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Sausage in tomato sauce goes well with pasta. Image Credit: Alisa Korolevskaya/iStock/GettyImages Italian-Americans on the east coast of the U.S. often call tomato sauce “gravy.” Apparently, it comes from the Italian word sugo, which means gravy. Sugo al pomodoro is tomato gravy, and sugo all’arriabbiata is a spicy tomato gravy. Advertisement Tomato gravy, or tomato sauce, is made of fresh or canned tomatoes with garlic, onion and herbs such as parsley, oregano and basil....

Cut fresh rosemary from your herb garden to use its aromatic leaves in any of your chicken, fish, pork or meat dishes. The leaves this woody-stemmed plant produces are also tasty in breads, butter, soups, sauces and vegetable dishes.The plant yields a wealth of stems, so you can harvest it all season long and still have enough leftover for preserving. If you understand the when and how of cutting rosemary, you can protect the plant properly and keep it growing healthy herb sprigs all season long....

references World Health Organization: "Guidelines on food fortification with micronutrients" Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "What Is a Whole Grain?" Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "5 Whole Grains to Keep Your Family Healthy" American Heart Association: "Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Dietary Fiber" EWG: "HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? : EWG IDENTIFIED 23 EXCESSIVELY FORTIFIED CEREALS" AHA: "Added Sugars" EWG: "In New Round of Tests, Monsanto’s Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children" USDA: "WHAT ABOUT FORTIFIED FOODS?...

Bananas that are less ripe (and greener on the outside) can help with the discomfort that comes with morning bloat. Image Credit: Edalin/iStock/GettyImages The last thing you want to worry about before a busy day is a swollen belly, stomach pain or feeling uncomfortably full. Advertisement Bloating can be related to a number of factors, so it's a good idea to investigate the root cause of your individual problem — that way, you can be better equipped to know how to fix it, per John Hopkins Medicine....

references Sleep Medicine Reviews: “Interventions for sleep problems during pregnancy: A systematic review.” European Journal of Physiotherapy: “The effect of physical activity on sleep quality: a systematic review.” The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Problems of the Digestive System.” Johns Hopkins Medicine: "Get a Good Night's Sleep During Pregnancy" Mayo Clinic: "Women’s Wellness: The link between high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy and hot flashes" Is this an emergency?...

references Mayo Clinic: "Gluten-Free Diet" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Sources of Gluten" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" GFCO: "About Us" Get your hands on GF noodles in all the shapes you love. Image Credit: haoliang/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: haoliang/E+/GettyImages 9 Gluten-Free Spaghetti Sauce Brands You’ll Love Visit Page https://amzn.to This spaghetti is 100 percent corn-based, which means it's GF. Image Credit: Le Veneziane/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: Le Veneziane/LIVESTRONG.com A blend of rice and corn, this penne goes great with vodka sauce....

Combine cardio and Pilates for a heart-pumping, low-impact workout. Image Credit: Bridgette Duncan/LIVESTRONG.com When you think of cardio workouts, Pilates — performed mostly on a mat and created to be gentle on your joints — probably doesn’t come to mind. But jumping isn’t the only way to get your heart pumping. Advertisement By alternating between dynamic isometric and isokinetic movements (from the Hundred to push-ups, for example), "cardio Pilates can potentially increase your lung capacity, which is directly linked to improving blood circulation and oxygen flow to your muscles," says Bridgette Duncan, a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor....

references USDA FoodData Central: “Classic Saltine Crackers” USDA FoodData Central: “Saltine Crackers With Whole Grain” National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Low-Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods” ChooseMyPlate.gov: “All About the Grains Group” ChooseMyPlate.gov: “10 Tips: Choosing Whole-Grain Foods” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Keeping Your Emergency Kit Nutritious” National Cancer Institute: “Eating Hints: Before, During and After Cancer Treatment” Harvard Health Publishing: “Carbohydrates in Your Diet: It’s the Quality That Counts” USDA FoodData Central: “Nabisco Triscuit Thin Crisp Crackers Original” Saltines aren’t full of nutrients, but they are low in calories and fat, so some sources will list them as a better choice than buttery crackers or other options....

Tropical fruits often provide digestive enzymes. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Digestive enzymes can help provide relief from heartburn, acid reflux, sluggish bowels and diarrhea. A body in balance doesn’t need supplemental enzymes because it produces them on its own. Supplemental enzymes do help some people better access nutrients from the food they eat, especially if they have digestive distress. Instead of reaching for a pill, consider your lifestyle habits and diet as a way to naturally increase the production of the digestive enzymes in your body....

