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Cornstarch and flour are both thickening agents in many recipes. Image Credit: Glasshouse Images/The Image Bank/GettyImages You can use cornstarch and all-purpose flour as thickeners in sauces, gravies, puddings and pies. Flour is also a common ingredient in baked goods. Advertisement Tip Cornstarch and flour are both high-carbohydrate foods that are interchangeable in some recipes, but flour contains some nutrients that are not present in cornstarch. Calories A 1-ounce serving of cornstarch contains 107 calories, a 1-ounce serving of white flour has 102 calories and each ounce of whole-wheat flour has 95 calories, according to the USDA Nutrient Database....

Overripe bananas are higher in sugar than their green counterparts, but they also boast higher antioxidant levels. Image Credit: 4nadia/iStock/GettyImages Eating overripe bananas isn’t just a great way to reduce food waste. When fully ripe, these fruits are even healthier and more nutritious than their green counterparts. Plus, you can use them in a multitude of recipes, from smoothies and milkshakes to banana bread. Advertisement Tip Overripe bananas are higher in sugar than their green counterparts, but they also boast higher antioxidant levels....

Many foods have a surprising amount of estrogen in them. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Estrogen plays many roles in the bodies of both women and men. Yet having too much estrogen can cause side effects. Surprisingly, certain foods can increase your estrogen to dangerous levels. Staying aware of the phytoestrogen content of common foods can help keep your estrogen levels normal. Advertisement Read more: How is Estrogen Produced? Video of the Day Know the Phytoestrogen Debate Controversy exists about the possible impact of phytoestrogens on the human body....

A woman is sitting on a stationary bike. Image Credit: Andrejs Pidjass/Hemera/Getty Images A bruised knee can make exercising uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to keep you sidelined. Athletes, dancers and everyday people exercise with a bruised knee. If your doctor has given you the OK to workout, you can still do your cardio and strength-training exercises. Knowing what to do and what not to do can help you exercise safely until your knee is completely healed....

A bowl of flaxseeds on a table. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Flaxseed, which comes from the flax plant, has a history of medicinal use dating to ancient Egypt. Flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids, which might reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation and improve irregular heartbeats. Like other omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease, flaxseed might act as a blood thinner by interfering with platelets’ ability to stick together....

The Mayo Clinic recommends limiting sugar-containing foods as these may promote candida growth and make it harder to get rid of the infection. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth, where a fungus that lives in the oral cavity overgrows and causes white lesions. There are some foods to avoid with oral thrush, so make sure you know what to eat and what to avoid....

Eat clear broths after gall bladder surgery. Image Credit: ClaudioVentrella/iStock/GettyImages Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy, is a fairly minor procedure. However, your doctor may recommend avoiding certain foods for a period of time following gallbladder removal. Avoiding these foods can help minimize side effects associated with the procedure. Advertisement Gallstone Formation and Gallbladder Health Your gallbladder is an organ that stores bile in your body. Bile is a complex substance produced by your liver....

Avocados do not have a GI rating. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Avocados, sometimes also referred to as avocado pears, are nutrient-dense, high-fat fruits that are very low in sugar. Avocado pear’s glycemic load and glycemic index are consequently lower than many other plant-based foods. This makes avocados an ideal food for people with metabolic issues. Advertisement Read more: 12 Creative and Flavorful Avocado Recipes Video of the Day Avocado Nutrition Facts and Benefits Harvard Health Publishing defines the glycemic index values of foods as a marker of how much a food will affect your body’s blood glucose levels....

Being a personal trainer at Gold's Gym means getting certified. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/Hugo Félix There’s something to be said for being hired as a personal trainer for one of the nation’s largest gym chains. To get there, you need the right certification. Gold’s Gym requires that anyone who seeks employment as a personal trainer have a personal training certification from a nationally recognized agency. These agencies are well-known in the Unites States fitness industry for providing personal trainer education and testing that meets high standards....

The HCG Diet only allows certain foods, such as grilled chicken and spinach. Image Credit: haoliang/E+/GettyImages In This Article HCG Diet 101 Protocol and Meal Outline HCG and Weight Loss Dosage and Intake Methods Diet and Exercise Concerns Side Effects The Bottom Line Out of the many fad diets out there, few are as universally discredited as the HCG Diet, a weight-loss plan that combines hormonal injections with a 500-calorie-per-day diet....

