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A zucchini should have glossy skin and a firm texture. Image Credit: ZCPerson/iStock/Getty Images Zucchini vines are prolific producers, and an overabundance can result in zucchinis left on the vine, growing bigger every day. A fruit that cooks up as a vegetable, zucchini does not necessarily improve with size. Use large zucchinis for cooking, rather than fresh in salads or slaw; its flesh can be bitter when eaten raw. To make the most of your girthy zucchini, turn its large size to your advantage; use it as an edible container or feature it in a saute....

A classic American main course, pork chops are commonly served with fresh vegetables, a variety of different potato dishes and with a topping of applesauce. While traditional recipes for pork chops involve the meat being baked, cooked on the stove in a sauté pan or grilled, pork chops can be prepared in the microwave if necessary. However, your chops will not have the same crisp, lightly browned texture on their outsides like those cooked using other methods....

How you prepare your sausage in your Crock-Pot may depend on the type of sausage you're using and your recipe. Image Credit: Alice Day / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Slow cookers are an essential cooking tool for anyone who loves home-cooked food but has little time to cook. Like any other protein, cooking sausage in Crock-Pot is easy and can help you get dinner on the table when time is limited. Advertisement Tip How you prepare your sausage in your Crock-Pot may depend on the type of sausage you're using and your recipe....

Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Properly cooked in a pan, they're crisp and golden on the outside and creamy-smooth on the inside. Although pan-fying is a natural choice for thin-sliced breakfast home fries, savory seasonings make these potatoes a perfect dinner side dish as well. Cook them in a well-seasoned, cast-iron skillet, if possible. The iron conducts heat efficiently, and cast iron's heft keeps the potatoes from scorching. Advertisement Step 1 Wash the potatoes by scrubbing them well under hot running water....

Cranberries are a slightly tart fruit that you may associate with fall. One-half cup raw cranberries contains about 20 calories, 2 g of dietary fiber and 10 percent of your vitamin C requirement for the day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cranberries are a versatile fruit that you can eat raw, dried or use in baked goods. Drying cranberries is a good way to preserve the fruit for consumption long after the cranberry growing season is over....

You don't have to defrost hamburger patties before grilling them, but they will take longer to cook through. Image Credit: LeslieLauren/iStock/GettyImages Frozen ground beef patties make for a quick and economical way to make a delicious lunch for the whole family — especially during those barbecue-friendly summer months. Advertisement While using frozen beef is an easy way to get the job done, you'll want to make sure your patties don't taste like they've been sitting in the freezer....

A bowl of green salad. Image Credit: ehaurylik/iStock/Getty Images Most adult men can safely lose weight at a healthy pace by following a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet plan, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Losing weight is important for overweight men because it can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, which affects one out of every three adult men, according to the American Heart Association. Advertisement Meal Schedule When planning a 1,200-calorie diet plan, spread your calories out over three meals and one snack....

These delightful chickpea desserts will help you hit your daily quota of fiber while crushing your sweet craving. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages If you have a hankering for something homemade and sweet, but you want to keep your baked good on the nutritious side, we have the perfect solution for you: Chuck in some chickpeas. Advertisement "Beans and pulses, especially chickpeas, are the most underrated superfoods in the supermarket," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, author of ​​​​​‌Read It Before You Eat It — Taking You from Label to Table​​‌​​​​‌....

Oatmeal cups are a terrific timesaver for maddeningly busy mornings when you need to eat and run. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages If you opt for oatmeal in the morning, there are oodles of options — think overnight oats, savory oats and proats (i.e., protein oats), just to name a few. But one versatile version of oatmeal — baked oatmeal cups — takes convenience up a notch. Advertisement Because they're made in muffin tins, oatmeal cups are, by definition, baked in bulk....

Fun gym membership statistic: More than one-third of gym-goers keep their memberships just to use equipment. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Global Gyms Global Gym Membership U.S. Stats Gym Usage Age Stats Race and Ethnicity Gender Stats Ownership COVID-19 For many gym-goers, most days look pretty identical: wake up, go to work, hit the gym, repeat. Not a bad routine. Advertisement Considering the gym is a daily activity for many people, it's not surprising if you've considered opening one of your own — or if you've simply wondered how many of these facilities exist across the country (or the world)....