Don't eat too much calories. Image Credit: Sarah Lausch / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Don’t eat too many calories, don’t eat too few calories — coming up with meals to lose weight and gain muscle can be tough when there’s so much advice out there on the best way to do it. Are you better off loading up on protein? Or should you emphasize carbs instead? Advertisement Despite any misconceptions you might have heard in the past, it's possible to improve your muscle strength and performance while you still lose weight....

Drinking wine in moderation might actually benefit your health. Image Credit: UberImages/iStock/GettyImages Whether you enjoy it with dinner or sip a small amount before bed, a glass of red wine provides a relatively low-calorie indulgence. Although most people drink red wine for its complex taste or ability to take the edge off a stressful day, the antioxidant-filled spirit might actually benefit your health. And if that daily glass of red wine suppresses your appetite or decreases your daily calorie intake, it might even result in weight loss....

Coupled with a healthy, calorie-controlled diet, hot yoga can definitely lead to weight loss. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Hot yoga is not for the faint of heart. Classes lasting 60 to 90 minutes in rooms as hot as 105 degrees Fahrenheit are no easy feat. You’ll build muscle, you’ll gain flexibility, you’ll sweat and chances are good that you’ll lose weight. But weight loss and calories burned in hot yoga depend on many factors, only some of which are within your control....

Excessive amounts of vitamin E may decrease iron absorption. Image Credit: dei-sin/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found naturally in some foods and is also available as a supplement. It is an antioxidant and may help to prevent or delay certain diseases. Iron is an essential mineral that is important for a number of functions by the body. Vitamin E and iron may interact at high doses. It is important that you consult your physician before taking any supplements....

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, most people develop food allergies as children. Image Credit: canacol/Moment/GettyImages An allergy to nuts means you’re unable to consume tree nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pine nuts and Brazil nuts. People usually develop food allergies as children, but can also develop them as adults. It is not certain why the sudden onset of food allergies in adults occurs. Advertisement Tip According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, most people develop food allergies as children....

A woman is holding a sliced grapefruit. Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Getty Images Grapefruit is a healthy addition to any day. Red grapefruit is particularly beneficial because it is full of antioxidants like lycopene, vitamin C and beta-carotene. However, you may have noticed that grapefruit causes you more pain than it is worth. While most people can eat a grapefruit a day with no problems, several a day may cause a number of severe or chronic problems....

DHEA supplements can increase your risk for certain cancers, so it's best to avoid them unless your doctor recommends otherwise. Image Credit: elenaleonova/E+/GettyImages Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone your body naturally produces that is converted into testosterone and estrogen. You can also take it in supplement form — if that’s the case, knowing the best DHEA dosage for you may help you avoid certain side effects. Advertisement Here are DHEA's effects, how much DHEA you should take daily and potential supplement side effects to be aware of....

Eat right to fuel your kickboxing workouts. Image Credit: kzenon/iStock/Getty Images Kickboxing is a strenuous sport, but it the diet it requires isn’t much different from other sports of a similarly intense nature. There is no specific food that will work best for every athlete. Rather, a healthy kickboxing diet is about finding the right balance of macronutrients and calorie intake, based on the physical toll of the activity. Advertisement Physical Requirements Eat to increase muscle power....

After age 50, you'll have to moderate your diet no matter how serious you are about losing weight or gaining muscle. Image Credit: DGLimages/iStock/Getty Images Men over age 50 have special nutritional concerns to attend to when dieting. At this age, you have a lower metabolism and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, gout and prostate cancer than your younger counterparts, according to Eat Right Ontario. This means that whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain weight, or just stay healthy, you need to consume lower quantities of calories and cholesterol than someone of a less advanced age....

It is important to warm up before exercising. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Warm up before you work out to prepare your body for the impending challenge, even if that challenge is isolated to one muscle group. A warmer body is better able to execute the moves and is less likely to be injured as you crunch, twist, plank and stabilize. An ab workout that involves dynamic moves, such as hanging leg raises, or weighted moves, such as kneeling cable crunches, only invites injury if you’re not warmed up....

Do Lentils Make You Lose Weight? Image Credit: Getty Images/Polka Dot RF According to Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., in his book “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” lentils are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Lentils, pea-sized, disk-shaped legumes, can be brown, reddish-orange or green in color. No foods, including lentils, can make you lose weight or burn fat. Nevertheless, lentils are a diet-friendly food that can be a part of your weight loss eating plan....