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Cooking a turkey in a 16-quart roaster oven uses less energy than your kitchen oven. Image Credit: Melissa Ross/Moment Open/Getty Images A roaster oven is a versatile cooking appliance that allows you to roast, bake, steam and slow cook, replacing many of the appliances in your kitchen. Cooking a turkey in a 16-quart roaster oven uses less energy than your kitchen oven, and because of its compact size, allows you to cook a turkey in less time than your conventional oven....

Dried navy beans, also known as pea beans, are one legume that even infrequent bean eaters have experience with. Image Credit: StevanZZ/iStock/GettyImages Dried navy beans, also known as pea beans, are one legume that even infrequent bean eaters have experience with. They’re the traditional bean used in baked beans and in the classic French dish cassoulet. Advertisement Navy beans are not only an inexpensive source of protein, they are also rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, iron and calcium, according to the USDA....

Cardio can help you lose weight, which can help decrease calf fat. Image Credit: Shinyfamily/iStock/GettyImages When you put on a pair of shorts or a skirt, do you find yourself feeling self-conscious about your calf size? If so, you’re not alone, and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. We all want slim, toned calves and sexy, sculpted legs. Advertisement While it's not possible to spot reduce through targeted exercises (this is an all-too-common fiction), it is possible to slim your calves through diet and exercise and by losing overall body fat....

Knee pain during squats is usually the result of poor ankle or hip mobility or weak glutes. Here's how to fix it. Image Credit: Hiraman/E+/GettyImages In This Article Grip With Your Feet Work on Your Ankle Mobility Lead With Your Hips and Knees Strengthen Your Glutes Try a Different Variation No matter what anyone tells you, squatting doesn't actually ​cause​ knee pain. Instead, most knee pain when squatting is actually due to muscle imbalances or limited mobility....

Focus on your diet to help flatten your stomach. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Depending on where you’re starting, getting a lean stomach in one month might or might not be possible. But even if you’re not quite at the “sexy tummy in 30 days” stage, you can still make substantial progress and set yourself up for future flat-belly success by building healthy habits. Advertisement Keep Your Goals Realistic Who wouldn’t want to have a total stomach transformation in one month?...

Eating a balanced diet rich in sources of protein like fish may help you get rid of menopause belly fat. Image Credit: Anthony McGovern/iStock/GettyImages Menopause is a natural part of aging. And it’s normal for this hormonal transition to lead to weight gain. But if your goal is to lose that weight, knowing how to get rid of menopause belly fat can help. Advertisement Menopause begins when your menstrual cycle stops (usually between ages 45 and 55) due to a natural reduction in female reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone, per the National Institute on Aging (NIA)....

This homemade smoker pizza is perfect for impressing your dinner guests. Image Credit: DZ Lab/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: DZ Lab/iStock/GettyImages Smoker grill Charcoal Smoking wood Pizza dough Flour Rolling pin Barbecue sauce Pizza sauce Mozzarella cheese Toppings such as mushrooms, peppers, black olives and grilled chicken Serving dish Do not use a water smoker, as the steam could keep the dough from getting crispy, and your pizza may not cook well....

The health benefits of strength training include a longer lifespan. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Gone are the days when lifting weights was just for bodybuilders and pro athletes. In fact, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that ​all​ adults do at least two full-body strength-training workouts each week. Advertisement Why? Because the benefits of strength training extend to every aspect of your physical, mental and emotional health, says Jason Li, CPT, a certified personal trainer and weightlifting coach with SoHo Strength Lab in New York City....

Drinking too much juice can be bad for you. Image Credit: Pitipat Usanakornkul / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Juicing is a billion-dollar industry and a health trend that just won’t go away. Take any health magazine, and you’ll find at least a page or two dedicated to juice diet plans, juice cleanses, detox juice recipes and everything in between. Advertisement While no one can deny that fruits and vegetables are healthy, juicing is subject to debate....

Taking a few minutes out of your day to practice gratitude may improve your mood, your health and your relationships. Image Credit: m-imagephotography/iStock/GettyImages There’s never a bad time to practice gratitude — and that’s according to science. Beginning or ending the day with an attitude of gratitude can have a powerful effect on both your mental and physical health, says Jessy Warner-Cohen, PhD, a senior psychologist with Northwell Health. Advertisement Here's why the practice is so powerful....

