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Preparing lamb with herbs and oil on kitchen counter. Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/Getty Images In terms of classic culinary cuisine, few dishes can compare to a perfectly roasted leg of lamb. While critics and gourmets argue about boning and de-boning, the dish is just as delicious with or without the bone. Of course, purists insist on using a semi-boned leg of lamb, arguing that it simply has more flavor. When the lamb is finished cooking, deglaze the roasting pan and serve the red wine au jus along with the lamb....

The best way to cook a smoked ham is to bake it in the oven. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages In most cases, whole smoked bone-in hams come fully cooked. This makes for easy prep, as all you must do is heat, prepare a glaze or sauce and then serve. Advertisement However, choosing the right ham for your meal isn't so clear-cut, as there are many options from which to choose. Video of the Day Bone-in Hams and Glaze Ingredients Smoked bone-in hams: Fully cooked smoked hams come in multiple varieties, including bone-in and boneless....

Bacon slices in a pan. Image Credit: Volodymyr Krasyuk/iStock/Getty Images You have to treat bacon as just another cut of meat if you want to cook it to soft, chewy tenderness. Think of a thick ribeye steak, for example. If you cook it over high heat, you’ll crisp the meat and partially melt the fat, leaving it slightly warm and rubbery. If you cook it at a lower heat, however, and let the fat render and coat each morsel, you’ll have a tender but toothsome, moist steak....

Cooking eggs without oil or butter requires a little bit of both. Image Credit: tbralnina/iStock/GettyImages Cutting back on your oil and butter consumption can seem like a challenge, but it’s doable with some creativity and compromise. Cooking eggs without oil or butter requires a little bit of both. Here are some recipe suggestions that can help. Advertisement Read more: 9 Things You May Not Know About Eggs Video of the Day Cooking Eggs Without Oil Eggs are a good source of protein; according to the USDA, a medium-sized egg offers 69....

Squats are a great butt exercise. Image Credit: LENblR/iStock/GettyImages A proud, perky rear end makes a good lasting impression as you’re walking out the door. However, with age many people start to lose the lift in their rear end for two reasons: loss of muscle tone and excess fat. Advertisement Here's the good news, though — you can lift a saggy butt with the right exercise plan and a healthy diet....

Frozen breaded chicken breast makes for a quick meal. Freeze breaded chicken breast for a quick meal any night of the week. Grab the crunchy chicken piece out of the freezer and put it right into the oven for a meal that is ready within minutes. Properly freezing the chicken is essential to keeping it tasting fresh and preventing freezer burn. When you take it out of the freezer, it should taste as fresh as the day you prepared it....

1 of 22 Overview Eat less and exercise more. That's the simple solution to anyone's weight-loss questions. But if it were really that easy, more people would be in great shape. Turns out, some of your other behaviors play a big role in fat loss. Try these 20 tips -- including several surprises -- to fire up your metabolism speed up your lean body transformation. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images...

Buckwheat, spinach and beets are all healthy foods that are high in oxalates. Image Credit: DronG/iStock/GettyImages About 1 million Americans get kidney stones every year, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. And about 9 percent of American adults develop kidney stones at least once in their lives, per a February 2018 study in ​Advances in Urology.​ Advertisement Not only are kidney stones painful to pass, but they're also linked with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure....

These hearty salad recipes just might become your go-to healthy dinners. Image Credit: thomasandreas/iStock/GettyImages There’s a reason salads are sometimes called “rabbit food” — a few leaves of tasteless lettuce garnished with uninspired slices of tomato and red onion doesn’t exactly make for an appetizing side dish let alone a satiating meal. Advertisement But here's the thing: Salads don't have to be boring. On the contrary, they can be healthy, hearty meals that fill you up and delight your taste buds, too....

A female pharmacist discusses medication with a female customer. Image Credit: Gewitterkind/iStock/Getty Images The over-the-counter supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan and the prescription drug alprazolam, available under the brand Xanax, are substances people take for some similar uses, including relieving anxiety. The two have different effects on brain function, however. Consult your doctor before taking 5-HTP supplements, particularly if you already take Xanax or any other medication. Advertisement Xanax Xanax primarily treats anxiety and panic disorder, although doctors also prescribe it for treating depression, stress and tension, sleep problems, premenstrual syndrome and fear of open spaces....

