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Frying meatballs is the traditional Italian cooking method. Image Credit: AlexeyBorodin/iStock/GettyImages Pan-frying and baking are among the more common ways of cooking meatballs, whether they’re ground beef, chicken, pork or a combination of meats. Whatever meat you use, most meatballs are prepared in a similar manner. Advertisement When making meatballs, the meat is combined with bread crumbs and eggs for binding and seasoned generously with spices and herbs to enhance the flavor....

A Biggest Loser contestant trying on a new dress. Image Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images The famous reality show “The Biggest Loser” takes people with overweight and obesity and trains them how to use diet and exercise to reach their weight-loss goals. The show’s popularity is partially due to your ability to relate to contestants, as most Americans struggle with weight issues. Contestants often lose weight very quickly as they compete for the $250,000 grand prize, which leaves many asking how they do it....

With minimal calories, plus essential nutrients and respectable fiber content, air popped popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks around. Image Credit: Christian Horz / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages You enjoy sitting down with a big bowl of tasty popcorn, although you’re a bit concerned about popcorn calories. You also want to learn about popcorn nutrition, along with tasty ways to nosh on this crunchy snack. Explore several ideas for incorporating popcorn into a healthy diet....

It is recommended that you lose weight gradually, at a rate of no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week, which works out to about 4 to 8 pounds per month. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages When it comes to weight loss, the slow and steady approach with a healthy diet and fitness regime wins out. Using a weight loss calculator or visiting a dietitian can help ensure you’re losing weight at a healthy rate....

The average adult woman needs about 310 to 320 milligrams of magnesium a day. Image Credit: Anna Pustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages Many women will hear at some point about their risk of iron deficiency because of their menstrual cycle or their need for calcium because of the risk of osteoporosis in later years. But magnesium’s benefits are just as important, especially for women as they head into their senior years. Advertisement Tip The average adult woman needs about 310 to 320 milligrams of magnesium a day....

The USDA recommends that you consume three cups of dairy per day to meet your calcium requirements and keep your bones strong. Image Credit: Pakorn Kumruen / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Whether you’re six or 66, drinking milk is supposed to help keep your bones healthy. However, given the bad reputation this beverage has gotten lately, it can be tricky to figure out how much milk you should be drinking every day. Advertisement Tip The USDA recommends that you consume three cups of dairy per day to meet your calcium requirements and keep your bones strong....

Marinated chicken breasts are easy to make and delicious too. Image Credit: undefined undefined/iStock/GettyImages Baked marinated chicken breasts are a delicious, healthy main dish option to accompany a salad or nutritious sides. Marinades partially tenderize the meat and add flavor, which can vary with the choice of spices, herbs and liquid ingredients. Advertisement Tip To cook marinated boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the oven, prepare a marinade made of oil, acid and spices....

Kudzu is a vine native to Japan and China. Image Credit: TravisPhotoWorks/iStock/Getty Images Kudzu is a green, blossoming vine native to Japan and China. In 1876, farmers brought kudzu to America to feed livestock and prevent soil erosion. Kudzu took root so well in the Southeastern U.S. that the U.S. Department of Agriculture now considers it a weed. Though kudzu’s widespread growth irks farmers and gardeners, Southern cooks enjoy preparing kudzu recipes....

Eggo waffles have made a quick and easy breakfast for generations of kids (and adults too). Eggo waffles have made a quick and easy breakfast for generations of kids (and adults too). While the traditional method of reheating them — and the method encouraged by the instructions on the box — is in the toaster, it's possible to microwave your waffles as an easy alternative. Advertisement However, the finished result might be a little bit different if you use the microwave....

Cooking ham in a convection oven means adjusting both temperature and cook time slightly from conventional oven recipes. Image Credit: 4kodiak/E+/GettyImages Even though many hams sold in stores are fully cooked, it’s tradition — and very tasty — to glaze and cook the ham before serving it. Cooking ham in a convection oven means adjusting both temperature and cook time slightly from conventional oven recipes. Advertisement Choosing Your Ham Ham comes in so many types that the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) published an entire article to clarify the differences between them and how each type should be prepared....

