise or eating healthy have taken their toll and led to your widening waistline — but all is not lost. Advertisement A calorie-controlled, nutritious diet, regular cardio exercise and strength training can help you get back the flat belly and small waistline of your younger years....

During all exercises, tuck your chin back, as to create a "double chin." Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages To “have a glass jaw” is a common saying in boxing. Basically it means you can’t take a punch. And it’s potentially a career-ending problem for a fighter. But it’s been a mystery in combat sports for as long as fighting has existed: Why can some fighters take a punch and others can’t? Advertisement The simple answer is: We don't know....

A jogger running up stairs to a vista point. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Back squats, front squats, deadlifts, dumbbell lunges and leg presses, which use weights, are the foundation of any good bodybuilding leg workout. If you don’t have access to weights, however, don’t throw in the towel just yet. If you train at home, or just don’t want to hit the gym, you can still get bigger legs without using weights at all....

Pair these easy high-protein recipes with a side of veggies for added nutrients on your low-carb diet. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages If you’re trying to cut carbs, you may find yourself in a dinner rut consisting of plain old chicken breast and steamed broccoli. Because let’s be honest, low-carb meals that are actually tasty take some planning and strategy. Advertisement Thankfully, there's a slew of recipes that are not only family-friendly but also quick to make thanks to the handy Instant Pot — all you have to do is prep the ingredients, add them to your pot and let the pressure cooker do all the work....

Jotting down what's making you anxious could help calm racing thoughts at night. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages It’s like clockwork: Every night, your head hits the pillow, and your brain starts spinning. Whether you’re wide awake worrying about work, finances, family or something else, this bedtime ruminating routine can ruin your sleep. Advertisement And you're not alone. A whopping 45 percent of Americans report that stewing in stress sabotages their shut-eye, according to the 2017 ​Stress in America​ survey by the American Psychological Association....

What makes a push-up workout depends on your aspirations. Image Credit: LuckyBusiness/iStock/Getty Images When it comes to full-body exercises, the push-up may be as close to one-stop shopping as you can get. Push-ups work muscle groups in the neck, arms, shoulders, chest, back and, even to some extent, the abs. Plus, you can do them at any time and anywhere. Advertisement How many reps make a workout? For some people, it's three sets of 10....

Image Credit: solopiero/iStock/Getty Images Renowned for its warm fragrance and spicy flavor, the bark of the cinnamon plant has been used for hundreds of years as both a seasoning and medicine. In modern naturopathic medicine, practitioners regard cinnamon as a natural treatment for chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Although there is only limited evidence to support the use of cinnamon bark supplements, these products may be a helpful addition to a healthy lifestyle....

Diet Coke contains caffeine, which can cause fluid retention. Image Credit: kasia2003/iStock/GettyImages Diet Coke is an easy way to get your sweetness fix without overloading on sugar, but does that mean it’s healthy? Maybe you’re feeling bloated lately or you have gained weight instead of lost it. If you’ve heard bad things about artificial sweeteners, you might wonder if your diet soda is to blame. Advertisement Tip Diet Coke might not be the best option for weight loss, but there's no evidence to show it can cause fluid retention....

Heavy solids, starch and proper roasting make the best baked potato. Image Credit: Dominik Heyer/iStock/Getty Images A big baked potato with a dollop of sour cream and chives or laced with garlic and cheese is one of the sinful pleasures of dining. Roasting potatoes is one of the simplest tasks for the beginning cook to master. Several varieties of potato produce flaky, steaming baked potatoes, but the temperature at which they roast can affect the end result....

Unsweetened soy milk is a healthy beverage option for people who have diabetes. Image Credit: Nopparat Promtha/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes, water is the best thing to drink, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says. But when you’re craving milk, soy milk is perfectly acceptable, as long as it’s unsweetened. Cow’s milk is a great source of nutrition, but it may just come down to preference. Advertisement "Milk is a staple in many people's diets around the world....

Can You Drink a Protein Shake When You Don't Work Out? Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages The U.S. protein powder market reached $4.23 billion in 2018, and it’s growing from one year to the next. From elite athletes to dieters and gymgoers, most people take protein supplements to build muscle and strength, reach peak performance or enjoy good health. But what about using protein powder on off days? Does it help you or is it safe overall?...

It doesn't matter whether you do high or low reps; you will still gain muscle mass if you train to failure. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Some people want to add size to their muscles, while other people just want to look more defined. This is the difference between a bulky body and a toned body. Although certain factors related to lean muscle development are beyond your control, you can use resistance training strategies to make your muscles appear larger or just more toned....

Most vitamins and minerals are calorie-free. Image Credit: Working In Media/iStock/GettyImages If you’re tracking calories in everything you eat and drink, one question that may pop up as you take your daily multivitamin is: Do vitamins have calories? Most vitamins and minerals do not have calories — but here’s how to spot potential outliers. Advertisement ​Read more:​ How to Determine if a Vitamin or Supplement Is Actually Right for You Video of the Day Vitamins and Minerals Are Calorie-Free Essentially, in their purest form, isolated vitamins and minerals — like vitamin C or iron — are calorie-free....

If you're going to lift heavy weights, have someone check your form. Image Credit: Thomas Tolstrup/Stone/GettyImages Depending on the amount of weight you use and the intensity of the exercise you’re doing, weightlifting is an intense form of exercise. While it might seem bad for your heart, lifting weights can actually ​improve your heart health​. Advertisement Tip Lifting heavy weights decreases your risk for heart problems and helps lower blood pressure....

Soy milk doesn't cause any troubles for most people. Image Credit: cheche22/iStock/GettyImages Soy milk does not cause indigestion and bloating in most healthy people. Soy milk is a nondairy beverage that is commonly used to replace dairy milk. The beverage is made from soybeans, water, sugar and flavors and is commonly fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Advertisement If you experience indigestion and horrible gas from soy milk and you're searching for bloating relief, you need to make an appointment with your doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms so you get the right treatment....