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There are so many ways to cook chorizo sausage, and the best option depends on which type you're using. Image Credit: ninikas/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Mexican-Style Chorizo Spanish-Style Chorizo How to Store and Eat It Chorizo is a savory sausage that is made in two distinct ways. Mexican-style chorizo is uncooked and is typically packed in inedible plastic casings. Advertisement Spanish chorizo, on the other hand, is a dried, cured pork sausage that can vary in flavor and level of curing....

Slow cooker broccoli is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it side dish that will delight your taste buds and up your nutrition game. Image Credit: kobeza/iStock/GettyImages Forget pulling out the pots and pans or turning on the oven. Slow cooker broccoli is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it side dish that will delight your taste buds and up your nutrition game. Just be sure to keep it light and healthy. Advertisement Roasted Slow Cooker Broccoli Roasting is one of the tastiest ways to prepare this cruciferous veggie that’s rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins C, E, K and folate....

Close-up of frozen ravioli. Image Credit: Gennady Kravetsky/Hemera/Getty Images Frozen pasta is a fast and convenient ingredient to have on hand for those nights when you need a healthy meal in a hurry. Serving frozen pasta provides the carbohydrates needed for energy, and depending on what tortellini or ravioli are stuffed with, can also offer a serving or two of protein. Cooking frozen pasta is no more or less difficult or complicated than cooking fresh or dried pasta....

Brie is native to France. If you eat a traditional French meal, you will encounter a cheese course which may include a wheel or wedge of Brie. Or, you may decide to include Brie as one of your hors d'oeuvre offerings. The soft texture and shape of the cheese may make it seem difficult to cut. In reality, cutting Brie is not difficult at all. You can find Brie in most grocery stores or in specialty cheese shops....

Journaling can help you process the wide range of emotions you may be feeling after the death of a loved one. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Losing a loved one is an experience we will all face. Yet grief is a unique process that looks and feels different for everyone, making it difficult to navigate and understand. Advertisement While your personal wellness may (or may not) take a back seat during the grieving process, experts suggest that you try not to abandon your own needs completely....

The Turkish get-up exercise is a complicated move. But learning how to do it comes with big benefits. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Variations Some days, it feels hard enough to get up off the couch and stand up, period. Now try starting on the ground with a kettlebell in tow. Advertisement Yes, the Turkish get-up (TGU) is challenging — taking you from lying down to a full standing position with a kettlebell overhead....

Believe it or not, walking in place is a great way to meet your step goals while burning extra calories and staying active throughout the day. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages Anyone who wears a fitness tracker likely knows — right this moment — just how many steps they’ve taken so far today. Believe it or not, walking in place is a great way to meet your step goals while burning extra calories and staying active throughout the day....

There are three common culprits behind a poop so big it clogs the toilet. Image Credit: boonchai wedmakawand/Moment/GettyImages Oh my gosh, it’s your worst nightmare: You poop and, quite honestly, you feel so much better. Like a lighter, better version of yourself. Only then you turn around and look in the loo. The log is so large you’re worried it’s not going to flush down. (Seriously, ​will it​?) Advertisement "[Taking a large poop] can be really embarrassing for people, especially if it happens when they're out at a restaurant or someone else's house," says Jacqueline Wolf, MD, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and author of ​A Woman's Guide to a Healthy Stomach​....

There are several methods to thaw frozen bread, including baking, placing in a toaster oven and letting it sit at room temperature. Image Credit: Oxana Medvedeva/iStock/GettyImages In This Article On the Counter In the Oven In the Refrigerator In the Toaster Oven Best Bread to Freeze Thawing Slices vs. Loaves Freezing is a cost-effective way to preserve food if you're unable to use it all before it goes bad. While freezing is relatively straightforward, thawing food properly can be tricky....

