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Frying cooked shrimp is easier to do than frying raw, but the secret to success is a perfectly crispy coating. Image Credit: manoa/Moment/GettyImages Whether you cook simple flour- or breadcrumb-coated shrimp or make a battered version, deep-fried shrimp is always a crowd pleaser if it’s done right. Frying cooked shrimp is easier to do than frying raw, but the secret to success is a perfectly crispy coating. Advertisement Obviously, deep-frying isn't the best if you're watching your weight....

With a little effort and preparation, you can practice Bikram yoga at home. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Whether you’re short on time and can’t get to the studio or you crave the privacy that comes with moving in your own space, doing hot yoga at home can be a rewarding experience. To get the most out of your at-home practice, there are several steps you can take before you crank up the heat and get flowing....

Throw sausage and veggies on a skewer and barbecue them for a quick, healthy meal. Image Credit: zi3000/iStock/GettyImages Kielbasa, or Polish sausage, has a satisfyingly garlicky flavor and a coarse texture. You’ll find it made with ground pork, but some versions also contain ground beef or turkey, and seasoned with garlic, smoke flavoring and marjoram. Advertisement Most kielbasa is fully cooked before packaging, but grilling it caramelizes the meat and enhances its smoky flavor....

Are you bringing the same salad to work week after week? Try a few of these new and creative salad ideas to jazz things up a bit. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages We get it: You’re tired of the same old lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion medley. Advertisement Sitting down to the same bowl of greens means it's time to find some new salad ideas in the form of creative, nutrient-dense, nutritious recipes....

A mature woman is holding a water bottle. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images The Arbonne 7 Day Body Cleanse Dietary Supplement is a detox program offered through the Arbonne beauty supply company. Ingredients found in the supplement include blue algae, red marine algae, chlorella, aloe and rhubarb. According to the manufacturer, detoxification allows you to get rid of toxins that could be causing medical problems, such as fatigue, stomach upset, and stress....

One day of binge eating isn't going to make you fat. Image Credit: sonja lekovic/iStock/Getty Images At one time or another you probably ate way more than you intended to eat. One day of binge eating may add a pound or two, but it’s temporary water weight, not fat. Continuously eating more calories than your body needs – day after day – is what causes fat gain. Consult with your doctor if you think your binge eating is out of control and is affecting your weight....

A woman is jogging on the street. Image Credit: Andy Sotiriou/Photodisc/Getty Images Running, whether sprinting, long distance or a combination, gets you fit in various ways. It builds cardiovascular strength, tones your legs, helps with stress relief and burns up to 1,000 calories an hour. The latter quality makes it useful in weight-loss regimens. Some people, however, actually wind up with bigger butts despite running, a function of their genetic tendencies, the types of running they perform and their diets....

If you have high blood pressure, you may need to modify your coffee intake. Image Credit: taa22/iStock/GettyImages If you have high blood pressure, you know lifestyle changes like diet — in addition to medications — can play a role in keeping it under control. So, you may wonder about coffee and if people taking high blood pressure medicine should avoid caffeine. The answer depends on how caffeine affects you. Advertisement Related Reading Caffeine and Blood Pressure: Understanding the Connection How Caffeine Affects Blood Pressure “Caffeine causes stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system — the fight-or-flight response — so it increases blood pressure and heart rate,” says Houston, Texas-based John P....

Wear goggles when swimming if you have a stye. Image Credit: Stevica Mrdja / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Whether your stye is at the edge of your lash line, or the even more painful internal stye inside your lid, it’s understandable if the condition makes you feel too out of sorts to exercise. But in most cases, there’s no ​medical​ reason not to exercise while you’re coping with a stye. Advertisement Tip It’s always best to check in with your doctor or ophthalmologist about working out with a stye, especially if you don’t know what caused it....

Gaining 20 pounds of muscle in three months is possible, but takes meticulous planning and nutrition. In fact, strongman Jonathan Lawson was able to gain 20 pounds of muscle and lose body fat at the same time in only 10 weeks. Not only is it possible, but you can do it without the use of steroids or supplements. You'll be working hard in the strength room and eating a clean diet....

