If you have some frozen tuna steaks on hand but aren’t sure what to do with them, you can cook them several ways. Image Credit: By Sashertootie/Moment Open/GettyImages If you have some frozen tuna steaks on hand but aren’t sure what to do with them, you can cook them several ways. You can sear them on the stove top, bake them or grill them. What you choose depends on the recipe and time you have available....
Apple slices only take a few minutes to cook in a microwave. Image Credit: jrwasserman/iStock/Getty Images Try your microwave as a fast and easy alternative to baking or frying when you want to cook apple slices. You can eat the cooked apples plain right out of the microwave, or use them to make anything from applesauce to microwave apple crisp. Depending on how you plan to use the apples, you can cook them with the skins on or peel them....
Canadian bacon is easily made in just a few minutes. Image Credit: photonewman/iStock/Getty Images Not exclusively from the northern country, Canadian bacon is a very popular breakfast food item in the United States and Canada. It is made from pork and is much thicker and lower in fat than more common slices of bacon. Canadian bacon is used in several recipes and can be paired with a variety of foods. One of the most common ways to cook this food is in a pan on a stove top....
Young woman holding a glass of water. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Regular exercise and a low-calorie diet are typically used to flatten the stomach. Exercise helps increase your metabolism, which causes your body to burn more calories. When you combine exercise with a low-calorie diet, your body is forced to use fat storage to make up the calorie difference. Once you begin to burn fat around your body, including your belly, you can get a flat stomach....
It's normal to feel anxious about your health right now, but there are ways to manage that stress. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Waking up with an unexpected sniffle. Passing a person on the street who’s coughing. Walking into a busy grocery store. Advertisement These kinds of scenarios might not have stressed you out this time last year, even with cold and flu season ramping up. But in 2020, the looming threat of COVID-19 probably has you on edge — or even straight up anxious — about getting sick....
Sore triceps don't have to leave you sidelined. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages While it’s always best to check with your doctor if you feel persistent triceps pain or other muscle aches, sore triceps can usually be pinned on two or three prime “suspects.” Advertisement Triceps ache after a workout? Your upper arms may need more conditioning before you push them too hard. Achiness after light activity? A triceps tear from a sudden wrench or strain from overusing those muscles in your daily life may be the cause....
If you want 8 pack abs you are going to have to do cardio. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages To get eight-pack abs fast requires two things: Muscular abs to maximize visibility and very low body fat levels to reveal your chiseled mid-section. Advertisement Losing fat fast requires a multi-faceted approach: a caloric deficit to trigger fat loss, cardiovascular training and resistance training. Like a recipe, no meal is complete without all the component parts....
A tuna steak is a thick cut of fish suitable for grilling or baking to an ideal tuna temperature. Image Credit: Tatyana Berkovich/iStock/GettyImages A tuna steak is a thick cut of fish suitable for grilling or baking to an ideal tuna temperature. Tuna’s naturally oily texture makes it an ideal choice for cooking over an outdoor barbecue, because the fish retains its texture and juiciness when grilled. Advertisement Bake tuna in the oven on its own, or brush it with a marinade....
Tofu and veggie skewers are a smart Weight Watchers dinner choice. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages If you’re following the new myWW program from WW (formerly called Weight Watchers), sticking to your SmartPoints budget for dinner doesn’t have to be a headache. The trick is building a stockpile of tried-and-true WW-friendly dinner recipes, so you can throw together a quick, tasty meal without worrying about calculating or overspending your daily points. Advertisement Here, Jaclyn London, RD, CDN, dietitian and head of nutrition and wellness at WW, explains the SmartPoints system, including how to stretch your points allowance....
references International Food Information Council: "2020 Food and Health Survey" American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap" United States Department of Agriculture: "Fiber Intake of the U.S. Population" Institute of Food Science + Technology: "Evaluation of the Prebiotic Potential of Five Kiwifruit Cultivars After Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion and Fermentation with Human Faecal Bacteria" 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: "Shifts Needed To Align With Healthy Eating Patterns" My Food Data: "Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) (Cooked)" My Food Data: "Cauliflower" Cleveland Clinic: "The 6 Best Seeds to Eat" We always advocate for whole foods first (and there are many fiber-filled options), but sometimes, the convenience of a tasty grab-and-go snack wins out....
