The amount of weight you can lose by not eating bread depends on many factors. Image Credit: Marko Crnoglavac / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Embarking on a weight loss program is a positive step toward better health. As you evaluate your food choices, you’d like to know if taking bread off the menu will help you drop additional pounds. You’d also like helpful tips on avoiding processed foods that don’t support a healthy diet....
To cook a cross-cut rib roast indoors, season your meat and set it atop a bed of chopped onions in a roasting pan. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages When cold weather hits and your desire to go outside and make your dinner on the grill wanes, it’s time to start thinking about some delicious, low-maintenance meals to make indoors. Cross rib roast is a great option for meat lovers, as it’s super tender, scrumptious and easy to make....
Razor fish, or clams, belong to a family of shellfish found in most of the world's coastal regions. Image Credit: Sima_ha/iStock/GettyImages Razor fish, or clams, belong to a family of shellfish found in most of the world’s coastal regions. Their shells are more fragile than those of most other shellfish, so they have to be harvested by hand rather than with the big dredges used for most other clams. Advertisement This makes razor fish costlier than other varieties, so they're seldom harvested commercially....
It is best to eat healthy nutrient dense food if you are looking to gain weight. Image Credit: Ozgur Coskun/iStock/GettyImages The best method of weight gain is to eat a healthy diet of nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, dairy products, olive oil, nuts and seeds. When increasing your caloric intake, you can expect to gain 1 to 2 pounds per week. Advertisement How Is Underweight Defined?...
Reheat leftover French fries in a toaster oven. Image Credit: Coast-to-Coast/iStock/Getty Images Heating up leftover French fries in a toaster oven will give you a crunchy, delicious snack or side dish. A toaster oven won’t heat up the kitchen as much as a standard oven, and it uses less electricity, making it an efficient appliance for reheating a small number of fries. The key to properly reheating French fries, whether they are homemade or brought from a restaurant, is to cook them for a short amount of time at a high temperature so they don’t have a chance to dry out....
Herbal remedies may help lower blood glucose levels along with other treatments. Type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes is a chronic disease that is becoming increasingly common. This metabolic condition develops when your body does not produce adequate levels of the hormone insulin, which transports sugar, or glucose, from the blood into the cells where it can be used for energy. High blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, can lead to serious effects on the body, including nerve damage, heart disease and even blindness....
There are a few ways you can cut acidity in tomato sauce, and it depends on which ingredients you have on hand. Image Credit: ARTindividual/iStock/GettyImages In This Article With Sugar With Carrots With Sweet Onions A staple of Italian cooking and a valuable source of vitamin C, tomato sauce provides a basis for many dishes. But some tomatoes have a lot of ascorbic acid, which can contribute to stomach discomfort and bitter taste....
Corn syrup is often used to thin frosting, making it easier to use when piping and decorating cakes. Image Credit: Nazar Abbas Photography/Moment/GettyImages Corn syrup is an ingredient with many uses in the baker’s kitchen. It’s made by breaking down corn starch into individual glucose molecules, and so it’s basically 100 percent glucose, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Advertisement Corn syrup helps prevent other sugars from crystallizing, which is one reason it's often added to candy and frosting....
Stuffing tacos with beans, avocados and veggies packs protein and fiber, two nutrients that will keep you full at supper. Image Credit: vaaseenaa/iStock/GettyImages With a properly stocked pantry and some fresh veggies on hand, you can score some serious points in the dinner game — every single night. Advertisement From a hearty Pot Pie Soup to a Couscous Verde Bowl, we've pulled together 40 plant-based dinners that feature common pantry items, along with a few other basics such as fresh or frozen veggies and lean proteins that you probably have on hand right now....
Exercise after 40 may look different than it did in your 20s and 30s, but with a few expert tips, you can be fit at any age. Image Credit: Nitat Termmee/Moment/GettyImages Whether you’ve maintained an exercise routine for as long as you can remember or you’re a bit removed from your peak level of fitness, one thing’s for certain: Your body isn’t the same at 40, 50 and beyond as it was in your 20s and 30s....
