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Most Bible diet plans encourage the consumption of whole foods. Image Credit: Julia Khusainova/Moment/GettyImages For Christians, Jews and other Bible believers, planning your meals around the foods mentioned in the Good Book might bring you an increased sense of spiritual well-being as well as nourishing your body physically. But a biblical eating plan isn’t cut and dried. Food in the Bible varies widely, depending on what foods were readily available during different time frames....

These breakfast pizzas prove that dinner for breakfast is a smart idea. Image Credit: FotoZlaja/iStock/GettyImages You know the drill for breakfast: Eggs, yogurt, bagel and lox, or oatmeal. There isn’t too much variety for easy on-the-go meals. Yet, sometimes, you want something a bit outside the box — like pizza — to start your day. Advertisement "Whole grains, fruits and veggies, protein and a source of healthy fat can all take shape on a delicious pizza, making it a great, filling and nutritious breakfast," says Maggie Michalczyk, RD....

Just because you’re dependent on caffeine to keep you going doesn’t mean that it’s the right choice for your energy and cognitive function. Image Credit: agrobacter/E+/GettyImages When you take that first sip of coffee in the morning, it gives you a rush of satisfaction knowing the caffeine is going to help you perk up and stay at the top of your game throughout the day. That’s how it works, right? Maybe....

Coffee being poured into a cup on a table. Image Credit: kazoka30/iStock/Getty Images Stanley Burroughs introduced the Master Cleanse in the 1940s, but it took off in 1976 when he published the pamphlet “The Master Cleanser.” Burroughs’ detox plan, also known as the lemonade diet, has dieters consume nothing but water mixed with lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper – as well as a laxative tea and saltwater – for 10 days straight....

Woman with hands on stomach. Image Credit: i love images/Cultura/Getty Images If you’re having one of those days when it just feels like your pants won’t button, but you usually eat right and exercise, it could be due to bloating. What you eat, your emotional state, hormones and, in some cases, medical conditions could be behind your swollen tum. By eating strategically and adopting some body care strategies, you may be able to reduce bloat and flatten your stomach in just a couple of days....

A young woman is exercising her shoulders. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images The chest and shoulder muscles are both used in many of the same compound movements such as the bench press or military press. Training either the chest or shoulders on one day, then on the next day training the other muscle group, may result in a decrease in performance in the muscle trained on day two. Advertisement Training Shoulders First Training your shoulders to fatigue may result in a decrease in strength and intensity of your chest workout the next day....

Apple pie may be a good option. Image Credit: Russhol/iStock/Getty Images If you have gastritis, alleviating symptoms often means cutting out some favorite foods and drinks: coffee, carbonated beverages, acidic and spicy foods. If you have a sweet tooth, perhaps the biggest sacrifice to consider is how desserts will help or hurt your gastritis symptoms. However, it is not necessary to completely forfeit sweets; in moderation, you can enjoy certain desserts, even while undergoing treatment for gastritis....

Cellulite after working out is most likely due to dehydration. Image Credit: Boyloso/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve been crushing it in the gym, but seeing minimal progress on your backside or stomach, you might be asking yourself, “how come I work out every day and still have cellulite?” While exercise can make a difference in the appearance, toning up doesn’t always guarantee that it will go away. Advertisement Tip If your cellulite looks worse after working out, don’t blame it on the weights or cardio machine....

Peanut butter contains nutrients that may assist in the production of testosterone. Image Credit: Roel Smart/iStock/Getty Images Peanut butter is a calorie-dense spread that is sometimes considered to be unhealthy due to its high fat content, but peanut butter can be quite healthy. If you want to increase your testosterone naturally, peanut butter may be helpful, as it contains some nutrients that facilitate testosterone production. However, you should consult a doctor prior to making attempts to modify your hormone levels....

It is possible to learn to swim by yourself. Image Credit: ferrantraite/E+/GettyImages The shallow end of a swimming pool is a good place to learn to swim by yourself. Swimming involves breathing, kicking with your legs and stroking with your arms. These are things you can practice one at a time in shallow water. Advertisement Possibly the simplest stroke for a beginner is the front crawl. Once you understand how to propel yourself across the top of the water, you can practice and learn other strokes....

