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Loose honeybush tea in a tea ball with a cup of tea. Image Credit: Heike Rau/iStock/Getty Images Honeybush tea is a beverage derived from plants in the Cyclopia family, and is regarded for its potential impact on health. The beverage is sweet tasting and has a history of use as a folk remedy, with recent scientific evidence supporting some the tea’s purported effects. Regular consumption of the tea is associated with several long-term and short-term health benefits, making it an excellent alternative tea choice....

A large bowl of chicken noodle soup. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/Getty Images Large amounts of salt, or sodium, in a diet can increase blood pressure and put a person at risk for heart disease. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume fewer than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. However, the average American actually consumes somewhere around 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily. Advertisement While canned soups make for an easy, quick meal, many contain large amounts of sodium....

A personal trainer keeps dieters on track with weight loss goals. Image Credit: Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images Introduction Actors always look svelte on the red carpet. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images In Hollywood, it seems like actors put on and drop weight for roles at an alarming rate. Once a young starlet has a baby, her body bounces right back to its former glory. Actors always look svelte on the red carpet....

Drinking 2 cups of water before you eat may help you eat less. Image Credit: Image Credit: Kentaroo Tryman/Maskot/GettyImages Of all the ways to lose weight, drinking water may be one of the easiest. It’s calorie-free, helps fill you up and may even help your body burn more calories. While there’s no set amount you should drink each day for weight loss, drinking 2 cups before each meal can help you shed unwanted pounds....

Make sure to keep a fast pace on the indoor cycle. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/GettyImages Cycling is an aerobic, calorie-burning, leg-slimming exercise when you cycle at the right intensity with the correct resistance. You cannot vary the movement of cycling. You push the pedal down to turn the wheel and move forward if you’re outdoor cycling or spin the flywheel if you’re cycling indoors. Whether you ride a road bike or a stationary bike, you can change the leg-improving benefits by adjusting your pace or the resistance, says Exploratorium....

Pork loin cooks quickly enough through convection to remain tender and juicy. Image Credit: SergeyKlopotov/iStock/GettyImages Thinking about cooking your pork loin in a convection oven? Compare with the alternatives. High-temperature roasting produces lots of browning, which means lots of flavor, but it tends to toughen and dry out your roast. Low-temperature roasting keeps the meat tender, but produces little flavor. Advertisement Cooking your pork tenderloin in a convection oven provides a middle ground — the dry cooking conditions brown the outside of your meat quickly, while maintaining the moisture inside your pork loin....

Baste the fish with the ingredients you want. Buffalo fish is a type of freshwater fish that is best cooked in the oven. It isn't like buffalo-style chicken wings, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. If that's disappointing to you, don't despair. You can still cook buffalo fish and baste the fish in creamy, buffalo-style hot sauce just like you do with chicken wings. Experiment with cooking buffalo fish, basting the fish with different ingredients....

Cooking ground beef in a skillet is a sure-fire way to get dinner on the table fast. Cooking ground beef in a skillet is simple and quick, and you can easily control how caramelized you want it. Once it's browned, it's a versatile add-in for sandwiches, tacos, pasta dishes, casseroles and more. Advertisement Here's what you need to know about buying and cooking ground beef, plus how to know when the meat is safe to eat....

Sliced smoked sausages on a cutting board. Image Credit: joannatkaczuk/iStock/Getty Images Smoked sausage often is used as a meat entree, but you can use it as an appetizer or add it to pasta and soups. The terms smoked sausage and kielbasa are used interchangeably by many people, but they are not necessarily the same. Smoked sausages may be fully cooked or uncooked, while kielbasa refers to cooked sausages. Hillshire Farm sells several smoked sausage products made from beef, pork, turkey and chicken....