Roasted chicken with potatoes. Image Credit: hlphoto/iStock/Getty Images A warm, roasted chicken makes a satisfying and hearty meal. If your oven is out of commission, you can make roast chicken on your stovetop. Use minimal fats to prepare the bird and you’ll cut back on the amount of fat and calories in this high-protein dish. Roasting a chicken on the stovetop is a quicker and easier process if you cook cut up chicken pieces instead of using a whole chicken....

A close-up of French Fries in a vat of boiling olive and canola oil. Image Credit: Rena-Marie/iStock/Getty Images Olive oil is known for being full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids as well as adding flavor. What is lesser known is that olive oil can be used to deep fry. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the smoke point of olive oil is not appreciably lower than that of canola oil. According to the International Olive Council, light olive oil’s high smoke point is 410 degrees Fahrenheit, which is definitely hot enough for deep frying....

With people looking to lower carb intake, the lowly cauliflower has seen a rise in popularity. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages With people looking to lower carb intake, the lowly cauliflower has seen a rise in popularity. From pizza crusts and rice to a stand-in for chicken wings, there are endless ways to use this cruciferous vegetable. Advertisement Blanching is the best method for freezing cauliflower, but it's not the only way. Video of the Day Freezing Cauliflower Without Blanching Blanching is the most common and recommended way to prepare vegetables for freezing....

Adipex, a brand name of the medication phentermine, can be used with diet and exercise to help people lose weight. This medication is a stimulant similar to an amphentamine and can be habit-forming. Although the medication can prove useful to people with obesity who have health concerns related to their weight, it should not be used as a casual weight loss product. Individuals should only take Adipex with a valid prescription and under the guidance of a doctor....

Reducing your body fat can help get rid of fat lines. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images If you’re carrying a little excess weight in your midsection, you’re far from alone; 54 percent of Americans have from abdominal obesity, according to a 2014 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. When you sit down, that abdominal fat can cause your skin to roll and crease, creating horizontal lines in your skin that might be visible even when you stand....

Cooking breaded chicken on a George Foreman grill gives it a unique texture and flavor. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Known for its convenient operation, the George Foreman grill is a double-sided electric grilling machine that cooks both sides of the chicken at the same time, cutting your cooking time in half. Advertisement Unlike skillet frying, when you cook breaded breasts on the George Foreman grill, you add a bit of oil to the bread crumbs rather than to the pan....

A chiropractor is examining a patient's back. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Inversion tables allow you to safely and easily hang upside down for partial or full inversion. Partial inversion, which takes you less than 90 degrees, will decompress your spine, according to Body Flex Sports Inc. Full inversion provides maximum stretching. Creating space between the vertebrae through decompression and stretching your muscles may make you taller. Inversion therapy also realigns your spine, improves posture and may improve conditions such as scoliosis and lordosis, according to SportsInjuryClinic....

Squats are one of the best leg exercises for seniors. They can help keep your hips and back strong and pain-free as you age. Image Credit: Sneksy/E+/GettyImages In This Article 50s 60s 70s+ Who wants to spend hours on a task when 20 minutes can get the job done, and better? In the office and in the gym, you want to work smarter, not harder — and that includes during your lower-body workouts....

These muffin tin dinner recipes make meal prep Sunday easier than ever. Image Credit: fermate/iStock/GettyImages Most of us use our muffin tins to make, well, muffins or cupcakes. But that’s so limiting. With a little ingenuity, muffin tins can transform into multifunctional kitchen tools to create as many meals as your imagination desires. Advertisement Don't believe us? These tasty muffin tin recipes make for perfectly portioned dinners packed with 10 grams of protein or more....

Eating a plant-based diet is a foolproof way to improve your gut health. Image Credit: KarpenkovDenis/iStock/GettyImages Sometimes you might not exactly be in the mood to turn on the oven or take the time to cook, but you still want to eat a healthy meal that’s good for your gut. Advertisement Quick refresher: Your gut health is influenced by the balance of your microbiome, or the collection of microbes that live inside your gut, according to the Mayo Clinic....