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It’s nearly impossible to keep fresh corn at its best for long, but if you master the easy art of frozen corn on the cob, you can enjoy this summertime treat throughout the year. Image Credit: Tatiana Volgutova/iStock/GettyImages Have you ever noticed that corn on the cob tastes so good when cooked almost immediately after being picked? It’s nearly impossible to keep fresh corn at its best for long, but if you master the easy art of frozen corn on the cob, you can enjoy this summertime treat throughout the year....

A spoon roast is named for being tender enough you can scoop it with a spoon. Image Credit: RonTech2000/iStock/GettyImages A spoon roast, aptly named for being tender enough you can scoop it with a spoon, is a cut of meat that requires a dash of patience, a smattering of spices and a hearty appetite. Advertisement What is a Spoon Roast? According to Reference.com, a spoon roast describes a cut of meat so tender you can scoop it with a spoon....

Eat food filled with collagen such as tofu to help firm up underneath the chin. Image Credit: ddukang/iStock/GettyImages Ideally, the skin gradually shrinks and adjusts overall to changes in body mass. However, in some cases, people are left with a double chin or a crepey neck when the skin can’t keep up with the weight loss. Advertisement This may be due to the body storing fat in the face, which makes areas such as the chin prone to loose skin....

A chewy steak is often one that is not tender. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images A chewy steak is one that’s tough rather than tender. The chewiness can be due to a particularly muscular animal or a certain type of cut. A meat tenderizer, such as marinade, can help assuage the steak’s chewiness. Advertisement Meat Tenderizer Methods According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, there are a few factors that affect the tenderness of meat: the age of the animal, the animal’s sex and the location of the muscle....

A therapist is stretching someone's ankles. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images Increasing the size of your ankles can be done two ways; adding muscle or adding fat. Adding fat to any part of your body is generally not recommended due to the negative health consequences of excess body fat. Therefore, you should focus on gaining muscle. There are several small muscles that surround your ankle joint and work to move your foot and big toe....

Omelets are an a.m. staple, so jazz them up with Image Credit: Aniko Hobel/Moment/GettyImages We all know how important eating a nutritious meal first thing in the morning is. But oftentimes, prepping one can take more time than we bargained for. And if you’re following a specific eating plan, like a low-carb or plant-based diet (or both), matters get even more challenging. Advertisement That's why we tapped dietitians to share easy low-carb, plant-based breakfast recipes that are ready in 10 minutes or less....

Supersets that challenge opposing muscle groups allow one muscle to rest while the other works. Image Credit: PixelsEffect/E+/GettyImages You know what makes a workout truly super? Maximizing your muscle pump while minimizing your time spent exercising. And that, in essence, is exactly what an opposing muscle superset workout does. Advertisement Let's break that down: "A superset is two exercises performed back-to-back with no rest between the two sets," explains Holly Perkins, CSCS, author of Lift to Get Lean....

If you don't sweat when you work out, you might be dehydrated. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Exertion Environment Dehydration Medications Skin Conditions Medical Conditions How to Exercise Safely When to See a Doctor Not sweating during a workout could signal something as simple as not pushing yourself hard enough, but it could also be a sign of a potentially serious medical condition or medication side effect. Advertisement Lack of sweating is called anhidrosis or hypohyrosis, says Eric Ascher, DO, a family physician with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City....

Sweet potatoes and yams are two completely different vegetables that can affect blood sugar in different ways. Image Credit: Nata Serenko/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Sweet Potato Nutrients Yam Nutrients Sugar Content Portion Sizes Cooking Tips What's Better for Diabetes? Sweet potatoes versus yams: You probably didn't know there was a difference, right? Advertisement Turns out, there is. Besides deriving from completely different tuberous root vegetable families, per the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, sweet potatoes and yams also taste different....

Boxing is a great strength and confidence-building workout. Boxing is a great workout. It builds strength and muscular and cardiovascular endurance as well as self-esteem—developing the self-defense skills is a great confidence booster. But the average person who can throw a punch isn't a boxer. Beginners must learn the basics to get the most out of their workout and skills. There are specific boxing techniques that you must know to prevent injury and to have the most power behind your punch....