Yogurt with raspberries next to a spoon Image Credit: gutaper/iStock/Getty Images Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This condition is characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus that causes heartburn and irritation. Omeprazole is also used to treat stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison disorder. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms similar to bacteria found in the human gut. Some people use probiotics to combat the effects of stomach problems such as GERD and ulcers....

Causes of Low Diastolic Pressure Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/GettyImages When you have your blood pressure taken, you will see 2 numbers. Diastolic pressure is the lower number and systolic pressure is the higher number. The diastolic number represents the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of your arteries between heartbeats. Low diastolic pressure – diastolic hypotension – is often, but not always, accompanied by low systolic pressure – systolic hypotension....

Couple walking in forest Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images Brisk walking and jogging are both aerobic exercises that strengthen your cardiovascular system, burn spare calories and lead to better physical endurance. Walking is a low-impact, moderate-intensity exercise, while jogging is a high-impact, vigorous-intensity exercise. Jogging does burn more calories per minute, but you don’t need to pick up the pace to get similar benefits from your walking program. Advertisement Low and High Impact Aerobic activity is generally classified as low- or high-impact....

Genetic modification techniques were used in the quest for a better tomato. In the world of rapidly progressing agricultural technology, genetically modified foods are the subject of many debates. Tomatoes were the first commercially produced genetically modified, or GM, food. They sparked differing views about the new technology, and initiated the broadening and continuing political, economic and health-related controversy about subsequently developed GM foods. Advertisement History Flavr Savr tomatoes were introduced to consumers by Calgene in 1994 after receiving the U....

A close-up of raw almonds. Image Credit: Sagar Heerani/iStock/Getty Images While eating almonds in moderation is unlikely to cause gas, eating too many of them could lead to gassiness if your diet is packed with a lot of gas-causing foods. The fiber in almonds can be gas-causing when consumed in excess. If you’re having problems with chronic intestinal gas, however, it’s likely not caused by almonds alone. Advertisement Fiber in Almonds Fiber can cause gas, especially when you eat a large amount of it....

While jumping jacks can't spot-reduce belly fat, they can be a fun, effective component of weight-loss workouts. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages If you’ve ever participated in a boot camp workout that was heavy on the calisthenics, you already know that exercises like jumping jacks offer a great cardiovascular workout. They’re also a useful component of a program to lose fat all over, including in the abdominal area — although to see the best results, you should combine your jumping jacks with other workouts for variety, along with a healthy, nutrient-rich diet that focuses on lots of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and high-quality lean proteins....

Caffeine is a natural, plant-based alkaloid that comes from sources like coffee beans, cacao pods, tea leaves, cola nuts and guarana berries. This substance is consumed in chocolate and caffeinated drinks and added to pain-killing drugs. Because it is a chemical, caffeine has some physical effects on the human body, although it does not directly suppress your appetite. Appetite Effects Caffeine has only a minor, brief appetite-suppressing effect, according to Mayo Clinic nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky....

Fasting may slow down your metabolic process and make it harder for you to lose weight. Image Credit: itakdalee/iStock/Getty Images Losing weight requires you to eat fewer calories than you burn, so it seems logical that eating no calories would lead to the quickest loss. Fasting, however, does not speed up your metabolism – and may actually backfire by slowing down your metabolic processes to compromise your ability to successfully drop pounds....

When your ankle rolls inward, you put additional strain on the joints of your legs, hips and back. Image Credit: PORNCHAI SODA/iStock/GettyImages Your ankles are complex hinge joints that are crucial for most activities. Weak muscles, flat feet or bad alignment can all cause excessive ankle pronation. If your ankle rolls inward too much, it can cause injury to the ankle, legs or back. There are steps you can take to strengthen your ankles....

HIIT exercises are great at getting rid of the fat on your thighs. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages Sometimes fat seems to have a GPS that makes it travel to the places where we want it the least. One of these areas, for women, in particular, is the upper back thigh. While genetics are mostly to blame for this unwanted phenomenon, there’s some indication that lack of activity can indeed usher the fat cells into thigh territory....