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Restaurants often soak potatoes, but the carb count stays the same. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images If you’re a spud lover but try to keep your calorie or carbohydrate count to a minimum, the thought that presoaking potatoes might remove carbohydrates could have you cheering. Hold your hurrahs; there is no evidence that soaking potatoes can reduce the starch content of potatoes enough to cause significant carbohydrate reduction. Soaking can remove starch, a type of carbohydrate, but only from the cut surfaces of a potato....

Three young men lifting dumbells at the gym. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images The shoulder joint has the largest range of motion of any of your joints, which makes it the most vulnerable to injury. The joint has the ability to move into 1,600 positions throughout a three-dimensional space. This freedom of movement makes the shoulder vulnerable because of an inherent lack of stability that allows for movement. The dumbbell bench press is an example of an exercise that may compromise the shoulder due to stress on the joint....

If you want your upper body muscles to grow, you have to subject them to the right stimuli. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages To build upper body muscle fast, you need three things: A killer, full upper body workout routine; proper nutrition, including protein and a slight calorie surplus; and the right recovery time in between your workouts. Advertisement Ingredients for Muscle Hypertrophy If you want your upper body muscles to grow, you have to subject them to the right stimuli....

Lean chicken breast on a cutting board. Image Credit: MarianVejcik/iStock/Getty Images You can find a variety of different forms of bacteria living on the human skin. The most common bacterial causes of cellulitis are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Symptoms include a red, swollen, painful spreading rash and an infection that may result in chills, a fever and general fatigue. Consult your physician if you suspect cellulitis development, as this diagnosis may progress into a more serious condition if left untreated....

Gentle exercise can help with hip problems after pregnancy. Image Credit: Vasyl Dolmatov/iStock/GettyImages According to the American Pregnancy Association, there are many factors that contribute to discomfort and pain during pregnancy. The increasing abdomen, hormones and changing posture may create stress to your joints. Supportive devices, proper sleeping positions and exercise may help during pregnancy and with hip pain after childbirth. Advertisement Hip Anatomy and Pregnancy Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint....

Small portions of high-protein foods like tuna are a nutritious part of your long-term diet after bariatric surgery. Image Credit: Julie Deshaies/iStock/GettyImages It’s important to follow a special diet after weight-loss surgery to help your body recover and to give the procedure the best shot at success. And understanding how much you can eat after gastric bypass and other weight-loss procedures will help your post-surgery diet go more smoothly. Advertisement There are several types of weight-loss surgeries (also known as bariatric surgeries), all of which alter your digestive system to help you lose weight, according to the Mayo Clinic....

Stretching a pulled muscle can improve flexibility after injury. Image Credit: da-kuk/E+/GettyImages You might be eager to start working out after an injury such as a pulled muscle. But, it’s not always easy to know when it’s safe to do so. These injuries vary widely in severity, which affects recovery time. A mild injury might start to feel better in the first week, while a more serious muscle strain can take a few months to heal....

The best oven-baked tilapia recipes are flavored with tasty seasonings and yield a well-done crust. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages As a white fish, tilapia easily takes on the flavors of the other foods you combine it with. You can make a range of oven-baked tilapia recipes, including panko-crusted baked tilapia and Cajun-seasoned baked tilapia. Advertisement Fish like tilapia are considered a nutritious addition to any diet because they are good sources of protein and unsaturated fatty acids, according to the American Heart Association....

Foodies might flinch when you call a flank steak a “London broil,” which is technically a steak recipe rather than a cut of meat. Image Credit: 4kodiak/iStock/GettyImages Foodies might flinch when you call a flank steak a “London broil,” which is technically a steak recipe rather than a cut of meat. But however you know this type of steak, a smoked London broil is special — not to mention faster to cook in a smoker than brisket or ribs....

Cook steaks quickly on the stove top. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images Cooking steak on the stove without oil is a quick and easy process called pan-searing. Though some procedural details vary depending on the cut of meat and its size, the general process is universal. Only sear fully thawed meat; otherwise the outside cooks far quicker than the inside. Even searing beef that’s still chilled from being in the refrigerator negatively affects the quality of the finished steak....