Try one of these four arm-building tips below. Image Credit: xavierarnau/E+/GettyImages I grew up with a pair of pipe cleaners hanging from my shoulders. Every T-shirt left me with several inches of cotton flapping in the wind above each elbow. Advertisement If you're in the same boat, and you've also been struggling to build any size on your biceps and triceps, I can help. Video of the Day Check out these four arm-building tips below, and get ready to start building some muscle....
Choose dead bug exercise variations that fit your mobility and ab abilities. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com As far as ab exercises go, the dead bug exercise might just be the most deceptively difficult (and beneficial!) move you can do. Advertisement It goes like this: You lie on your back with your arms and legs off of the ground. Then, you extend one leg and the opposite arm, raise them back up, and switch sides....
Grab a towel and strengthen your back muscles. Image Credit: Dani Coleman/LIVESTRONG.com If you’re working out from home, your selection of gym equipment is likely limited. But here’s the good news: You don’t need expensive machines or heavy barbells to build a stronger back. Advertisement In fact, one tool for an effective back workout is in your linen closet or hanging in the bathroom. Yep, we're talking about a towel. When used strategically, a towel can be a terrific way to create the tension and resistance required for an upper-body strength routine....
references Quaker: Quaker Lightly Salted Rice Cakes Quaker: Quaker Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes Harvard Health Publishing: "Glycemic index for 60+ foods" Quaker Rice Cakes make for a low-calorie snack. Image Credit: Nicodape/iStock/Getty Images Image Credit: Nicodape/iStock/Getty Images Nutrition Info Glycemic Rating Ingredients Fiber: 0 g Total sugars: 0 g While the nutrition of a standard rice cake is pretty innocuous, the numbers change when it comes to flavored rice cakes....
Plated white fish filet. Image Credit: Maria_Lapina/iStock/Getty Images Whitefish refers to round- or flat-shaped fish with fins that live near or on the bottom of sea or lakes that are white in color. This includes cod, haddock, halibut, haddock, whiting, bass, hake, flounder, cat fish, pollock, perch and whiting. Whitefish are among the most common types of fish resulting in an allergic reaction. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop breathing difficulties as you may have a life-threatening reaction....
Almonds are a healthy snack that's convenient to eat on the go. Image Credit: Getty Images/Tetra Images Almonds are jam-packed with nutrients and make for a wholesome snack on the go. But popping one-too-many handfuls can rack up the calories fast! Advertisement To keep your portions in check, make sure to ration out 100-calorie servings instead of dipping your hand into the jar. That way, you'll reap almonds' heart-healthy benefits without undoing any weight-loss wins....
After eating beans, stomach pain, bloating, gas and cramps may occur, as these plants are rich in fermentable carbohydrates. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Beans are healthy foods containing various essential nutrients you need to consume on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many people avoid beans due to their side effects. After eating beans, stomach pain, bloating, gas and cramps may occur, as these plants are rich in fermentable carbohydrates. Advertisement Read more: The 10 Worst Foods for Bloating Video of the Day Bean Nutrition Facts Beans are part of the legume family, which includes chickpeas, lentils and a variety of other foods....
Benefits of Drinking a Spoonful of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Lose Weight Image Credit: Senia Effe / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Selecting extra virgin olive oil as a dietary fat is a healthy choice. While some evidence exists that olive oil may be helpful in your weight-loss efforts, dropping pounds requires a decrease in calorie intake, which is easy to track on a calorie counter. Consult your doctor to discuss healthy strategies and the use of extra virgin olive oil to help you lose weight....
potatoes and fries on a table No food generates body fat in any specific location, but some people put on weight in the thighs and buttocks more easily than others. If you put on weight in lower areas first, you have a health advantage over those who store fat around the waist. Eating too many potatoes could cause you to gain fat, but the condiments often contribute the higher numbers on your calorie counter app....
Lentils are legumes that can cause gas and heartburn. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/Photos.com/Getty Images Lentils are part of the legume family, which is notorious for causing bloating, gas and heartburn, especially if you have a weakened digestive system. Lentils are a high-fiber food that can help ease constipation and promote regularity. They also are high in protein, making them an ideal substitute for meat. Heartburn occurs when acid from undigested food backs up through your esophagus and causes a burning sensation in your chest....
