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Tweak your a.m. routine and try these healthy breakfast recipes that pack in immune-boosting foods. Image Credit: Barcin/E+/GettyImages No one likes to be stuck with a nagging cold and if you tend to find yourself sniffling and coughing throughout the colder months, it may be time to take a closer look at your diet. And why not start with your first meal of the day? Advertisement If you're a granola-bar-on-the-go kind of breakfast eater, you may want to prioritize some more nutrient-dense foods to boost your immune system....

Tossing green tea powder into your favorite desserts can add a healthy twist. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages You’ve probably spotted Hulk-hued sweets all over social media and at your local cafe. Given the numerous benefits green tea boasts, it’s no surprise: Mixing in or sprinkling some green tea powder onto your favorite desserts is a great way to give treats a nutritious-yet-delicious twist. Advertisement Green tea is most well-known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties: It contains catechins and epicatechins, which are compounds found in flavonoids, a group of plant chemicals that are linked to fighting inflammation and helping combat arterial plaque buildup, according to Harvard Health Publishing....

Exercising regularly can help you lose weight. Image Credit: Patrik Giardino/The Image Bank/GettyImages If you’re wondering how to go down a pants size quickly, be warned: Losing weight rapidly can be dangerous to your health and potentially result in weight regain. Instead, shedding pounds at a safe pace is the most sustainable way to drop a pant size, if that’s your goal. Advertisement Below, we share tips for how to lose a pant size (or even how to drop two sizes) without jeopardizing your health....

Bell peppers are loaded with nutrients, but these colorful vegetables aren't suitable for everyone. Image Credit: Lemanieh/iStock/GettyImages Have you ever had stomach pain after eating pizza topped with green peppers, or gotten diarrhea after a dinner of stuffed peppers? Though bell peppers are full of nutrients, these colorful veggies aren’t for everyone. Stomach cramps after eating them could indicate an allergy or intolerance. Advertisement Read more: Should I Eat a Raw Bell Pepper?...

Increase max calories burned per day by making small lifestyle changes such as using the stairs. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages The first step to losing or gaining weight is knowing the maximum calories you burn per day with your current routine. The caloric burn will vary by individual. Two 200-pound men, for example, will have metabolic differences based on their muscle mass and other physical differences. Advertisement Tip An average 200-pound man burns roughly 2,669 calories a day to maintain a sedentary lifestyle, according to Baylor College of Medicine....

Drinking water is more likely to lead to weight loss than weight gain. Image Credit: Claudia Miranda / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you’re trying to gain weight, drinking more water isn’t the answer. Adults need an average of 11.5 to 15.5 cups of water per day, regardless of whether they’re trying to maintain their weight or change it. Advertisement Should you get a lot of exercise or if the weather is particularly hot, you may need even more water than usual to stay properly hydrated....

Swai fish — also known as basa fish, river cobbler or Vietnamese catfish — is an affordable, tasty white fish. Image Credit: RedBarnStudio/iStock/GettyImages Swai fish — also known as basa fish, river cobbler or Vietnamese catfish — is an affordable, tasty white fish. It has a mild flavor, which means that it’s easy to make a variety of swai fish recipes. This fish is a particularly healthy choice, as it’s rich in both protein and healthy fats....

The volume of displaced water is equal to the volume of your body. Image Credit: brickrena/iStock/Getty Images Your total body volume is one component in certain equations to figure your percentage of lean body mass. Finding volume for a regular-shaped object, such as a cube, is relatively straightforward, but determining this calculation for an irregular object, such as the human body, is nearly impossible using a simple equation. Total body volume is most often found using water displacement or air displacement methods, which call for specialized equipment and trained test administrators....

Tri-tip is ideal for slow cookers. Image Credit: OlgaMiltsova/iStock/Getty Images Tri-tip steak comes from the tender, triangle roast in front of the hind quarters and is a flavorful, tender cut of meat. Because the meat tends to dry out when cooking, it’s ideal for slow cookers that help preserve the meat’s juices. Adding a splash of wine, beer or other flavorful liquid, along with some spices and vegetables, to your slow cooker helps you tailor the tri tip steak to suit your tastebuds....

Grits will cool to a solid mass, which you can slice and deep fry, grill or saute. Image Credit: John Foxx/Stockbyte/Getty Images Whether you’re from Italy and call your grits polenta or you’re from the South and call your polenta grits, you’re talking about stone-ground cornmeal that cooks by absorbing water, like rice does in a rice cooker. In fact, you can cook any grain that absorbs water in a rice cooker using the same liquid-to-grain ratio, grits and polenta included....