You need to have a strength training and eating regimen to gain muscle. Image Credit: Thomas Tolstrup/DigitalVision/GettyImages What’s a typical rate of muscle gain? Unfortunately the short answer is “It depends,” because everyone’s body responds to stimulus a little differently. But in general, the average exerciser can expect to gain about 3 pounds of muscle in two months of strength training. Advertisement Tip Ultimately, every body responds at a different rate to the stimulus that promotes muscle growth....

Scale on a wood floor Image Credit: bach005/iStock/Getty Images The Atkins Diet website claims that you will lose up to 15 lbs. in the first two weeks, or phase 1, of the diet. During phase 2, which usually begins in your third week of the diet, you continue to lose weight, but at a more moderate rate, while adding more foods back into your diet. Advertisement The Atkins Diet The Atkins Diet is a low-carbohydrate diet that claims eating fewer carbs helps you lose weight by causing your body to burn fat for energy instead of the carbs it would normally burn....

Trampolines are great for working out on. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages Jumping on a trampoline to lose weight may seem too good to be true. It is easy, accessible and fun, but do trampoline weight loss plans actually work? If combined with proper diet and done consistently, you can lose weight. Advertisement Predicting the amount of weight you can lose via trampoline workouts is not possible, as this varies depending on the person....

Your ideal calisthenics frequency depends on the intensity of your workouts. Image Credit: visualspace/E+/GettyImages Do you leap out of bed and get your heart pumping with a few push-ups and jumping jacks? Or do you prefer to do a concentrated, intense workout of advanced burpees and squat jumps? Ultimately, it’s the difficulty and intensity of your exercises that determines your calisthenics frequency. Advertisement Tip Your ideal calisthenics frequency depends on the intensity of your workouts....

Many people cook steaks to their individual preference, but the USDA advises cooking beef until its internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages New York strip steaks are known by several different names, but a New York strip, or NY strip, is typically tender and can be quite lean, according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). To grill or broil a NY strip is an excellent way to help the flavor of this cut of beef stand out....

A piece of raw halibut on a cutting board. Image Credit: pmcdonald/iStock/Getty Images Halibut is a creamy textured, mild fish that even people who don’t regularly eat fish seem to like. When you use tinfoil to bake it in the oven, it keeps the fish moist, another characteristic your diners can appreciate. Drying out the fish definitely makes it less appetizing. But with the tinfoil you not only get a moister fish, but you can add other foods and spices to the foil, too....

A field of cassava plants growing on a farm. Image Credit: JiffyAvril/iStock/Getty Images Although initially the cassava plant, or yuca, was native to South America, today farms grow this shrub throughout the world, particularly in Africa. Different sections of yuca work as food sources for humans and livestock, and can also be made into commercial products, such as glue or rubber. To cook a cassava leaf you must boil it. In raw form, the leaf is toxic....

Finger ribs require less cooking than larger ribs. Finger ribs are a type of small rib that can be either pork or beef, depending on where you purchase them; as the name suggests, they are approximately the same size as a finger. Finger ribs are fairly tender, but you must take some care when cooking them, as they are a bit easier to burn and overcook than larger ribs, which can make the meat tough and less enjoyable....

Peruano beans can be substituted for navy, canellini or pinto beans. Image Credit: Diana Miller/Cultura/Getty Images Peruano beans are mild beans from Mexico that are light cream, buff or yellow, with a mild taste and creamy texture. They can be used in any recipes that call for navy, canellini or pinto beans. Although the beans are a common ingredient in Latin American cooking, they originated in the Andes Mountains in Peru....

Try poaching a piece of salmon for dinner tonight and pan-frying some for lunch next week with these simple recipes. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Food Safety Flavorings Frozen Salmon Baking Grilling Broiling Poaching Pressure Cooking On a Griddle Salmon Burgers Sushi Salmon Smoked Salmon Reheating Salmon Salmon can be cooked in many delicious ways — all while offering impressive health benefits. Advertisement Salmon has nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower inflammation, per the Mayo Clinic....