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Brisket is a cut of beef that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Image Credit: golubovy/iStock/GettyImages Brisket is a cut of beef that can be prepared in a variety of ways. However, this cut is collagen-rich and can be challenging to cook properly. Cooking brisket in an electric roaster oven can help you slow-cook your meat so that it’s juicy and tender. Advertisement Read more: 15 of the Best Lean Animal Proteins Video of the Day Cooking Brisket in a Roaster You can choose among several ways to cook your brisket....

A 1-cup serving of fresh squid -- also known as calamari -- is low in fat, rich in protein and an excellent source of essential nutrients like copper, selenium and vitamin B-12. However, one of the most popular ways to prepare squid is deep-frying, a method that can significantly increase your intake of fat and cholesterol per serving. By choosing a cooking method like boiling, you can prepare low-fat squid that is healthy, tender and versatile....

Adding dandelion tea to your routine might come with perks, so long as you're not allergic. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/Dušan Zidar In This Article What Is Dandelion Tea? Health Benefits How to Make Dandelion Tea Side Effects Dandelions are far more than just a backyard weed. These pretty yellow puff-tops that pop up in springtime have been used medicinally for centuries, in traditional Chinese medicine, in Europe and by Native Americans, per Mount Sinai....

This mobility routine is perfect for active recovery days — you can even do it in your office. Image Credit: NickyLloyd/E+/GettyImages It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to maximize your potential in the gym — and avoid injury — you shouldn’t exercise at full beast mode every day. In fact, taking some time to pump the brakes each week is just as vital as flooring the gas. Advertisement "Hard workouts place a lot of stress on your body," says Geoff Tripp, CSCS, certified personal trainer and head of fitness at Trainiac....

Unilateral exercises are great to challenge and improve your balance. Image Credit: Kelsey Tucker/DescribeTheFauna.com Most people have a dominant side, so when you squat or leg press, the stronger leg naturally takes the lead, says Michele Olson, PhD, professor of sport science at Huntingdon College. “The weaker leg will struggle harder to complete the same number of repetitions. So one-legged moves can go far to balance out the right and left sides of the lower body....

A resistance band is a simple, convenient way to target your chest and triceps. Image Credit: Peter Marino/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Resistance bands are inexpensive, versatile and easy to store — plus they deliver. This challenge builds full-body strength using only bands. Get all the details on the challenge here. While the barbell bench press reigns supreme as the most common chest exercise, there are other ways to work your pectoral muscles. That’s good news if you’re traveling, working out at home or don’t feel comfortable with a barbell....

If you have a gas stove and can't replace it with an electric range, there are a few steps you can take to using it more safely. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Health Effects Ventilation Is Key Summary Electric Stoves 101 A stove is the centerpiece of your kitchen....

Snack on pumpkin seeds to get healthy nutrients like protein, fiber and zinc. Image Credit: Marek Walica/iStock/Getty Images Pumpkin seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch, which is why they’re great to eat raw, sprouted or cooked. While the dangers of pumpkin seeds are minimal, there are some situations where the snack may affect your health. Advertisement Tip It's generally considered safe to eat raw pumpkin seeds, although it's possible to have an allergic reaction to or get food poisoning from the snack....

You may be able to beat recurrent BV by getting more probiotics in your diet via food or a supplement. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages In This Article Symptoms Causes How to Treat It How to Prevent It Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is just one of the many unpleasant conditions that people with vaginas can experience, but it's especially annoying when it's recurring. BV that keeps coming back could be connected to your sex life, hygiene routine or something else....

Changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity can lead to a barometric pressure headache. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Does it seem like you can always predict a headache on the horizon based on the weather forecast? You’re definitely onto something. From thunderstorms to sunny days, weather changes can produce a barometric pressure headache or miserable migraine symptoms. Advertisement We spoke with Britany Klenofsky, MD, an assistant professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to decipher the relationship between meteorological conditions and migraines, as well as ways to ward off weather-induced headaches....