Keeping your teeth in tip-top shape is actually a heart-healthy habit. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Listen to Your Heart highlights the simple nutrition, fitness and lifestyle changes you can make for a healthy heart at any age. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and don’t smoke — these are the tried-and-true ways to keep your ticker in tip-top shape. But beyond getting your veggies and hitting the gym, there are other preventive measures you can take to help lower your risk of developing heart-related diseases....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Pain on the outer side of your foot is most likely caused by some kind of injury. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages The 6 Best Shoes for Arthritis The Best Painkillers for Every Type of Pain The 8 Best Shoes for Bunions, According to Podiatrists by Jenn Sinrich Why Foot Problems Get More Common With Age, and What to Do About It by Emilia Benton How Bad Is It Really to Always Go Barefoot at Home?...

references American Academy of Dermatology Association: “How To Prevent Athlete's Foot” Mayo Clinic: “Athlete's foot” Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. If your athlete's foot is not healing, your after-shower routine may be to blame. Image Credit: Drazen_/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: Drazen_/E+/GettyImages “Keeping the toenails short prevents fungus from entering under the toenail from the surrounding skin,” Dr....

1 of 10 Overview Say so long to your 3 p.m. coffee run. While there's nothing wrong with a little caffeine, there are so many other healthy options that can help power you through that foggy midday slump. Read on for eight ways to recharge when you're feeling scattered and sluggish. Image Credit: @andreeas via Twenty20 2 of 10 1 Get Back to Nature. Just 15 to 20 minutes outside not only increases your energy, but it also give you an instant mood-boost, according to research from the University of Rochester....

If you're not tolerant of heat, you might want to watch out for these capsaicin-rich peppers. Image Credit: 19msa05/iStock/GettyImages “Spice up your life” is more than a catchy Spice Girls song — it’s exactly what capsaicin does to food and your body. If your mouth feels like it’s on fire whenever you eat hot sauce or spicy peppers, then you’re experiencing the instant effects of capsaicin. Advertisement Capsaicin is naturally found in all chili peppers, such as jalapenos, habaneros and shishito peppers....

You can loosen tight neck and upper back muscles in just a matter of minutes with these stretches. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Sore quads are certainly no walk in the park. A tight lower back isn’t ideal either. But neck pain and stiffness is a whole other situation. Advertisement Luckily, all you need is 10 minutes to give your stiff trapezius muscles a little release. Whether you wake up with a kink in your neck or feel some stress after a grueling workout, Samuel Chan, physical therapist, recommends giving this quick routine a try....

Strengthen your arms and glutes with this stair workout. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/GettyImages Ever brew a cup of coffee while listening to music and scrolling through social media? These days, it feels like multi-tasking is a must. So, why not apply that concept to your workouts, too? Advertisement This at-home stair workout, crafted by April Whitney, certified personal trainer, will sculpt your arms and tone your glutes at the same time — and it's only 20 minutes long, so not a second is wasted....

A plant-based diet can help you lose weight — if you do it strategically. Image Credit: Compassionate Eye Foundation/Natasha Alipour Faridani/DigitalVision/GettyImages You’ve heard all the buzz about plant-based diets — they boast promising health benefits and may even help you drop a few pounds. Advertisement If you've been meaning to give this veggie-forward eating plan a whirl, there are a few things to consider and plan for to ensure your plant-forward diet is a success....

Set aside some time to focus on your post-workout routine. Image Credit: Andrea Gjestvang/Moment/GettyImages If you’re the kind of person that leaves the gym immediately after a tough workout (and who among us hasn’t done that at least once?), listen up! What you do after your workout matters as much as the hard work you put in during. Your after-workout actions can be the difference between seeing results and plateauing....

Avoid refined sweets, control your moods Sugar addiction is complicated by the fact that sweetened foods are widely available. Unfortunately, refined sugars upset blood sugar levels, creating a jagged cycle of energy surge and crash. Individuals can develop a relationship with sugar that mirrors illegal drug addiction, according to addiction specialist Kathleen DesMaisons. By decreasing sugar intake, moving towards complex carbohydrates and eating moderately and mindfully, you can gain control of your emotions, behavior and your appearance....

Detoxes and cleanses seem to be all the rage these days. Image Credit: ediebloom/iStock/GettyImages Despite their popularity, cleanses are not always the most healthy option. Experts have weighed in on their harmful effects, and studies have underscored that cleanses and detoxes, such as the baking soda detox, often lack efficacy. Advertisement The Skinny on Cleanses Detoxes and cleanses seem to be all the rage these days. A smattering of concoctions and food combinations characterized as cleanses have been gaining traction on the internet....