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Lasagna sheets should be boiled for roughly eight minutes, or until they have the desired tenderness. Image Credit: Tanya_F/iStock/GettyImages Lasagna sheets form the foundation for your homemade lasagna dish. If you cook them improperly, they can be either too hard and difficult to chew or too soft and flavorless. Advertisement Tip Lasagna sheets should be boiled for roughly eight minutes, or until they have the desired tenderness. How to Make Lasagna There are many ways to make lasagna, which can range from cheesy and beefy to light and vegetarian....

The USDA recommends cooking any beef to a minimum temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit to kill food-borne bacteria, which can multiply rapidly at warm temperatures below this point. However, some beef enthusiasts think this is too much and that 130 degrees Fahrenheit is best for medium-rare beef. A bottom round roast, also sometimes marketed as a rump roast, is ideal for medium-rare cooking because it can turn dry and chewy when overdone....

Pig heads are removed from animals to be grilled. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Pig roasts have been popular for years, but Southern barbecue fans and the Cuban community of Miami enjoy grilling their whole hogs. Before attempting this feat, find a large, covered grill. The smallest pigs weigh about 75 lbs. – almost four times the weight of a fully-stuffed Thanksgiving turkey. Once you’ve found a grill, find at least one strong friend to help you turn the beast....

Bonito fish has a sharp, distinctive flavor, which allows you to use a wide variety of herbs and spices without worrying about overwhelming its taste. Image Credit: akiyoko/iStock/GettyImages Rich in protein, bonitos fit into most diets. Whether you prefer bonito flakes, Pacific bonito or striped bonito, this delicious fish can be cooked in a multitude of ways. Experiment with healthy recipes like bonito steak, barbecued bonito fillet or bonito ceviche to diversify your meals....

Roast the nuts slowly to use macadamia nuts in cookies and other recipes. Image Credit: Amarita/iStock/GettyImages The shell of a macadamia nut is notoriously difficult to crack. The force required to shell a raw nut can pulverize the interior meat. Advertisement But with patience to let the macadamia slowly roast, you can dry the nuts in their shell and get the meat out to use for further roasting or in recipes like nut-crusted tilapia or white chocolate macadamia nut cookies....

Determine your baseline heart rate by checking your pulse while at rest. Image Credit: pixelfit/E+/GettyImages Knowing your baseline heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats per minute while at rest, can help you evaluate and monitor your cardiovascular health. Factors such as emotional state, body temperature, hormone levels, stress and activity levels can affect your baseline and cause a low or high pulse rate. Advertisement Read more: What Is a Dangerously Low Pulse Rate?...

A small bowl of psyllium seeds. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images In any detox program, it’s important to make sure that the wastes being drawn from the body are able to leave the body as well. Psyllium husk acts as a natural laxative, and is an ingredient in Metamucil. Psyllium husk comes from the seed of the plant Plantago ovata. It’s important to use psyllium husk with the proper amount of water during a detox; otherwise, the psyllium husk can actually obstruct the gastrointestinal tract....

To do a sumo squat exercise, step your feet farther apart than you would for a regular squat. Image Credit: Koldunova_Anna/iStock/GettyImages If your leg-day routine doesn’t involve sumo squats, you’re shortchanging yourself. The aptly named squat variation resembles the wide stance of a sumo wrestler and targets different muscles (like your hard-to-hit inner thighs) than a standard squat. Advertisement ​What is a sumo squat?​ It’s a wide-leg squat variation that requires a wider-than-usual stance — usually with feet set 3 to 4 feet apart and the toes pointed out....

Two people are wearing heart rate fitness monitor. Image Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images Exercising with a heart rate sensor allows you to check how much effort you bring based on your heart rate. The higher your heart rate, the harder your lungs work, which is proportionately tied to your calorie expenditure. If you have a heart murmur, you can still exercise using a heart rate sensor, but you will need to take some extra steps to protect your cardiovascular health....

If you want to get seasoning to stick to popcorn, you'll have to use some kind of liquid. Image Credit: carlosrojas20/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Making Seasoning Stick Flavor Options Recipes to Try Popcorn is a universally loved snack, but depending on the toppings you put on it, it might not be the best thing for your health. Movie popcorn is probably best eaten sparingly, but not to worry — you can still enjoy popcorn that's flavorful and nutritious if you use the right seasonings....