Choosing salmon over the steak for lunch or dinner comes with plenty of health benefits. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages “Food first” is a mantra most dietitians preach: Do your best to get your nutrients from the actual foods you’re eating and if you’re coming up short, then turn to supplements. Advertisement When it comes to getting our omega-3s, however, we could all use a little help in practicing what experts advise since fish oil is the most commonly used supplement, according to a 2015 National Health Statistics Report....

references Merck Manuals: "Ear Canal Infection (Swimmer's Ear)" Johns Hopkins Medicine: "Caring For Your Hearing Aid" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy....

High BMI may be linked to lower VO2 max, but everyone is different. Image Credit: thongseedary/iStock/Getty Images The body mass index, or BMI, is a commonly used indicator of weight status. BMI measurements of between 18.5 and 24.9 show normal weight while a BMI over 25 indicates overweight. When the BMI value exceeds 30, it indicates obesity. High BMI measurements have been correlated with reduced levels of physical fitness, including lowered VO2 max....

Hainanese chicken rice requires boiling a whole chicken. Image Credit: ilmoro100/iStock/Getty Images Hainanese chicken rice is a Chinese dish that is made by boiling an entire chicken. The rice is oily with a lot of flavor. This dish also contains a variety of spices and vegetables. Advertisement Homemade Homemade Hainanese chicken rice contains 333 calories. Each 162 g serving contains 333 calories, 24.2 g of fat, 5.7 g of carbohydrates and 22....

Smart choices, not deprivation, support a healthy body for a teen. Image Credit: wundervisuals/E+/GettyImages You read magazines and see infomercials showing men and women sporting rock hard abs, and you want them, too. But, achieving a six-pack at any age — especially as a teen — can be challenging. Advertisement The ability to do so depends on where your body is in its stages of development, as well as your genetic build....

Use 2 mixing bowls. Image Credit: SGreys/iStock/Getty Images If you are baking a cake that needs to be round or dome-shaped, use a mixing bowl instead of a traditional cake pan. This will save yourself the time and effort of carving your shape. When selecting a mixing bowl to bake in, be sure it is oven-safe. There should be indication of this on the bottom of the bowl. According to chef Sandra Lee, your cake may take longer to bake in a bowl than in a pan....

The Delmonico steak is well-suited for broiling because it's tender. Image Credit: vasiliybudarin/iStock/GettyImages Delmonico steak, named after the famous lower-Manhattan restaurant that popularized it in the 1850s, is cut from the little-exercised short-loin group of muscles. Advertisement It goes by a few names, including boneless chuck filet steak and English steak, per the Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It's a great alternative to the juicy rib-eye if you're looking to spend a little less cash on your steak dinner....

Next time you buy a frozen lobster for dinner, make sure to thaw it overnight and boil it to perfection. Image Credit: Bartosz Luczak/iStock/GettyImages Not many foods can compare to the decadence of a freshly prepared lobster dipped in butter. But unless you live on the coast, finding fresh lobster at your supermarket can be difficult. Advertisement Whether or not you live in a land-locked state, frozen lobster can be just as delicious....

Symptom triggers are different for everyone, but cheese and pasta may be some of the foods to avoid with IBS. Image Credit: vadimguzhva/iStock/GettyImages If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the foods you eat can make all the difference in how you feel. Some foods can trigger symptoms, and limiting them may mean less abdominal pain, bloating, gas and constipation. Advertisement Find out which foods may be aggravating your IBS and what you can choose instead, so you can enjoy your meals with less stress....

This soul-food favorite gets a healthy twist with air-fried chicken and protein waffles. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages While chicken is a dinner (and lunch) staple, this protein-loaded poultry rarely makes its way to our breakfast plate — but maybe it should. Advertisement Chicken, especially the breast, is much more nutritious than other highly-processed breakfast meats like bacon and sausage. Video of the Day Here are 14 delicious chicken breakfast recipes — each with 15 grams of protein or more — to add to your morning menu....