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Available in your grocer's freezer section, toaster strudels combine the delectable taste of a flaky, buttery crust, paired with fruit flavoring, all finished off with a drizzle of sweet icing. Hot out of the oven, enjoying a toaster strudel is a perfect way to start your morning routine. While they can be prepared in a toaster, you can also heat them in a conventional oven or toaster oven. Advertisement Oven Method When heating toaster strudels in the oven, a baking sheet will stop the fruit filling from scorching your pan, should it leak from the pastry....

With a conventional oven, dishes or baking sheets closest to the heating element (usually at the bottom of the oven) will cook the fastest while items on the top rack might cook more slowly. Image Credit: rudisill/iStock/GettyImages Convection ovens are growing in popularity, but that doesn’t mean some home cooks aren’t still a little daunted by them. If you’re new to using a convection oven, roasted vegetables are a great recipe to start with because they are simple and adaptable....

The hip flexor is one of the large hip muscles responsible for significant leg movement, including lifting your thigh. When you strain these hip muscles, they might tear, causing pain, or they could rupture, causing severe pain and impaired movement. Several sports can lead to this type of injury, from soccer to football. However, you can heal these strained muscles by being patient with your body and utilizing common sense....

Fatty fish such as salmon is rich in inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids. Image Credit: nortonrsx/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Inflammation 101 Foods for Inflammation You've likely heard a lot about chronic inflammation lately and how it contributes to cellular damage, disease and premature aging. But making healthy lifestyle choices — like eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and other foods with anti-inflammatory properties — can help keep it from becoming a serious health risk....

10 Food Items You Should Eat After a Workout Image Credit: JuliaKa/iStock/GettyImages Working out regularly provides a wide array of benefits for your body, including strengthening your heart, managing your cholesterol levels and boosting your immunity. However, physical activity also puts stress on your body, so you need to support your training with proper nutrition. Many foods can be beneficial when consumed after your workout, but you should note that the rest of your diet needs to be in order for optimal results....

A flat belly depends on what kind of food you put in it. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages Looking to flatten your belly? Abdominal bloating and/or carrying unwanted weight around your midsection can be extremely uncomfortable. Don’t be confused between the two! Bloating is temporary abdominal distention that can be caused by a reaction to certain foods, lifestyle factors or a medical conditions. Really, belly bloat is just intestinal gas, not excess fat....

1 of 23 Overview Everyone is looking for that magical fountain of youth. But until we find it, exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking years -- or decades -- younger. Eating certain foods will improve the look and feel your skin, boost your energy and even fight off disease. Add these 20 options to your diet, suggested by Chris Mohr, Ph.D., owner of MohrResults....

Failing to take the proper steps before each training session can sabotage your results. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Taxi/Getty Images There’s a natural tendency to want to leap right into a workout. After all, who isn’t pressed for time? Advertisement But failing to take the proper steps before each training session can sabotage your results, if not lead to injury and long-term ailments. Video of the Day By planning ahead and warming up properly, you'll have a more effective workout, be less susceptible to injury, and produce the results you desire....

A sugary dish paired with processed meat is, sadly, a perfect recipe for inflammation. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Processed Meats Added Sugars Refined Carbs Trans Fats Too Much Alcohol Preventing chronic inflammation is an important aspect of staying healthy. And to do that, it'd probably help to understand what exactly inflammation is. Advertisement For starters, not all types of inflammation are bad. Acute inflammation is a reaction that protects your body from infection....

references Ashley Borden; Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant; Los Angeles, California Cassey Ho; Creator of POP Pilates; San Francisco, California 1 of 8 Overview Fitness evolves. If it didn't, we'd still be strapping vibrating belts to our waists or securing ourselves into a Molby Revolving Hammock (if you're younger and don't know that one, do a quick internet search). Some classic exercises that were once staples of any workout regimen just a few years back are now viewed as antiquated or even dangerous....

Eating foods with digestive enzymes can help support your health. Image Credit: LeszekCzerwonka/iStock/GettyImages Enzymes play a role in many of the chemical reactions in your body that keep you healthy and alive. They’re particularly important for your digestive health, as they help your body break down and absorb nutrients from the foods you eat. Advertisement What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions, according to a November 2015 study in ​Essays in Biochemistry​....