1 of 15 Overview "Guinness World Records" isn't just a compilation of who has the longest fingernails or who can dispense the most milkshake from his nose — there are lots of fitness records in there too, like longest plank, longest wall sit, most weight sumo squatted in an hour and most burpees in a minute. These might not be the kind of goals you’re after, but these record holders have something every exerciser can use: the ability to set a goal, train for it and achieve it....

With so many diets out there, it can be difficult to sift through them all to choose one the right one for you. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Calorie Needs 50-30-20 Macros Diet Guidelines A 50-30-20 macros diet, also called IIFYM or flexible dieting, is a popular option because instead of restricting certain foods, it focuses on counting the total number of macronutrients (aka macros) you eat. Advertisement This approach allows more flexibility in your diet and gives you the freedom to choose the foods you like....

Single-leg glute bridges hit your legs and butt (and unilateral strength and balance) just like a Bulgarian split squat would. Image Credit: Ziga Plahutar/E+/GettyImages There are so many great leg exercises out there — from squat variations to lunge alternatives. One of the best leg movements for building strong legs — and a trainer favorite — is the Bulgarian split squat. Advertisement A Bulgarian split squat is a squat variation that looks similar to a lunge....

Isometric exercises require your muscles to contract without actually moving. Hold these surprisingly challenging positions for your next core workout. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When six-pack abs are the hallmark of fitness — the one thing that unequivocally makes people think, “Hey, that person is really fit!” — it’s common to strive for a shredded stomach. But endless crunches and other ab exercises can get boring — and sometimes don’t even work (looking at you, sit-ups)....

The side stretch is a great move to spur digestion. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages We all dread feeling bloated or gassy, especially if we’re far away from our favorite sweatpants. But after a particularly fibrous lunch (darn you, cauliflower rice!), a little bloating is expected and totally normal. Advertisement Drinking some extra water is the best place to start, but a little movement can help encourage healthy digestion, too. All you need is 10 minutes to help relive bloating symptoms with this total-body stretch routine, courtesy of K....

Almonds and nuts pair well with fruits such as apples and oranges. Image Credit: Carmen Martínez Torrón/Moment Open/Getty Images The answer to the age-old question of whether nuts are a fruit or a vegetable depends on the angle you use to define them. Fruits are the seed-bearing product of a flowering plant, while vegetables are any other part of the plant, including stems, leaves and roots. A nut can be a fruit in that it is the fruit of its tree, yet it can be likened to a legume vegetable due to its high-protein content and the fact that it might have grown underground....

Two three-year-old boys playing with bubbles in the park. Image Credit: altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images To determine whether a child is growing at a healthy pace in both height and weight, many pediatricians and child care providers consult widely available growth charts for comparison with other children. These charts reveal a range of normal heights and weights for both boys and girls. Three-year-old girls range from 35 to 40 inches in height and 25....

Boost may be healthier than other between-meals snack options. Image Credit: Milan_Jovic/E+/GettyImages Dietary supplements, such as Boost nutrition drinks can give you the vitamins and minerals you may be lacking in your diet. Find out which nutrients can be gleaned from energy and strength inducing Boost ingredients. Advertisement Boost Ingredients List According to the BOOST website, Boost nutritional drinks add vitamins, minerals and protein to your diet. Depending on your dietary needs, you can choose from Boost High Protein, Boost Original, Boost Plus and Boost Glucose Control....

Push-ups can be part of a weight-loss regimen. Image Credit: gzorgz/iStock/Getty Images Exercise can certainly help you lose weight by burning calories and building muscle. But, doing just push-ups — even daily — is unlikely to be rigorous enough to burn enough calories to lose a lot of pounds. Push-ups alone also fail to stimulate total-body muscle gains that raise your metabolism and make you a lean machine. Advertisement To lose weight, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 250 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio exercise weekly....

A sliced banana in a bowl. Image Credit: doo_yikyik/iStock/Getty Images Potassium is an essential dietary mineral, but getting too much of it can have negative repercussions. Constipation is not a common side effect of consuming too much potassium specifically; instead, a combination of dietary factors often contribute to gastrointestinal problems. Consult your doctor about getting the right amount of dietary potassium and ask how the mineral relates to any digestive issues you are experiencing....