Working out after waking up is a great way to kick-start your morning and sneak your exercise in before you tackle the day. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Do you jump up out of bed ready to start your day? If your energy level is high and your body feels ready, working out first thing in the morning might be the best time for you to get moving. Advertisement Tip Morning exercise is a great way to start your day....
Toaster ovens that can fit a 13-inch pizza can comfortably bake a 9-inch pie. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/Getty Images Not quite a toaster but not quite an oven, a toaster oven is a unique kitchen appliance that sits on your countertop waiting to cook, bake, toast and reheat foods. Advertisement It's often dubbed as the must-have compact gadget for small kitchens and cramped dorm rooms, but any size kitchen can benefit from having a toaster oven on hand....
It may take a little longer, but you can still have the chicken meal you planned despite your meat still being partially frozen. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Nothing is more upsetting than coming home from a long day at the office and realizing you forgot to take your chicken out of the freezer. You may then find yourself frantically searching the internet for frozen chicken breast recipes. Advertisement Tip To cook your partially frozen chicken breasts thoroughly, increase your cooking time 1....
Focus on lifting weights to help build up your arm muscles. Image Credit: Nutthaseth Vanchaichana/iStock/GettyImages There’s nothing wrong with having skinny arms — in fact, some people would be thrilled to have them. But if you find yourself thinking “My arms are too skinny,” adding just a little bit of muscle can give them a sleek, defined shape. And if you want to build bigger muscles, you can do that, too, using the same exercises....
Calculate the kilocalories in a tuna sandwich by adding up the caloric amount of each ingredient. Image Credit: Ale02/iStock/GettyImages Kilocalories are a unit used to measure energy, and are the same thing as calories. If you’re wondering how to calculate kilocalories, here are some tips to help. Advertisement What Is a Kilocalorie? A kilocalorie is the scientific term to describe the amount of energy you eat in food or burn during exercise, according to the U....
A bunch of turnips in a basket. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images When many people think of turnips, they think of bitter, dry root vegetables that are suitable only as filler for stews or soups. These turnips are bitter and dry because they have been stored too long and aren’t fresh. Young turnips have a satisfying, earthy flavor and make a moist, rich side dish when they are slow cooked and mashed with onions and some margarine....
Set up an office weight-loss challenge to create healthy competition and camaraderie. Image Credit: PIKSEL/iStock/Getty Images When you’re trying to lose weight, dodging the breakroom doughnut tray, your office mate’s candy bowl or the vending machine makes sticking to your diet that much harder. Encouraging your workplace to join you, though, just might make some of those temptations disappear. People may not bring in the treats – or at least you’ll have new resolve to avoid them....
Hamstring stretching can help relieve a tight knee. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Tendonitis of the knee results in stiff, inflamed knee tendons that may also be painful. You can’t stretch tendons, but you can help reduce the inflammation that contributes to tightness. You can also stretch tight knee muscles and do other exercises to relieve stiffness and improve mobility. Advertisement Reducing Knee Tendon Inflammation Tendons are thick bands of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones....
A box cake mix is supposed to make the process of baking easier, but you can still make a mistake even with the simplest of mixes. A thin batter can lead to a cake that wrinkles or shrinks while in the oven. Removing some of the liquid or adding a few extras to the batter can thicken it up and save your dessert. Advertisement Step 1 Scoop out some of the water with a spoon before stirring....
You can make some of these delicious, nutrient-dense air fryer recipes in as little as 20 minutes. Image Credit: rebeccafondren/iStock/GettyImages It’s no secret that deep-fried foods are super delicious, but it’s also nothing new that they aren’t the best for you, either. Good news: With a few simple air fryer recipes, you can make all the crispy, battered and crunchy foods you love sans the added oil and fat. Advertisement In short, an air fryer is basically a convection oven, but it's the airflow that makes your favorite dishes crispy just like they would be if you dropped them in a vat of oil....
