You can calculate steps taken without a pedometer. Ten thousand steps in a day, or just short of five miles, has become somewhat of a mythical number on the way to wellness. Office wellness programs have adopted it as the goal number, and since a sedentary person can average as few as 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day as reported on The Walking Site, 10,000 steps a day may seem like an ambitious goal at first....
Aitchbone cuts come from the cow's hip area. Aitchbone is a cut of beef taken from the rump area of the cow, and it includes an almost wishbone-shaped bone through the piece of meat. Aitchbone beef isn't quite as tender or well marbled as sirloin or round roast, but the lean meat is flavorful, and better for you because it contains less fat. Aitchbone beef roast should be cooked slowly to retain as much moisture as possible....
Bratwurst sausage on a plate. Image Credit: pimana/iStock/Getty Images Grilling is a common method for cooking bratwurst sausages, but the stove top is another option if you don’t have access to a grill or time to let it heat. Searing the brats in a pan gives them a crispy, browned outside similar to grilling. This indoor cooking method is simple to use and provides a more convenient preparation option for brats year-round when grilling conditions aren’t always ideal....
A chef cuts pineapple to be cooked on a stove. Image Credit: yuryRumovsky/iStock/Getty Images Grilled pineapple makes a sweet side dish for savory meats like grilled pork and beef or a pleasantly sweet-and-tart dessert served with chocolate, ice cream or mascarpone cheese. It’s also a good source of vitamin C. A half-cup serving gives you 20 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C, according to MayoClinic.com. Adding your sliced pineapple to a hot grill is easy enough, but if you don’t have a grill or the weather is uncooperative, you can get similar effects on the stovetop....
A steak is getting marinated. Image Credit: Maria_Lapina/iStock/Getty Images Shell steak is a boneless and elongated cut also called New York strip steak, Kansas City strip steak or simply strip steak. Shell steak usually has about a 1-inch thickness. This steak is cut from the steer’s hindquarter or middle section of its back. Shell steak is simple to prepare, requiring little seasoning for excellent flavor to develop when grilling. Grilling a shell steak to perfection also is a quick process....
Manganese isn’t the most well-known nutrient out there, yet it’s an essential trace element that supports many processes in your body. Manganese helps different enzymes in your body work properly, and these enzymes help with things like breaking down food for energy, bone formation, immune response and reproduction, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mineral helps scavenge free radicals, acting as an antioxidant, and is also involved in blood clotting along with vitamin K....
1 of 19 Overview Omega-3s temper inflammation, improve brain and heart health, maintain healthy eye health, keep you thin and even help you live longer! Alas, most Americans don't get enough of the beneficial fatty acids in their diets (experts estimate that the majority of people in the U.S. are consuming one-quarter of the recommended daily intake). The 3 main kinds of omega-3s are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)....
Beef is an excellent source of zinc, which is key to a healthy immune system. Image Credit: 4kodiak/E+/GettyImages Winter is the season for sweaters, snowflakes and, yup, the sniffles. It’s no secret that cold weather brings sneezes and sickness galore, but there are some little-known nutrition powerhouses that may help you get through the season free from a cold or flu. Advertisement I know what you're thinking: You already know all about the wonders of getting more vitamin C in your diet!...
The health risks of obesity include diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Image Credit: Bablab/iStock/GettyImages American women and men weigh on average 8 pounds more than they did in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Today, over 39 percent of adults in the U.S. have obesity, and more than 70 percent have overweight, per the CDC. Advertisement And that's likely to increase, says Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago....
Having sore muscles you can't trace to a workout might be your body reacting to stress. Image Credit: milorad kravic/iStock/GettyImages Sore, fatigued and achy muscles are often caused by exercising too hard, and generally feel better with time. But if you haven’t worked out recently, muscles that hurt for “no reason” could be an indicator of an illness or other health condition. Advertisement Here, Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, a New York City-based spinal and orthopedic surgeon, discusses reasons you might experience muscle soreness with no apparent cause and when it's time to see a doctor....