Eating right improves training performance. Image Credit: ognianm/iStock/Getty Images For a Marine, nutrition is just as important as physical training. What you eat affects not only your weight and health but also your physical and mental performance, the ability to maintain control on the field and how you heal from injury. The basic training diet is aimed at getting the Marine to eat more nutrient-rich foods for optimal performance. Advertisement Maintaining a Healthy Weight The basic training diet starts with balancing calories to maintain a healthy weight....

High in water and fiber, blueberries can help soften your stool and increase bowel movement frequency. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages About 16 out of 100 adults and more than one-third of older adults struggle with constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). If you experience this problem, consider switching to a constipation diet plan. Simple things, such as starting your day with oatmeal and blueberries, can make all the difference....

Normal eyelids may be darker than facial skin. A yellowish to brown color of your skin on the eyelids and other body areas may be perfectly normal for you. A way to help distinguish normal from abnormal is to look at both eyelids carefully in good light. If the discoloration is the same on both eyelids, not patchy or bumpy and covers the same area, it is probably benign. Check with your doctor who can do this comparison with ideal lighting and also ask about your general health....

Butt exercises can help you stay in shape during pregnancy. Image Credit: Vasyl Dolmatov/iStock/GettyImages Pregnancy can come with a laundry list of restrictions — exercise isn’t one of them. In fact, the more active you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be to manage labor and adjust to changes in your body. What’s more, it may help you get back in shape after the birth. Pregnant people can keep up daily physical activity, as long as it’s not too strenuous....

Fill your diet with whole foods. Image Credit: Oksana_S/iStock/GettyImages As you age, your metabolism slows and your muscle mass decreases, which can lead to weight gain in the long run. A sample meal plan for a 50-year-old woman should be high in protein, with moderate amounts of carbs and fats. Regular exercise, especially strength training, is paramount. Advertisement Weight Gain and Aging You eat the right foods, hit the gym regularly and have an active lifestyle....

The nutritional information of gumbo depends on the ingredients used. Image Credit: mphillips007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Calories Protein Fat Carbohydrates Gumbo, a Creole stew usually containing okra, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, roux — a mixture of flour and fat — and seafood, as well as sausage or other meat, is a hearty meal. The calories in gumbo may contribute to your daily nutritional goals, but the exact number varies based on ingredients....

A woman is drinking a cup of coffee. Image Credit: ArthurHidden/iStock/Getty Images Low-carb dieters who consume very few carbohydrates often go into ketosis. Ketosis develops when you use up your glycogen stores and need an alternate source of energy. Your body forms ketone bodies as it breaks down fat to use for energy, and you excrete ketones in the urine. Low-carb dieter use ketone test strips to ensure that they’re following the diet correctly and burning fat....

If you take thyroid hormone, you don't have to avoid eating certain foods, but when you eat is critical. Image Credit: Vanessa Nunes/iStock/GettyImages If you have hypothyroidism and take thyroid hormone — Synthroid, Levoxyl or Tirosint brands of levothyroxine — you may wonder if there are foods that might interfere with its absorption or boost its potency. As it turns out, there are no dietary restrictions, but when you eat is key....

You should never drink wine, or any other alcoholic beverage, while you are taking any antihistamines. Image Credit: gdjukanovic/iStock/GettyImages Although antihistamines can provide relief from allergy symptoms, taking an antihistamine and alcohol together may trigger some unwelcome side effects. You could become extremely drowsy and find it difficult to concentrate. Advertisement Tip You should never drink wine or any other alcoholic beverage while you are taking any antihistamines. The medication and alcohol can make you drowsy, creating a potentially dangerous combination, says the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism....

Citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C for kids. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images From fresh strawberries to orange juice and multiflavored fruit snacks, children receive vitamin C from a number of sources. An antioxidant known for shortening the duration of the common cold, vitamin C helps the growth and maintenance of the body’s tissues. Children need to eat foods filled with vitamin C because the body does not make the vitamin on its own....