You can cook a raw ham steak up rather quickly and have a delicious dinner ready in minutes. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Safety How to Cook It Ways to Eat It If cooking an entire ham sounds daunting, a ham steak dinner is a quick, simple alternative. Ideal for serving one or two people, ham steak is a smaller cut of ham sold as thick slices, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), and is typically cooked in a pan on the stovetop....

The best way to defrost a boneless chicken breast is to refrigerate it overnight. Image Credit: Boris SV/Moment/GettyImages The fastest way to defrost chicken is to use the microwave, but when you choose this method, it’s important to cook it immediately afterward. The preferred way to thaw chicken involves letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight. Advertisement Tip The best way to defrost a boneless chicken breast is to refrigerate it overnight....

Woman in exercise class at gym Image Credit: Picturenet/Blend Images/Getty Images The belly is often the last place where fat is lost, especially in men who are prone to store fat around their midsection and in post-menopausal women. Stubborn belly fat will only reduce if you reduce your total body fat. This requires a caloric deficit that’s accumulated through diet and exercise. A deficit of 500 calories a day can result in weight loss of 1 pound a week....

references GCN Tech: "How to Custom Paint a Bike Like a Pro With Some Help From Fatcreations" A custom paint job can look better than the factory coat. Image Credit: Rrrainbow/iStock/Getty Images Image Credit: Rrrainbow/iStock/Getty Images Paint Primer Bike Paint Clear Finishing Coat How to Paint a Bike The 12 Best Beginner Bikes for Adults and How to Find Your Perfect Fit Painter’s tape or trash bags Steel wool or high-grit sandpaper Wet cloth Paint primer Bike paint Top coat paint...

One cup of blueberries contains 28 mcg of vitamin K. If you have blood vessel or heart disease, or if your blood flow is poor, your doctor may recommend you take blood thinners. When prescribed new medication, it is important to talk to your doctor about possible food interactions with the medication. The salicylates and vitamin K in blueberries can affect the way certain blood thinners work. Advertisement Blood Thinners Blood thinners are medications prescribed by your doctor that help reduce the formation of blood clots in your arteries and veins, which reduces your risk of having a heart attack or stroke....

Sure, running on the beach feels harder, but does it actually burn more calories? Image Credit: Joe Klementovich / Aurora Photos/Aurora Open/GettyImages Think back to the first time you ever ran on the beach (or any other place you usually find sand). It was probably way more work than you’d expected, right? Running on the sand is like climbing stairs: No matter how fit you think you are, you’re suddenly, inexplicably breathless after just a few steps....

Mountain biking encompasses a variety of riding styles. Mountain biking encompasses a variety of styles of off-road riding. As a result, no firm guidelines for calorie burning exist for mountain biking. However, you can estimate your calorie usage by taking into account a few different factors. Advertisement Weight According to an article in “Shape” magazine by Amy Goldhammer, if you’re a 145-lb. woman, you’ll burn about 528 calories per hour mountain biking on terrain of moderate difficulty....

Testosterone is the primary anabolic hormone. A proper diet helps you maintain lean muscle mass, lose fat and achieve proper hormonal function. In men, eating the right foods ensures that the testicles secrete an adequate amount of testosterone. While no foods can cause you to produce an abundance of testosterone, select foods high in the certain fats, vitamins and minerals bring previously low levels up to normal. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any dietary program, and if you feel you have low testosterone levels, see a physician....

Children can get lysine through protein, including poultry. All children need the essential amino acid lysine, which aids the body in proper growth. The body does not make essential amino acids. Adults and children generally get amino acids from foods. Most children get enough lysine from food, but some children, such as those on a vegan diet who do not eat beans, may require a lysine supplement. Consult your doctor before giving lysine to your child; only your doctor can decide if the supplement is safe and beneficial for your child....

There isn't a single oil that can do it all, so you may need a few oils in your arsenal to cover your bases. Image Credit: Igor Ploskin/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Vegetable vs. Canola Oil Canola Oil Vegetable Oil Healthy Fats in Oil Substituting Between drizzling over salad for flavor, greasing a nonstick pan and adding to recipes to yield a crispy texture, oils have a wide variety of purposes when it comes to food....