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A typical serving size of flaxseeds is two tablespoons. Image Credit: Konstantsin Marchenko/iStock/GettyImages Flaxseeds are known for being high in fiber and full of heart health benefits. To experience some of the health benefits of flaxseeds for yourself, it is helpful to know the serving size of flaxseeds that you should consume per day. Making flaxseed recipes may help you reach that threshold. Advertisement You can opt for ground flaxseeds or whole flaxseeds....

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references National Center for Home Food Preservation: "Preserving Food: Freezing Vegetables" National Center for Home Food Preservation: "Freezing" Blanching your veggies before freezing them helps preserve their nutrients and quality. Image Credit: Qwart/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Qwart/iStock/GettyImages Are You Getting Enough Fruits and Veggies?Track the number of fruits and vegetables you eat every day by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today! Vegetable Preparation Blanch Time: Water Blanch Time: Steam Maximum Time Stored Asparagus Snap off woody ends; cut in 2-inch pieces or leave whole Pieces or small stalks: 2 minutes Medium stalks: 3 minutes Large stalks: 4 minutes Add 1 ½ minutes to each 4 months Bell peppers Cut in half, remove stems and seeds, leave in halves or cut into julienne/strips Halves: 3 minutes Strips: 2 minutes Add 1 minute to each 6 months Broccoli Trim and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 minutes 5 minutes 6 months Carrots Peel; leave small carrots whole or cut into ¼-inch dice, slices, or julienne/strips Small whole: 5 minutes Diced, sliced, or julienne: 2 minutes Small whole: 8 minutes Diced, sliced or julienned: 3 minutes 6 months Cauliflower Trim and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 minutes 5 minutes 6 months Corn Husk, remove silks, trim ends, and rinse....

Cast iron pans have a low health risk. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Surprisingly, the type of metal you use to cook your food may influence more than just the way your meat or vegetables are seared. While most metal pots and pans on the market are considered usable, there are some — like titanium cookware — that may be safer for your health than others. Advertisement Cookware Metals and Health It turns out that the types of pans you use — whether they’re made of aluminum, iron, lead or copper — can affect both the taste of your food and your health....

You should clean and disinfect your bathroom at least weekly. 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. In This Article Effects of a Dirty Bathroom How Often to Clean a Bathroom How to Clean It Bottom Line With all the foot traffic they get, public restrooms are ridiculously dirty. It's why you never touch the faucet without a tissue in hand or opt to push the door open with your hip....

You can shed some pounds in 5 days. Image Credit: Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images If you need to lose weight fast, don’t sweat. There is a way you can shed some pounds in just 5 days. The fastest way to lose weight in 5 days is to reduce the amount of calories you take in and increase the amount you exercise. Eating correctly and healthy is also important to losing weight quickly....

Add psyllium to your favorite breakfast fruit smoothie. If your doctor has advised you to add more fiber to your diet in the form of psyllium, you're probably wondering how to add it to your favorite foods to experience more overall bowel regularity and possibly lower cholesterol levels. However, while it is easy to add psyllium to liquid and solid foods, you should first learn the risks associated with psyllium consumption to avoid worsening your chronic illness symptoms and prescription drug interactions....

Scotch eggs served on a table ready for a meal. Image Credit: Paul_Brighton/iStock/Getty Images A Scotch egg, also known as a picnic egg, is a shelled hardboiled egg covered with a sausage and breadcrumb mixture and deep fried. Served cold, this British treat isn’t low in calories or fat. Advertisement Calories A Scotch egg is typically made using a single large egg. Each Scotch egg has about 300 calories, according to the CalorieKing website....

Orange juice provides vitamin C and other essential nutrients. Image Credit: didecs/iStock/GettyImages Orange juice benefits are well-known — a glass of bright, fresh-squeezed juice is packed with nutrients, most notably vitamins A and C and potassium, among other minerals. And orange juice calories are relatively low; 1 cup of raw orange juice contains 112 calories per the USDA FoodData Central. Advertisement Tip One 8-ounce glass of orange juice supplies 112 calories....

While finding your exact calorie maintenance requires some trial and error, there are some factors you can consider if your goal is to maintain 170 pounds. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages As with most subjects under the health and wellness umbrella, there are few clean-cut answers — calorie maintenance is no exception. For a 170-pound person, the calories needed to maintain that weight will vary based on several factors. Advertisement In addition to actually tracking your caloric intake, you'll need to factor in your activity level, body composition and age in order to calculate your maintenance calories....