Baldness is one potential side effect. Image Credit: Digital Vision/Digital Vision/Getty Images 7 Keto DHEA is available over the counter without a prescription. A September 2007 study in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggests that overweight people can use this supplement to raise their resting metabolic rate while on calorie-restricted diets. It also suggests there are few side effects. However, this study was limited to three one-week treatments and a handful of participants....

Kettlebell swings are a full-body exercise that strengthen your muscles and torch calories. Image Credit: petesphotography/E+/GettyImages Cardio vs. strength. Abs vs. glutes. Dumbbells vs. body weight. Instead of choosing, why not do a workout that gives you a little bit of everything? This full-body cardio and strength workout does exactly that. Advertisement "I love this workout because it's a mash-up of several training systems that stimulate high muscle recruitment, mental and physical stamina, as well as an underlying elevated heart rate that's gonna keep you burning fat throughout," Jen Widerstrom, celebrity fitness trainer and head transformation coach for Transformation Protein's 60-Day Total-Body Challenge, tells LIVESTRONG....

Albuterol is a medication to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD-related symptoms. The medication’s action is dilating or opening the breathing passages of the lungs during an acute asthma attack. Because albuterol has a stimulating effect, some people try to use this asthma medication to promote weight or fat loss. Stimulatory Effects Albuterol stimulates the nervous system and muscles. The medication can cause rapid heart beat or tachycardia, elevate your blood pressure and cause irregular heart beats or arrhythmias....

Woman holding a plate of toasted white bread. Image Credit: kazoka30/iStock/Getty Images A food allergy develops when the body has an abnormal response to a certain food or ingredient. In the case of white bread, the allergen is typically wheat. Because symptoms can be extreme and affect the quality of life, it’s important to understand why an allergy to white bread occurs and how you can treat it. Advertisement Common Causes An allergy to white bread appears when the body mistakes a protein in wheat as harmful....

Image Credit: Tatomm/iStock/GettyImages P90X is a 90-day transformation program designed to help you lose weight and build muscle. While it's unique, it's not the only DVD workout program out there. Other long-term, intense exercise programs are great options to help you to get fit and strong, too. Advertisement What Sets P90X Apart The thing that makes P90X so impressive is the intensity that it brings. Many workout DVDs try to shorten workouts to make them more convenient....

From the best snacks at Publix to the top meal prep items, you'll want to add all of these staples to your cart. Image Credit: LuckyBusiness/iStock/GettyImages The Southern-based grocery chain, which has been around for nearly one hundred years, is beloved for its top-notch customer service, supreme prices and quality in-house products — and these perks span far beyond the brand’s fried chicken and bakery items. Advertisement Turns out, Publix's GreenWise line of natural and organic products is a great option if you're shopping for healthy picks....

Vitamins can cause various reactions. Image Credit: nikesidoroff/iStock/Getty Images A daily multivitamin should not cause severe body reactions, although you may experience mild reactions. Vitamin supplements are taken to maintain the proper levels of vitamins and minerals in the body. Drugs.com warns that you should not take more than the recommended dose on the bottle to avoid adverse reactions. Some body reactions to vitamins may include common side effects, allergic reactions and skin reactions....

Bodybuilding without supplements is entirely possible as long as you take care of your nutrition, recovery and training. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Bodybuilding without supplements is entirely possible as long as you take care of your nutrition, recovery and training. Bodybuilders should focus on these cornerstones of training before relying on supplements. Advertisement The Challenge of Bodybuilding The competitive aspect of bodybuilding is unique compared to most other sports. In a bodybuilding competition, athletes are judged on a number of factors....

Diet is one of the main drivers of uncomfortable GI symptoms. Image Credit: igor_kell/iStock/GettyImages Maybe you feel too full to move about freely or your stomach sounds are loud enough to be heard next door. Either way, being bloated and gassy feels crappy. Advertisement While there are countless potential causes of uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms, there's no denying that the diet contributes to gut health. Video of the Day "In general, diet is probably the main driver of a lot of GI symptoms," says Shanti Eswaran, MD, a gastroenterologist and internist at Michigan Medicine....