Trying to lose that pesky fat? Here are 5 simple steps to lose weight. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages Have you tried every diet on the planet, but you still can’t seem to lose weight regardless of how hard you work out or how hard you try? If that’s you, then forget everything you’ve ever learned about losing weight. Substitute all that past thinking with five simple metabolism-boosting tricks that will help you melt belly fat faster....

Go ahead and have a cup of coffee (or two) to get your day started. Image Credit: Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision/GettyImages Any time is a good time to engage in habits that can help you feel your best as you age. But starting the day off in a way that does right by your body (and your mind) can be especially worthwhile. Advertisement "In my care of patients, I see a direct correlation between good lifestyle habits and overall health," says Jennifer Atmore, MD, a geriatric medicine physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Allen and Texas Health Physicians Group....

Whey protein powder isn't the best source of protein for people with diabetes. Image Credit: Michelle Lee Photography/iStock/GettyImages Whey protein is a dairy protein produced when making cheese, according to the Mayo Clinic. As a powder, it can be added to a shake or sprinkled on food. If you have diabetes, you may be wondering if it’s a good protein option for you. The truth: more research is needed. Advertisement Among other things, whey protein is often used to improve athletic performance, notes the Mayo Clinic....

Woman doing a behind the head military press Image Credit: webphotography/iStock/Getty Images The behind the head military press is a hotly debated topic. While it is a staple exercise in many bodybuilding and strength routines, and can offer numerous benefits, it also carries a certain degree of risk. Performing it too often, or with poor form, can lead to injury. Advertisement Technique & Muscles Set up for a behind the head military press in much the same way you would for a regular military press....

Consume salmon oil from both fresh fish and supplements to experience its health benefits. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages Whether eaten as a tasty meal or taken in supplement form, salmon oil offers numerous health benefits. Salmon oil and other types of fish oil are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients that support key functions in the body. To experience the benefits of salmon nutrition and give your health a boost, try including salmon in your diet two or three times per week....

Many traditional sodas contain a full day's worth of added sugars. Image Credit: tongpatong/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Coke Diet Coke Coke Zero Sugar Pepsi Diet Pepsi Pepsi Zero Sugar Sprite Sprite Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Orange Soda Root Beer Club Soda Here's an interesting fact: Soda is the top source of calories and added sugar in the average American's diet, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)....

A hernia develops when one of your organs bulges through a hole or weak area in a nearby muscle or connective tissue. They can affect your thigh, stomach, groin or surgical scar in your abdomen and may stem from genetic factors, birth defects and conditions and lifestyle habits that place strain on your abdomen, such as a poor diet and inactivity. Although dietary changes aren’t known to cure hernias, they may help reduce abdominal strain and prevent complications....

Lots of fetal movement is not cause for concern. It's a sign your baby is healthy. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages You’ve probably heard that it’s important to pay attention to decreased fetal movement, but you may wonder if it’s possible for your baby to move too much. When it comes to your comfort level during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, a very active fetus can make it difficult for you to sleep or even rest comfortably....

Whole-grain foods are a good dietary source of many B vitamins. The B vitamins are a diverse group of nutrients that are commonly found together in foods. They are all water soluble, which means dietary excesses are usually easily eliminated in your urine. Most of the B vitamins are not stored well in your body, so you need to get them from your diet on a regular basis. Relatively large amounts of individual B vitamins are usually well tolerated, but one B vitamin – pyridoxine – can cause tingling when taken in high doses for prolonged periods....

A jar of coconut oil beside a halved coconut. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly known for their heart-healthy benefits. If you would like to incorporate more Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, try consuming low mercury fish, like wild caught salmon or light canned tuna, into your diet two times a week. Coconut oil is another highly beneficial healthy fat, but does not actually contain Omega-3 fatty acids....