You can cook a one-inch tuna steak on the stovetop or grill. Image Credit: S_Z/iStock/GettyImages Got a hankering for fresh fish? You’re in luck. One-inch thick tuna steaks can be perfectly cooked in just 10 minutes. And as long as it’s very fresh, tuna can be served a little rare in the middle, which is ideal since the fish has a tendency to dry out if cooked for too long....

Grilled shrimp is a good source of protein. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages Grilling food imparts it with a flavor that’s hard to mimic with other cooking methods. The flavor of grilled food is so bold, you don’t need to add a lot of butter or oil to enhance the taste, which means grilling cooked shrimp and vegetables can also be a nutritious way to prepare these foods. Advertisement Shrimp are a good source of lean protein....

Smile for the camera! Image Credit: Josh Baker/asulox.com Runners love analyzing their races, calculating their pace and finding lessons to apply to the next race. One important part of recounting the race is looking at photos and reliving the excitement. How can you make sure you get — and take — the best race-day photos? Advertisement We talked to five professional race photographers to get their tips for both runners and their family and friends taking photos to make sure you get the best race-day mementos possible....

references Brian Clement, Ph.D., NMD, LN; Co-Director, Hippocrates Health Institute and Author, "Killer Fish: How Eating Aquatic Life Endangers Your Health"; West Palm Beach, Fla. Frankie Terzoli, Director of Sustainability at Frequentz and Celebrity Chef; Del Mar, Calif. Bruce Ailion; Realtor, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta; Atlanta, Ga. 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....

You might sweat in your sleep because you're too hot, but it could also be a symptom of something more serious. Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages There are certain times you expect to sweat — in the middle of a heat wave, during your spin class and maybe even before a gigantic work presentation. But if you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night drenched, you may wonder what’s happening....

Losing 10 pounds in two weeks isn't healthy, but you can start to see healthy progress in that timeframe. Image Credit: Blend Images/John Fedele/Tetra images/GettyImages While it may be possible to lose 10 pounds in two weeks, this isn’t a healthy goal. In fact, losing weight too quickly can have long-term consequences for your weight and health. Still, two weeks is a good amount of time to kickstart your weight loss and start to see real progress....

Weights Image Credit: Kharichkina/iStock/Getty Images The 5X5 strength training routine is a classic program and a favorite routine of the legendary Reg Park, three-time winner of the Mr. Universe bodybuilding title. The 5X5 program provides you with a high-volume workout, which promotes muscle pump and endurance, while maintaining low-reps for each set – the key to building strength and size. Advertisement 5X5 Program The 5X5 program consists of doing each exercise for five sets, five reps each set....

1 of 10 Overview Some physiques don't need to be overhauled; they just need to be polished up a bit. Take you. You like your body, and you should -- you're in pretty good shape. But it'd be nice to tone up, let those muscles "pop" more and get a longer, more defined look. The good news: There is a way, and it's here at your fingertips. This workout will improve your posture, build strength and help you get the toned look you want....

Bleeding after exercise can be due to underlying issues. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages A bit of spotting between periods is normal now and then, especially for people approaching the age of menopause, or those with irregular periods. But if you don’t fit into those categories, bleeding after exercise may be related to your workouts themselves or to an underlying issue. Advertisement Heavy Workouts and Spotting After Exercise A vigorous workout routine may result in anything from spotting between periods, to a lighter or heavier flow at your time of the month, according to Harvard Medical School....

Burpees are a full-body movement Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images When it comes to fitness, no two workouts are created equal. Cardio is an important part of every physical fitness program, but it’s important to remember that individuals must vary their workouts to continue to increase their aerobic capacity and endurance. Advertisement Two of the greatest cardio exercises are burpees and running, both of which should be integrated into your fitness routine....

You don't have to give up alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, vodka and whiskey to have a healthy, balanced diet. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages If you’re wondering “What’s the best alcohol for a diet?” the answer might surprise you. In fact, you don’t have to give up alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, vodka and whiskey to have a healthy, balanced diet. Advertisement According to UCLA, every gram of alcohol contains 7 calories....