Hip openers — like Pigeon pose — provide a release for both your body and mind. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Everyday life can feel like a rollercoaster (now more than ever). With work responsibilities and family obligations set against the backdrop of police violence, systemic racism and the novel coronavirus pandemic, you might be experiencing a lot of ups and downs. Advertisement Managing all these feelings can be challenging, to say the least....
Both tomato bisque and tomato basil soup make for healthy side dishes. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images You can make a delicious and easy tomato bisque simply by adding milk and butter to a can of tomato soup. Advertisement To lighten things up, you can omit the milk and butter and opt for vegetable or bone broth — the latter will add some skin- and joint-supporting collagen protein to your meal. You can also add basil for a bright, fresh flavor that'll make you forget you left the dairy out....
Working your inner thighs can help reduce the risk of injury. Image Credit: Catalin205/iStock/GettyImages The muscles on your inner thighs swing your legs in, toward the midline of your body. Training these muscles can improve your athletic performance and decrease your risk of injury. The best inner thigh exercise equipment will allow you to duplicate that “inward” leg motion against resistance. Advertisement Inner Thigh Toning Exercises When people discuss working your inner thigh muscles, they usually mean the adductor longus, adductor magnus, adductor brevis, and perhaps also the pectineus and gracilis, as identified at ExRx....
Yes, you can cook two things in the oven at the same time. Image Credit: Mark_KA/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to efficiency, baking two things at once is the perfect solution to getting dinner on the table when everyone is hungry. While most ovens can handle more than one item at a time, there are some general guidelines to follow when using this time-saving cooking method. Advertisement Tip Yes, you can cook two things in the oven at the same time....
Woman swimming the breast stroke in a pool. A zero-impact, full-body workout that keeps you cool on a hot day, swimming is the summertime cardio of choice for many women. After a few weeks, you may notice some new shoulder muscles, but don't worry -- you won't turn into a bodybuilder. Swimming can't change your genetics, and you'd have to work much harder to get beefy shoulders than swimming will allow....
Kale is just as good eaten raw as it is cooked. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Spinach was Popeye’s first choice when he needed a powerful pick-me-up, but perhaps he didn’t know about raw kale. With more protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin C than the equivalent amount of spinach, as per USDA data, this leafy green packs a punch. Like spinach, you can eat it cooked or raw. Advertisement Tip Kale is just as good eaten raw as it is cooked....
Raw tuna, like the canned and cooked versions, contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of protein, vitamins and minerals. Image Credit: Darkkong/iStock/GettyImages As a lean protein filled with omega-3 fatty acids, tuna can help you build muscle and lose weight. But choosing the form in which you eat it, whether raw tuna, canned or cooked — as well as how you prepare it — can have an effect on your health....
A senior woman is sitting in a chair exercising. Image Credit: Image Source Pink/Image Source/Getty Images Exercise plays an essential role in helping maintain healthy muscle tissue, as well as keeping the rest of your body healthy and free of disease. However, traditional standing exercises are not always an option, especially if you have a condition where you are limited to sitting or lying down Luckily, you can still perform cardiovascular exercise from these positions by simply altering exercises to fit your specific abilities and limitations....
If your nails are dry or brittle, it could be a sign of a nutrient deficiency. Image Credit: Kerkez/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Deficiency Signs Nutrient Deficiencies Other Factors Nail Care Tips When to See a Doctor You'd be surprised by how much your fingernails can reveal about your health. Advertisement Nails are part of your integumentary system, aka your body's outer layer, which also includes your skin, hair and glands, per the Cleveland Clinic....
A man holding a burger from a fast food restaurant. Image Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images News/Getty Images Fast foods are characterized as quick, easily accessible and cheap alternatives to home-cooked meals, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They also tend to be high in saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories. According to the NIH, many fast food chains have responded to growing public awareness about nutrition by offering some food that is lower in fat and calories than their normal fare....
