Oven cooking chicken is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get juicy and tender meat. But, it has to be done correctly. Chicken can handle a certain amount of slow-baking, but it is generally wise to add liquid or coat the chicken to trap the moisture using that method. Cooking chicken pieces in the skin is a way to keep it moist without adding the calories of a breadcrumb or batter coating....
Rice and veal on a plate. Image Credit: Radist/iStock/Getty Images The secret to making mouth-watering veal is to avoid drying out the meat. In a slow cooker, an appliance designed to retain moisture, drying anything is practically impossible. Veal cutlets are so tender, it’s almost redundant to prepare them in this manner. But if you have gourmet taste buds and little time for fussing in the kitchen, a slow cooker is the way to go....
Lemons are a rich source of citric acid. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Citric acid intolerance is a relatively rare condition. It is more than a sensitivity or allergy to citrus fruits; citric acid is naturally present in berries, cheese, pineapple, tomatoes and wine. It is also used for flavoring and as a preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, beverages and mayonnaise. Citric acid intolerance is linked to gastrointestinal conditions such as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD and irritable bowel syndrome....
Find a workout you truly love. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/Mat Hayward On a scale from puppy playtime to yearly dental cleaning, everyone has a different level of love (or distaste) for exercise. The closer you can come to not just tolerating but flat-out adoring your workout, the better your results will be. Advertisement An April 2016 study published in the journal Psychology and Health reiterated what many other studies have found: Exercise enjoyment is one (and likely the best) predictor of how much you actually hit the gym, trail or soccer field....
Allow your pork loin to slow cook over indirect heat on the grill. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images The first instinct of many charcoal-grill users is to toss the meat on the cooking grate directly over the coals and char it until it’s done. Thick, long cuts of whole pork tenderloin, however, require more care and patience before and during the grilling process. Advertisement The kettle shape of Weber grills is perfectly suited for the slower cooking method of indirect grilling, in which the lit coals rest on the sides of the grill and the loin sits over a coal-free zone in the center of the kettle....
1 of 13 Overview Do you tend to feel guilty after indulging in a dessert? You can kiss that feeling goodbye when you add vegetables to your sweet treats. Certain vegetables, such as pumpkin and potatoes, can even make desserts better-tasting, not just better for you. But turning a salad into cookie batter isn't going to please any palate. So what are the ideal vegetables to add to desserts? Try our tips for adding or swapping 11 different vegetables into desserts....
Get vegan nutrition right by packing your breakfast with protein and other vital nutrients. Image Credit: SharafMaksumov/iStock/GettyImages A vegan diet is not only good for our bodies but animal welfare and Mother Earth can benefit from your plant-forward endeavors, too. Still, many believe that going vegan means coming up short on certain nutrients — especially protein. Advertisement When done right, a plant-only diet can meet all of your dietary needs (yes, even protein)....
While the FDA banned them, trans fats may still be hiding among your favorite foods. Image Credit: macarosha/iStock/GettyImages In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially declared that trans fats are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). In 2018, they were banned as an ingredient in food, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Advertisement Despite this, there are still trans fats lurking in some of your favorite foods....
Activia & Irritable Bowel Syndrome Image Credit: nensuria/iStock/GettyImages Does eating yogurt, including store-bought brands like Dannon’s Activia, help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like pain and bloating? Maybe. Or maybe not. Advertisement Studies on the benefits of yogurt and other probiotics (including certain foods and supplements) in the treatment of IBS have yielded mixed results and, as a result, both the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research say more research is needed....
Adrenaline, the "fight or flight" hormone, can raise blood sugar levels in your body. Image Credit: lisegagne/E+/GettyImages Hormones play an important role in controlling how much glucose, or sugar, travels through your bloodstream to fuel your body’s functions. While the hormone insulin is often discussed for its role in this process, another — called adrenaline — also affects your blood sugar. Feeling stressed? Advertisement What Is Adrenaline? “It’s what we call the ‘fight or flight’ hormone,” says Deena Adimoolam, MD, an assistant professor of endocrinology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City....