Eating certain foods could cause smelly armpits even after you've put on deodorant. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Why Armpits Smell Hormones Medications Intertrigo Hyperhidrosis Medical Condition Foods Tips to Nix BO We depend on deodorant to keep our sweatiness and stink in check. So, when your deodorant fails you, and your armpits can't pass the sniff test, well, that's the pits. Advertisement If you've ever battled BO even after you've applied antiperspirant or deodorant, you might be scratching your head wondering, why do I still stink?...
Boost your overall balance, strength and power with lower-body exercises like step-ups and squats. Image Credit: martinedoucet/E+/GettyImages Leg exercises don’t have to be complicated to be effective — and they don’t need to require any equipment either. Advertisement There are plenty of body-weight leg exercises you can add to your strength program that will help you improve your strength in daily life and get closer to your fitness goals, too. Advertisement Leg workouts engage the major muscle groups of your lower body, which helps improves overall athletic performance and support lean muscle growth....
GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn or indigestion. Image Credit: Varangkana Petchson / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Acid reflux and high blood pressure often travel together as the two conditions share many risk factors, namely obesity and elements of a poor diet. Exactly how they’re connected isn’t quite clear, but managing both is essential. Advertisement Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic version of what's commonly called acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn or indigestion, according to the American Gastroenterological Association....
Triceps dips can put your shoulder in a less-than-optimal position. Image Credit: opolja/iStock/GettyImages Your triceps are a tricky spot to target. They’re generally weaker than your biceps, and when you do work them out, you’re definitely sore the next day. Yet, strengthening the triceps is important, as they assist all your arm movements. Advertisement Unfortunately, you might be doing some pretty common triceps exercises that are simply a waste of time, either because they make you more likely to have poor form or they're just not designed to make the most of all the effort you're putting into them....
When to Worry About Low Blood Pressure After Exercise Image Credit: Halfpoint Images/Moment/GettyImages Exercise is effective at lowering blood pressure, especially when you work out on a regular basis. But can physical activity lower blood pressure too much? Here’s what you need to know about blood pressure during and after exercise and when you need to worry. Advertisement What’s in a Number? When you exercise, two important indicators of its impact on your system are your blood pressure and your heart rate....
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If it's a muscle strain, swelling and bruising may develop. Image Credit: JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra images/GettyImages Exercise is supposed to be good for you, so when it starts causing you abdominal pain it might make you question its value. Side stitches are the most common cause of abdominal pain during a workout. However, muscle cramps, indigestion and a muscle strain can also be to blame. Plus, it’s always possible that sharp pains could be the sign of a more serious condition requiring medical attention....
A plate of cooked tofu. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/Getty Images A perforated bowel is a serious condition, and immediate action such as surgery needs to be taken to prevent infection and death, according to the Merck Manual. Bacteria from the bowel can spill into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, an infection of the abdominal lining. While the infection can be treated with antibiotics and the perforation repaired with surgery, the patient must eat a specific diet in order to recover from a perforated bowel....
Weight fluctuations are common and can occur for many different reasons. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/GettyImages Weight fluctuations are common and occur for a variety of reasons. It is possible to weigh more the day after you strength train, though it is typically because of temporary changes. It is unlikely that overnight you can “gain” four pounds of either muscle or fat. Advertisement It is more likely that the weight gain after lifting is due to a cause other than your strength routine the day prior....
The caffeine in your coffee could be boosting your insulin level. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Nearly 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine, with the principal source being coffee. Chronic coffee consumption has been linked to a substantially lower risk for type 2 diabetes, particularly if you drink five or more cups daily. In contrast, consumption of caffeine alone is associated with an increase in your blood glucose level and a reduced sensitivity to the insulin released from your pancreas....