Salt helps flavor your steak while retaining moisture of dry-aged rib-eye. Image Credit: grandriver/E+/GettyImages The aging process of beef improves its flavor and tenderness. Most beef sold in supermarkets is vacuum-packed or shrink-wrapped to a styrofoam tray, according to Fine Cooking. This is known wet-aging. Advertisement Dry-aged beef undergoes a much more time-consuming process. Left exposed in a dry cooler, beef can lose 20 percent of its weight producing a concentrated beef flavor....

Improve your focus by eating nutrients that nourish your brain at breakfast. Image Credit: vaaseenaa/iStock/GettyImages Sure, devouring a pastry might be easy when you’re in a rush, but it may leave your brain in an unfocused fog, especially if you do it regularly. Eating a breakfast rich in nutrients that support your brain is one way to ensure you can stay focused and energized during your busy day to day....

Change up the protein on your weeknight dinner menu with any of these egg dinner recipes. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages Eggs are one of the more affordable protein options available to us, and we don’t need to limit them to breakfast alone. Actually, there are plenty of egg dinner recipes out there that not only taste great, but offer an array of valuable nutrients. Advertisement The truth is eggs can be enjoyed any time of day and for any meal, it's just a matter of how you cook them and what you pair with them....

Shrimp is a lean source of protein that happens to be low in calories, too. Image Credit: Xsandra/E+/GettyImages Eating food that’s low in calories doesn’t have to be as boring as it sounds. Advertisement "Selecting low-calorie foods does not mean flavor or nutrient content have to be compromised," dietitian Emily Wunder, RD, tells LIVESTRONG.com. Video of the Day Instead of trying to heap as much arugula as humanly possible into your mouth or eating salads for every meal in hopes of losing weight, it's better to incorporate a small serving size of a variety of foods that are both healthy and tasty....

Put on a podcast or playlist, and prep a week's worth of meals. Image Credit: yulkapopkova/E+/GettyImages Weekends are for relaxing, escaping into a captivating book and spending time with loved ones. You can accomplish all that while still keeping on track with your weight-loss goals. And while the choices you make around food and exercise are as important on weekends as weekdays, none of them have to derail your leisure time....

It's normal for anxiety to boost your resting heart rate. Image Credit: aldomurillo/iStock/GettyImages Struggling with heart-pounding anxiety? You’re not alone. Though your symptoms can also signal heart problems, experts say it’s common for anxiety to ramp up your resting heart rate. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 5 Things to Try if You're Feeling Anxious All the Time Video of the Day Heart-Racing Anxiety Anxiety and pulse can be directly tied to one another, says Shephal Doshi, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist and director of cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California....

Rust, which is also known as iron oxide, forms from iron being exposed to oxygen. Image Credit: Enrique Díaz / 7cero/Moment/GettyImages Should you continue to use your favorite rusty pan or rusted muffin tin, or is it unsafe? Whether it is a nonstick pan or a cast-iron skillet, caring properly for your cookware will help prevent rust and the potential health consequences of ingesting rust. Advertisement Tip Rust, which is also known as iron oxide, forms from iron being exposed to oxygen....

Licorice is a sweet treat. The differences between red and black licorice involve more than just color and flavor. The root of the licorice plant is used in herbal medicine as well as for flavoring foods, including some types of licorice candy. This means that some types of licorice are not safe to consume in large amounts due to the possible side effects of consuming licorice root. Advertisement Flavor Black licorice may be flavored with licorice extract, anise or a combination of the two....

A young female runner with a sore knee. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/Getty Images Your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, helps stabilize your knee during physical activities like running. A partial tear or complete rupture of your ACL can lead to knee instability, pain and swelling. Running with a torn ACL may be possible after conservative rehabilitation but depends on the severity of the tear and your symptoms. Consult your physician about your treatment options....

You can use a treadmill for a beep test. Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images If you’re preparing for a cardiovascular fitness test, you might be wondering if you can simulate the beep test on a treadmill. While this is not the ideal way to train, you can use cardio equipment like the treadmill to help you get ready for a multi-stage fitness test. Advertisement Tip Yes, you can use the treadmill to train for a beep test, but it is not ideal....