A woman is measuring her waist. Image Credit: Creative-Family/iStock/Getty Images According to the September 2007 issue of “Scientific American,” more than 1.3 billion people worldwide are obese. Dr. Lan Liang of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says, “Waistlines aren’t the only thing poised to balloon in the future.” She estimates that health care costs, directly related to excess pounds, will soon account for one of every six health care dollars spent in the U....

These exercises will strengthen the muscles in your legs and ankles to improve your balance. Image Credit: FreshSplash/E+/GettyImages Standing on a single leg sounds like a cinch, but if your balance is lacking, it can be quite a challenge. Advertisement There are many reasons why a person may have trouble balancing on one leg, says Winnie Yu, DPT, CPT, a physical therapist at Bespoke Treatments in New York City. Some of the most common include: Advertisement Ankle issues (such as decreased ankle stability, prior ankle sprains/injuries or ankle pain) Knee or hip pain Problems with your vestibular system (which plays an important role in your sense of balance and spatial orientation) Visual impairments...

Poppyseeds are often used to flavor baked goods, including bagels. Image Credit: Linda Caldwell / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages When it comes to questions about what foods are safe to eat while pregnant, your obstetrician can guide you in making the healthiest food choices for you and your unborn baby. If you enjoy foods with poppy seeds, you may have heard the connection between them and opiates and heroin. Learning more about the effects of poppy seeds while pregnant will help you and your doctor determine whether they should have a place in your diet, or if you should wait until after you deliver....

Your breasts may shrink along with the rest of your body when you diet and exercise. Image Credit: Voyagerix/iStock/Getty Images When women lose weight, they usually want their hips and belly to shrink – not their breasts. You can’t control from where you lose fatty tissue when you lose weight, though. The amount your chest reduces depends on your genetics and the amount of weight you lose. There’s no supplement or special strategy to prevent breast shrinkage during weight loss....

An occasional Cup Noodles won't harm your diet too much. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Cup O’ Noodles, renamed Cup Noodles in 1993, was created by Nissin Foods and introduced to the marketplace in 1978. As a cheap and quick meal, Cup Noodles is a popular choice for college students. But with its high fat and sodium content, Cup Noodles may not make the healthiest food choice. Advertisement Flavors Nissin Foods offers 10 different Cup Noodles flavors, including six different types of chicken flavors, three shrimp and one beef....

High-intensity exercise increases VO2 max. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages The aerobic fitness definition is a measure of your body’s ability to take oxygen from the atmosphere and use it to produce energy for your muscle cells. Many factors influence aerobic fitness, including your lung efficiency, cardiac function, gender, age and genetic makeup. Advertisement Understanding the various components of aerobic fitness will help you train smarter to achieve optimal performance. Video of the Day Aerobic Exercise Definition Aerobic fitness is your body’s ability to transport and utilize oxygen according to ACE Fitness....

woman eating fruit salad Image Credit: LuminaStock/iStock/Getty Images GERD refers to a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease and is characterized by heartburn, chest pain, sore throat and reflux. Some foods are common triggers of the disease and you should avoid them whenever possible. These include chocolate and mint, which are often used to prepare dessert. You don’t have to skip a sweet treat at the end of a meal, but choosing those that are easier on your GERD will reduce symptoms....

Caffeine should be limited when you are taking adderall, among other foods. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Adderall is the brand name for a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is a central nervous system stimulant medication commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Adderall tablets are generally taken once or twice daily and may be taken with or without food. There are no foods that are listed as contraindicated for Adderall, but that only means users won’t become ill from combining their medication with any particular food....

Avoid mushrooms. Image Credit: Blue Jean Images/Photodisc/Getty Images If you have been diagnosed with a mold allergy, recovery may not be as simple as removing all sources of mold from your house and environment. Some of the foods you eat may include mold and cause an allergic reaction. Check all food for visible mold before eating it, recommends the Cleveland Clinic. Additionally, stay away from foods that are fermented and naturally contain mold and fungi....

Bowl of oatmeal with fruit Image Credit: HHLtDave5/iStock/Getty Images Low iodine diets are often prescribed as part of thyroid treatments, or prior to testing for thyroid conditions. A low iodine diet is also necessary prior to testing to determine how iodine is used by your body, because the iodine in your diet can interfere with getting accurate test results. If you need to follow a low-iodine diet, you can still consume a range of healthful foods and follow a balanced diet....