Starting your day with an anti-inflammatory berry smoothie can help you meet your daily fruit goals. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Smoothies are a great meal replacement or snack when you’re on the go or short on time. But did you know adding a handful of berries to your smoothie recipe can help your body fight inflammation? Advertisement "Berries are rich in antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight free radicals and may help slow down the aging process," says Mia Syn, RDN of Nutrition by Mia....
Fresh apricots make for a tasty snack, but cooked apricots are great for spicing up different recipes. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Boiling Poaching Roasting Apricots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any diet, per the USDA. Their sweet taste and soft texture complement a variety of foods — they're delicious in pies and cobblers and work well with pork and poultry....
A can of powdered milk. Image Credit: DimaSobko/iStock/Getty Images Milk is a mainstay in many diets around the world. It comes in a variety of forms: raw, pasteurized and powdered. Numerous milk-based products are also available, including cheese, yogurt and ice cream, as well as numerous other packaged goods, which are derived from some form of milk. Each milk form carries advantages and disadvantages. Advertisement History Early human beings, primarily hunter-gatherers, did not use milk products....
Maple syrup is a rare allergen. Image Credit: Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images The most common food allergens include wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, which make up about 90 percent of food allergies, according to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. However, other foods can cause allergic reactions. An allergy to maple syrup is uncommon, but if you suspect you have this condition, talk with your doctor about testing and treatment....
Close push ups are a great alternative to parallel bar triceps dips. Image Credit: Daniel Besic/iStock/GettyImages Parallel bar dips are effective in working your triceps and are often a primary exercise in many bodybuilding and strength routines. However, if you train at home, or your gym doesn’t have parallel bars, you need to find dip exercise alternatives that replicate parallel bar dips. Advertisement Having a few substitutes for dips is also helpful when you're traveling, notes the National Academy of Sports Medicine....
Protein bars beside a pile of blueberries on a wooden countertop. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/Getty Images Protein bars are convenient, tasty and can provide quick nutrients for recovery after a workout. There are advantages to occasionally reaching for a bar to help you refuel, but before you do, it’s worth learning more about what different bars have to offer and how they stack up against protein-rich whole foods. Advertisement A Bar's Benefits Not everyone who works out is concerned with weight maintenance, but if you are, a post-exercise protein bar won’t do any harm and may even help....
While there's no one food that can help you spot gain, increasing calories and exercise can increase your overall muscle. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages While it would be nice to eat your way to an hourglass figure, no food has the power to give you a bigger butt or breasts. Gaining weight can increase the size of your chest and booty — but it’ll also make you gain weight in other areas, and where you gain weight comes down primarily to genetics....
Eating banana or apple in the morning will fuel your body and provide the energy needed to function at your peak. Image Credit: © Santiago Urquijo/Moment/GettyImages Is an apple or banana healthier? After all, these beloved fruits are popular among all ages and fit into most diets. However, if you’re trying to cut calories, it’s important to get the most nutritional bang for your buck. Advertisement Banana Versus Apple Nutrition Facts Eating a banana or apple in the morning will fuel your body and provide the energy needed to function at your peak....
Some blood pressure medications may help with anxiety if you need treatment for both. Image Credit: GizemBDR/E+/GettyImages Certain blood pressure medications are sometimes used to treat anxiety or its symptoms. Though they’re not front-line anxiety treatments, they may be good options if you require treatment for both anxiety and high blood pressure or if you can’t tolerate more commonly prescribed anxiety drugs. Advertisement Read more: 4 Ways to Turn Anxiety Into Positive Energy Video of the Day Double-Duty Medications Some studies suggest that blood pressure medications may be helpful in reducing anxiety or its symptoms....
Caffeine in cocoa powder, tea and coffee often wakes you up and makes you feel more productive throughout the day, but the drug can also come with health precautions you should know. Image Credit: izzetugutmen/iStock/GettyImages Do you love hot beverages and the boost they give you? The caffeine in cocoa powder, tea and coffee often wakes you up and makes you feel more productive throughout the day, but the drug can also come with health precautions you should know....