Bubble tea is a fad beverage introduced in Taiwan in the 1980s. It is made with tea, milk or creamer, optional fruit flavorings and fat, chewy tapioca balls called pearls, usually black and about the size of small marbles. The pearls are mostly starchy cassava root and are sucked up from the bottom of the glass through a wide straw. Bubble tea is a treat, not a dietary staple. Its healthy nutrients are offset by its very high calorie count....
Calcium supplement pills on a table with a sprig of mint. Image Credit: lolik/iStock/Getty Images If you are breastfeeding you do not need a significantly higher calcium intake to provide your baby with more calcium. Breastfeeding mothers need calcium to recover bone density lost during pregnancy, according to eMedTV. Your developing baby takes up calcium from you, therefore, whether you are breastfeeding or not, you need to rebuild your store of calcium....
Jump rope on wood floor Image Credit: Duncan Smith/Photodisc/Getty Images Jumping rope is part of training programs for Olympic wrestlers, boxers and other athletes. Trimming off pounds is just one of the benefits of jumping rope. The USDA emphasizes the positive effect jumping rope has on building bone mass, and the American Heart Association promotes jumping rope for cardiovascular fitness. Best of all, you can jump rope as part of a workout regimen to lose weight....
Consider Costco food a splurge. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages The Costco food court offers many snack and meal options such as pizza, frozen yogurt, churros and fruit smoothies. Many of these items are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation if you’re maintaining your weight and tracking calorie intake. Advertisement Pizza, Hot Dogs and Sandwiches Costco offers three different types of pizza; pepperoni contains 620 calories per slice and 24 grams of fat; the combo variety has 680 calories per slice and 29 grams of fat; and a slice of cheese pizza boasts 700 calories with 28 grams of fat, according to LIVESTRONG’s food database MyPlate....
Fried fish and chips. Image Credit: Charlotte Allen/iStock/Getty Images Coating fish with flour before cooking enhances its naturally delicate texture by creating a crispy golden-brown outer crust while retaining its inner flakiness. Used most often when pan-frying, the flour coating adds flavor and helps to seal in juices. The coating can be a basic blend of flour, salt and pepper, or you can jazz it up with herbs of your choice....
Dried grapes have loads of important nutrients. Image Credit: everydayplus/iStock/GettyImages In ancient Rome, raisins were considered a precious commodity used to pay taxes, to reward top athletes and to “cure” old age. Although raisins are far more affordable and obtainable today, you’d still be wise to enjoy them as the Romans did — in moderation. Advertisement Tip Dried grapes have loads of important nutrients. But as with most foods, there are disadvantages of eating raisins if you eat too many in one sitting....
It takes more than doing sit-ups every day to lose weight. Image Credit: FlamingoImages/iStock/GettyImages Doing 100 sit-ups every day isn’t exactly our idea of a good time. And it isn’t exactly the key to weight loss, either. Advertisement Although ab exercises, like sit-ups, will help increase your overall calorie burn, doing sit-ups alone won't lead to significant weight loss. You'll need to pair some diet tweaks with a regular exercise routine to shed pounds and keep them off....
Cinnamon flavoring spice and cinnamon extract have long been valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-clotting properties. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages If you sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on your oatmeal every morning because you’ve heard it’s good for you, you’re not alone. Cinnamon flavoring spice and cinnamon extract have long been valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-clotting properties. Advertisement All natural cinnamon products, including cinnamon extract and ground cinnamon — the red-brown spice with the sweet-hot flavor that's instantly recognizable — are made from cinnamon bark, which contains beneficial and highly potent essential oils....
group of eggs Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/Getty Images Eggs can be a significant component of a nutritionally balanced diet. They contain 74 calories, 6 grams of protein and a significant amount of beneficial vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and Vitamin A. Before the question of whether eating eggs increase the body’s creatine levels can be answered, creatine’s function must first be established. Advertisement Creatine Creatine or creatine phosphate is stored within the muscles of the body in small quantities....
Do lentils contain all nine essential amino acids? Image Credit: Dimitris66/iStock/GettyImages Getting enough protein can be a challenge if you’re vegetarian, vegan or just not a fan of dairy, eggs, fish or meat. Protein is necessary for building muscle, repairing muscle tissue, creating strong hair and nails and helping move oxygen throughout your bloodstream. Advertisement Lack of protein can make you weak, can contribute to heart disease and failure of your respiratory system and can compromise your immune system....