Olives on an olive tree. Image Credit: mythja/iStock/Getty Images Viruses – microscopic infective agents consisting of protein-encased genetic materials – are responsible for a vast repertory of diseases, from Ebola and AIDS to influenza and the common cold. Viruses multiply by hijacking the host cell’s machinery to create more viruses; antiviral remedies disrupt this process and can help viruses run their course more quickly. Herbalists have long recommended olive leaves – powerfully resistant to invasion by microbes and insects – as a natural antiviral....

You'll only need a few staple ingredients to bake cabbage. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/Getty Images Cooking cabbage on your stove can be smelly — but doing so also reduces its nutritional value. The problem lies in sulfur-containing chemicals called isothiocyanates that stink up your kitchen and in the boiling process that can destroy the water-soluble vitamin C in cabbage. Advertisement Baking in the oven via dry heat is a nutritious and quick way to cook cabbage — and, as long as you do not overcook it, a less smelly method....

Pick up the pace or increase the incline to make you walking workout more challenging. Image Credit: allensima/iStock/GettyImages It used to be that you just walked from your desk to the water cooler or to and from the subway (or your car) before and after work. But thanks to activity trackers, more and more people are motivated to not only count their daily steps, but to make their steps count....

Contrary to popular belief, the Boston butt is actually the cut of meat from the upper portion of the pig's shoulder. These roasts come with fat marbled through the muscle, which lends loads of flavor to the dish. The Boston butt is used often to create pulled pork because the meat is flavorful and tender when cooked low and slow. For this reason, using a slow cooker to cook the Boston butt for several hours will result in well seasoned, tender barbecue that will fall off the bone....

Cooked elbow macaroni noodles. Image Credit: PicturePartners/iStock/Getty Images Cooking noodles in milk pulls the pasta’s starch out into the liquid, thus creating a thick sauce. Add shredded cheese to elbow macaroni cooked in milk and you will create macaroni and cheese. Several creamy pasta recipes also call for elbow macaroni cooked in milk. You will need approximately 25 minutes to cook elbow macaroni in milk. This recipe yields 2 cups of cooked elbow macaroni in milk; modify it if you would like to cook more or less noodles....

Like other frozen vegetables, you have a few options when it comes to heating frozen asparagus. Image Credit: Ana_Penelope/iStock/Getty Images In the freezer aisle of any grocery store, you will find frozen asparagus. This is a convenient way to buy seasonal produce and get you to eat more vegetables. Like other frozen vegetables, you have a few options when it comes to heating frozen asparagus. Advertisement Fortunately, asparagus is an easy vegetable to cook with....

As the name suggests, large lima beans are a supersized version of the pale green legume. Up to an inch long, they have a mild flavor and creamy, buttery texture. Lima beans pack a nutritious punch, as well. One 1/2-cup serving provides 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein with no fat or cholesterol. Preparing them in your slow cooker instead of purchasing canned varieties also allows you to control the sodium levels....

Instead of saving your summer peaches for sweet cakes and pies, try these savory and healthy ideas. Image Credit: Recipe Runner They’re only ripe for a month or two and when they’re not in season, biting into one feels like eating a bland rock. Yep, you guessed it. We’re talking about the sweet summertime fruit: Peaches. Advertisement When they're ripe, they're so sweet and juicy that you'll need a napkin or two....

Eating probiotic yogurt can benefit your gut health, so long as it's not rife with added sugars. Image Credit: zoranm/E+/GettyImages Navigating the dairy aisle for a nutritious yogurt can be overwhelming. There’s no shortage of options (hi, Greek and Icelandic skyr yogurt), and then there’s a variety of flavors, milkfat options and add-ins, too. Advertisement If you're shopping with your gut health in mind, all of this can add another layer of confusion....

All you'll need to do this seven-day Pilates kickstart plan is a yoga mat or a towel to place on the ground. Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages In This Article What You'll Need The Moves The 7-Day Plan How to Make It Harder Healthy Diet Tips A regular Pilates practice can help you get stronger and leaner, not to mention improve your flexibility. But if you've never tried it before, getting started might feel a little intimidating....