Walking is an accessible, low-impact way to improve your health. Image Credit: evrim ertik/iStock/GettyImages In This Article The Program Benefits Warm Up Before You Walk Before You Start Walking is one of the best forms of exercise that I, as a personal trainer, recommend for people with overweight and obesity. It's simple, easier on your joints than other forms of exercise and has countless benefits for your physical and mental health....

1 of 11 Overview Frenzied party planning and last-minute gift shopping, the holiday season can be hectic — and we've all been there. Any time saved means more time to actually enjoy the festivities. So make yourself a promise this year to stop slaving away in the kitchen. Instead, spend your precious hours with family and friends. These nine Trader Joe's party hacks will save you time and money when planning your next holiday party....

Stay warm even when it's cold outside with a body-weight cardio circuit. Image Credit: Nattakorn Maneerat/iStock/GettyImages When the temperature drops and the weather forces you inside, you don’t have to resort to the same squat-and-lunge routine you’ve been doing since March. Try this 20-minute body-weight workout from Micaela Gerling, personal trainer at Bodytec, an EMS training studio in Pretoria, South Africa. Advertisement "Body-weight movements are effective as they work a number of different muscle groups at the same time, helping you tone and strengthen your body from head to toe," Gerling tells LIVESTRONG....

Strengthening your upper body can help make you waist look smaller Image Credit: Ron Levine/Stone/GettyImages From corsets in the 19th century to today’s waist trainers, people love the look of a slim waist. But if your usual workout routine involves endless crunches, side planks and leg lifts, you may be taking the wrong approach. Advertisement Instead of trying to get smaller, why not get broader? Strengthening your back and shoulders can give your upper half a little broader and more sculpted look, ultimately making your waist appear smaller by contrast....

Measurements of your upper arm provide a rough correlation to BMI. Image Credit: Peter Cade/DigitalVision/Getty Images When you can’t determine the height of a patient, upper-arm circumference can help calculate his body mass index. Body mass index, or BMI, gives a health provider an estimation of a patient’s body fat level. Knowing BMI influences the development of a treatment plan, especially when dealing with a person who is malnourished or has obesity....

Guidelines of the diet permit popcorn made with butter, cheese and olive oil popcorn toppings. Image Credit: Carol Yepes/Moment/GettyImages Carbs in popcorn are healthy because the food is a whole grain. The Atkins diet, a low-carbohydrate eating plan designed for weight loss, includes popcorn in its list of acceptable snacks ⁠— if it’s cooked at home. Guidelines of the diet permit butter, cheese and olive oil popcorn toppings. Advertisement What Popcorn Is Healthy?...

Biking and running are both great workouts, but which is better for you? Image Credit: Getty Images/Westend61 Want to spark some heated debate? Ask a group of runners and cyclists which sport is the better workout and get ready for some animated and creative arguments. Both burn calories, improve heart health and can be adapted for indoor and outdoor workouts. Advertisement But what if your goal is to build muscle or prevent injuries?...

Coconut milk products sold in supermarkets can have substantial differences in nutrition. Image Credit: MAIKA 777/Moment Open/GettyImages Coconut milk is a commonly consumed nutrient-rich plant-based milk. It also contains a lot of fat, much of which is saturated. Saturated fat is considered to be bad for your health as it can increase your cholesterol and risk of heart disease. However, whether or not the saturated fat from coconut is bad for you is highly debated....

Exercising right before your cholesterol test can increase your LDL levels. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Working out can temporarily raise your cholesterol levels. It sounds counterintuitive, but engaging in intense exercise right before a cholesterol test may mess with the results, making your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol appear higher than it actually is. Advertisement Timing Your Exercise and Testing If you’re scheduled for a lipid panel, your doctor may recommend avoiding super high-intensity workouts for a day or so to ensure the results are as accurate as possible, says Dennis Bruemmer, MD, PhD, a cardiologist and director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Cardiometabolic Health, in Cleveland, Ohio....