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Using a NuWave oven to cook pork chops takes less time than using a conventional oven. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages A well-cooked pork chop should be tender and juicy, while packed with flavor and nicely browned. Easily achieve this using a NuWave oven’s infrared technology, and enjoy your pork chop in less time that it would take in your home oven. Advertisement Cook your pork chop from fresh or frozen and come out with a product that tastes great with little fuss....

The fruit, leaves and blooms of the zucchini plant are all edible. Image Credit: Cineberg/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Zucchini Leaf Spread Sautéed Zucchini Leaves Most people are familiar with the zucchini fruit, which is often used in a variety of vegetable dishes. But the fruit is not the only edible part of the plant. In fact, the leaves and flowers of the zucchini plant are also edible. Advertisement Zucchi leaves are dark green and have silvery speckles....

Doing activities you love can increase your sense of purpose and help you explore new social connections. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages As we grow older and our day-to-day responsibilities pile up, our social lives are usually one of the first things to take a backseat to other priorities considered more important or urgent in the present moment. Advertisement "Many folks just over 50 may be the primary caregiver of their aging parents and still engaged in full-time careers, while also contributing to their grown children's wellbeing, who might be in college or getting married," Brian Dunn, LCSW, clinical liaison for Connections Wellness Group in Texas, tells LIVESTRONG....

references JAMA Dermatology: "The Association Between Physical Activity and the Risk of Incident Psoriasis" National Psoriasis Foundation: "Life With Psoriasis" Physiological Society: "The Stress of Exercise" Swimming is an effective and low-impact form of exercise for people with psoriasis. Image Credit: Fancy/Veer/Corbis/Corbis/GettyImages Image Credit: Fancy/Veer/Corbis/Corbis/GettyImages 5 2-Minute Habits That Can Help Lower Your Stress, Stat by Marygrace Taylor Stressed? Try the 4-7-8 Breathing Method to Calm Your Body and Mind by Christina Vercelletto The 5-Minute Morning Routine to Feel Better All Day by K....

Cooking a medium-rare burger, though, may not be safe for your health. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Few foods are as comforting and satisfying as a juicy burger. Cooking a medium-rare burger, though, may not be safe for your health. Ground meat is more prone to bacterial contamination and may cause foodborne illnesses. Advertisement Grilling Medium-Rare Hamburgers For many people, cooking a medium-rare hamburger is the only way to make a burger juicy and delicious....

Tangy balsamic vinegar enhances the rich, meaty taste of veal. Image Credit: Adnanies/iStock/Getty Images Veal is juiciest when it is grilled. Unlike beef, most cuts of veal are appropriate for the grill; however, veal chops are the most commonly used for the grill because they are among the thickest and most tender of all the veal cuts. Veal chops do not require a marinade, but you may choose to make one out of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic or some combination of the three to flavor the veal before you grill it....

A young swimmer wearing goggles and swimming laps in a pool. Image Credit: Joanna Vidad/Hemera/Getty Images One-mile swimming workouts are ideal for performing before or after work. The distance is not overly long, allowing most swimmers to finish in less than one hour. In a 50-meter pool, one mile equals 16 laps or 32 lengths of the pool for a total of 1,600 meters. Gentle stretching before and after a workout can help swimmers avoid injuries....

Newer wine brands make drinking vino a bit more friendly to your waistline. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative A greasy cheese pizza and a bottle of wine may seem like the perfect send-off to a hectic workweek. But that Friday-friendly combo can sometimes do more harm than good if it becomes a habit: Alcoholic drinks (like wine) not only contain calories and sugar, but they can also lead us astray from our weight loss aspirations, says Hailey Gorski, RD....

There are so many health benefits of pistachios, and you can eat them as a snack or as a nutritious addition to meals like salads. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Almonds and pistachios have a history of being eaten by people the longest of all nuts. They’re considered some of the most nutritious nuts to include in your diet. Advertisement While almonds have received most of the spotlight as a nutritional superfood, there are many health benefits of pistachios you should know about....

Your journey to heart health may begin with a colorful low- or no-cholesterol breakfast. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages In This Article Cholesterol 101 Cholesterol Recs Cholesterol-Lowering Diet 7-Day Meal Plan If you're looking to lower your cholesterol or you just want to get on the path to heart-healthy eating, you've come to the right place. Advertisement Dietary cholesterol is only found in animal foods, so knowing the right foods to add and subtract from your diet is a good place to start when you're looking to lower your numbers....