Cut up kielbasa can be fried in a pan with a bit of oil until browned. Image Credit: Vitaliy Halenov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Boiling Baking Grilling Kielbasa With Saurkraut Storing Kielbasa Cooking kielbasa or Polish sausage is a quick and straightforward process that allows you to get a tasty meal on the table in under 30 minutes. A kielbasa sausage is a combination of pork and beef mixed with garlic and marjoram spice that's generally served on a bun or with a side of sauerkraut....

Snack on crunchy, low-calorie celery between meals to keep hunger pangs away. Image Credit: ArtCookStudio/iStock/GettyImages When you think “diet foods,” you likely picture celery. And while celery has plenty of weight-loss benefits that make it an effective diet food, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck eating endless amounts of plain celery sticks while you lose weight. Advertisement Pair celery with other healthy ingredients to make flavorful snacks and meals, and add it to your favorite recipes so you can enjoy a larger portion size without many extra calories....

Sip on any of these avocado smoothie recipes for healthy fats, fiber and age-fighting antioxidants. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/GettyImages Let’s face it: Avocados are somewhat of a healthy aging superfood. Eating them every day has so many benefits, and avocado smoothie recipes make it easy to incorporate them into your routine. Advertisement But first, here's how avocados help you age healthier. Video of the Day Avocados and Aging Avocados are rich in a plethora of nutrients that support healthy aging....

Forget the punching bag and gloves: You can get a heart-pounding boxing workout at home. Image Credit: Getty Images/g-stockstudio There’s no doubt this novel coronavirus pandemic has presented us with a lot of unprecedented situations (like all gyms being closed) — along with sky-high stress, anxiety and frustration. One thing that can help? Staying active. Boxing in particular can be a great stress-reliever. Advertisement "The punching aspect of boxing helps relieve muscle tension and requires you to fully concentrate on your workout (enabling you to forget your stress and turn off from the outside world)," says Tommy Duquette, former U....

When you're making a smoothie bowl, aim for a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Image Credit: happy_lark/iStock/GettyImages When done right, smoothie bowls may be able to help you lose weight. Why? For starters, they’re an easy (and delicious) way to eat more nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables, which we know can help to reduce obesity. Advertisement Fruits and vegetables are inherently high in fiber (which come from carbohydrates), so when they make up the bulk of a smoothie bowl, it becomes a good source of fiber, too....

Yep, you can get a great glute workout with just a towel. Image Credit: Holly Perkins/LIVESTRONG.com If you’re working out at home, you probably don’t have a ton of elaborate equipment at your disposal. But you definitely don’t need a whole arsenal of dumbbells and machines to get your glutes firing on all cylinders. Advertisement Built by Holly Perkins, CSCS, author of ​Lift to Get Lean​, this circuit workout will strengthen your lower body and leave your glutes sore using just a towel....

Apple cider vinegar as a home remedy has risks of its own. Image Credit: ThitareeSarmkasat/iStock/GettyImages Apple cider vinegar — made from crushed, distilled and fermented apples — has been touted for helping with weight loss and containing antibiotic qualities. But many of these claims have not been medically proven and caution should be taken with apple cider vinegar interactions with medications. Advertisement Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits Fans of apple cider vinegar claim that it has numerous health benefits, including the ability to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, help with heartburn and be a factor in weight loss....

Muscle-building supplements like protein powders and creatine may help enhance strength and performance when paired with the right exercise routine. Image Credit: Getty Images/Dziggyfoto Walking into a supplement store is a lot like visiting a law office. The vocabulary is confusing, the experience is riddled with fine print and you can’t help but wonder if you’re being a little ripped off. Advertisement When muscle gain is your top concern, it can be hard to know which supplements to choose, especially considering there are endless varieties and brands....

Swimming is a great low impact exercise. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/GettyImages A hamstring injury is not only painful, but it can also keep you from doing your regular cardio training routine, whether it’s like long-distance running, sprint intervals or Zumba. However, a pulled hamstring doesn’t mean that it’s necessary to stop doing cardio training entirely, as there are alternative ways to train cardio that either don’t involve the legs or minimize the use of the hamstrings enough to prevent re-injury and avoid discomfort....

Citric acid has a minimal effect during pregnancy. During pregnancy, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet in order to make sure you're providing your developing fetus with the nutrients it needs. While citric acid technically contains calories, it's not an important part of a pregnancy diet. Neither, however, will it hurt you metabolically, though it may affect your comfort. Advertisement Pregnancy And Nutrition The foods you eat provide your cells – and those of your developing fetus, if you’re pregnant – with the energy you need to engage in various functions and the building blocks you use to make cellular products....