There are many detox teas out there that promise an easy path to weight loss. Image Credit: librakv/iStock/GettyImages Weight-loss drinks are all the rage. It’s nearly impossible to get through the day without seeing some sort of ad or influencer promoting the latest shake or #teatoxing beverage. Like many other weight-loss supplements, these drinks promise an easier way to lose weight, speed up metabolism and/or boost energy. Advertisement But do these popular weight-loss drinks work?...

Avocados can cause various adverse reactions. An avocado is a creamy fruit that is commonly used in Mexican cuisine, in salads and on burgers. Even though the fruit has various health benefits, eating it or applying it to your skin can cause adverse reactions. If you develop symptoms after eating or touching avocados, call your doctor immediately. Avocado oil is also commonly used in make-up, shampoos and other cosmetics. If you experience any kind of an adverse reaction, avoid eating avocado or using products that contain avocados until you can be seen by your physician....

Food allergies occur when the immune system has a negative reaction to the proteins found in a certain food. MayoClinic.com states that 6 to 8 percent of children under age 5 have food allergies, as do 3 to 4 percent of adults. Cantaloupe allergies occur most frequently as a result of oral allergy syndrome, which appears more in adults than in children. Symptoms If you have an allergy to cantaloupe, even eating a few bites could trigger symptoms....

Meditation is one way to relax without alcohol. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When most people clean up their diets to lose weight or boost their overall health, one of the first things they’re told to cut out is alcohol. After all, no amount of alcohol is particularly “good” for you, per an August 2018 analysis in ​The Lancet​ — and it’s certainly not low in calories, no matter which type you’re sipping....

Protein powder and amino acid are great to help you recover after a hard gym workout. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages You hit the gym hard and want optimal recovery and results. Protein and amino acid supplements are key to achieving these goals. Protein is made up of amino acids, the right ratio of which boosts the power of your protein in helping you get gains. Advertisement BCAAs, or branched-chain amino acids, are often encouraged as a post-workout supplement as well....

Apple cider vinegar may aid in decreasing stomach irritation. Apple cider vinegar is produced from cider or old, crushed apples to create a vinegar that is yellow-brownish in color. Unlike clear vinegar, apple cider vinegar contains living nutrients and bacteria that are visible as sediment when settled at the bottom of a bottle. Enzymes that are produced during the fermentation process of making raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is believed to have several health benefits, according to Kimberly Snyder, CNS and author of "The Beauty Detox Solution....

Nutritionally, green and gold kiwifruit aren't all that different and both make a healthy addition to your diet. Image Credit: merc67/iStock/GettyImages If you eat oranges for their vitamin C, bananas for their potassium and apples for their fiber, you may want to pick up some kiwifruit on your next shopping trip. Kiwifruit packs more nutrients per ounce than 27 other commonly consumed fruits, including oranges, bananas and apples. While green kiwifruit is nutritionally comparable to the gold variety, there are a few minor differences....

Red kidney beans contain a toxin which can cause gastrointestinal upset. Image Credit: Tharakorn Arunothai / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Red kidney beans can be toxic. Although safe to eat when properly cooked, they should not be eaten raw or partially cooked, because of the naturally occurring toxin Phytohaemagglutinin. This versatile bean lends itself well to both main and side dishes and offers you a wide range of nutrients. Advertisement Tip Red kidney beans contain a toxin which can cause gastrointestinal upset....

Some processed gluten-free foods, like candy, contain high amounts of unhealthy ingredients like sugar and fat. Image Credit: Msaandy033/iStock/GettyImages Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are gluten-free except for seasonal items and unwrapped minis. While an array of other candy varieties are gluten-free too, many others aren’t. Advertisement A quick refresher: A gluten-free diet doesn't contain the protein gluten, which is found in barley, rye, wheat and a cross between rye and wheat called triticale, per the Mayo Clinic....

Yogurt is a great breakfast food if you have gastritis. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages Gastritis is an uncomfortable inflammation of your stomach lining. If you have this condition, you’ll benefit from carefully following a gastritis diet plan to reduce flare-ups of your symptoms. Advertisement Breakfast may pose a challenge, however, as typical beverages and foods that come with the morning meal, such as coffee and fruit, can be irritating to those with gastritis....