Pulled pork usually starts with a pork butt roast Image Credit: robertsre/iStock/GettyImages So you’ve got leftovers from a pulled pork recipe like our Oven-Baked Pulled Pork, and you need to freeze them. If you don’t do it just right, you could end up with the dreaded freezer burn. Advertisement Making Pulled Pork Pulled pork usually starts with a pork butt roast. You can prepare it in a slow cooker or in the oven....
A strong, lean woman jogging up stairs by a lake. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Having excess body weight is more than just a cosmetic issue — it also contributes to serious medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. Excess weight can also interfere with daily activities and movement, causing your muscles to weaken from disuse. Fortunately, there are a variety of methods and lifestyle changes that can help you lose weight and get strong and skinny....
Here's how long to cook beef tenderloin per pound, and two delicious ways to cook it. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Cooking Times Chart Baking Grilling For some home cooks, beef tenderloin takes center stage during special occasions — and a large, 8- to 10-pound tenderloin feeds a crowd. Because the tenderloin is a tender selection, it's typically more expensive than other cuts. Advertisement Tenderloin is boneless, so leftovers — if there are any, given the premium flavor of this cut — can also elevate humdrum meals to savory delights, maximizing the expense of the cut....
While the recommended diet for people on gender-affirming hormones doesn't differ much from general guidelines, focusing on certain nutrients can help mitigate the side effects of hormone therapy. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Gender-Affirming Therapy Basics Nutrition and Hormone Therapy Best Foods to Eat Gender-affirming hormone therapy (HT) is just one of several facets of gender-affirming care that transgender people may turn to. It's important to nourish your physical, mental and emotional health when you make the decision to undergo hormone therapy — and nutrition is just one, but major, component of your wellbeing....
Keep your elbows rotate in toward your body for more healthy and stable shoulders. Image Credit: FogStock/FogStock Collection/FogStock/Getty Images Push-ups and pull-ups are fundamental movements that often get overlooked when strength training because of their simplicity. However, they are one of the best ways to stay fit while you travel or when you’re crunched for time and can’t make the gym. Each exercise can be changed and tweaked to challenge even the most seasoned exercise enthusiasts....
Both soda and carbonated water fill you up and count toward your fluid intake. Image Credit: stevanovicigor/iStock/GettyImages With their bubbly consistency and vibrant colors, fizzy drinks are among the most beloved products on the market. Perhaps the only benefit of soda and carbonated water is that feeling of fullness you get after just a few sips. Advertisement Tip Both soda and carbonated water fill you up and count toward your fluid intake....
Chicken, red meat and seafood are excellent sources of B vitamins. Image Credit: Eising/Photodisc/Getty Images Your brain and spinal cord comprise your central nervous system, and they work in tandem to relay messages throughout your body to control your muscles and organs. The B vitamins are vital to the health of your central nervous system, and numbness or tingling could indicate a deficiency in one or more of these important nutrients....
We've sorted through the best and worst salad ingredients so that your bowl doesn't pack in as many calories as a cheeseburger. Image Credit: Eleonor2439/iStock/GettyImages If you thought packing a salad for lunch would grant you a one-way ticket to healthy eating, you’ll be disappointed by how quickly things can go south. Advertisement The truth is that it only takes a few missteps to turn a balanced, nutrient-packed salad into a bowl full of salt, sugar and saturated fat — not to mention a calorie overload....
A broken little toe is a big deal to a runner who wants to stay on the road. Image Credit: Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images Your little toe doesn’t usually break from running itself. It breaks because it’s on the outside of the foot and gets slammed or stubbed against another object or something drops on it. Then the pain kicks in and swelling starts. Within a few moments, it might start turning red or blue....
The calories in a baked potato with beans and cheese can range from 500 to 1000 calories. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Spuds make a great side to a juicy steak or fresh piece of salmon. They also make an excellent meal on their own. But if you’re watching what you eat, you might want to calculate the number of calories in a baked potato with cheese and beans because it is probably a lot higher than you think....
Jowar roti is a type of Indian flatbread. Image Credit: PhotoJunction/iStock/GettyImages Jowar roti, a traditional Indian flatbread, is made exclusively of jowar (sorghum) flour and water. Because of those simple ingredients, jowar roti calories and its nutritional breakdown depend on the specifics of the flour you use. Advertisement Jowar Nutrition Information As Indian food and garden blogger Singari Indira explains, jowar roti is a traditional, unleavened Indian bread made of nothing but jowar flour, water — and an enormous amount of skill that’s in danger of becoming a lost art....
Being lactose intolerant doesn't mean you must give up chocolate and other goodies containing milk; you can always opt for dairy-free chocolate and extra dark chocolate, which are just as delicious. Image Credit: republica/E+/GettyImages Feeling nauseous and bloated after drinking milk? Do you experience digestive distress after eating dairy? These are common signs of lactose intolerance, a condition that affects around 65 percent of all people. Don’t fret, though — this doesn’t mean you must give up chocolate and other goodies containing milk; you can always opt for dairy-free chocolate and extra dark chocolate, which are just as delicious....
Large muscles result from high-intensity bursts that often include heavy weights. Image Credit: DragonImages/iStock/Getty Images Muscle is the most adaptable tissue within your body, responding to resistance training by increasing in size, according to the University of New Mexico. When you perform strength training, your muscle fibers undergo trauma. As your cells work to repair the damaged tissues, new muscle protein strands interlink to create a larger surface area, resulting in larger muscles....
Cultured milk products contain probiotics. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Probiotic supplements are intended to help with digestive health, but in some cases probiotics may cause increased gas and bloating. The Cleveland Clinic reports that probiotics can help with digestion and protect the body from harmful bacteria by maintaining a balance between good and harmful bacteria. Probiotics are not intended for everyone and should be taken while under the direction of a medical doctor....
Nutrient- and fiber-rich brown rice is a better choice for heart health than white rice. Image Credit: PoppyB/iStock/GettyImages If you have hypertension and are a fan of rice — in your favorite sushi, burritos, rice bowls and more — you may be wondering how it affects your blood pressure. While there’s no direct evidence white rice raises blood pressure, whole grains like brown rice are the better choice for heart health....
There's no evidence that the Sonne's 7-day cleanse is either safe or effective. Image Credit: Mindful Media/E+/GettyImages The Sonne’s 7-day cleanse is a diet that consists of eating no food; drinking a gallon of water per day along with specific, branded liquids; taking certain supplements; and performing daily enemas or colonics. Neither the safety nor the efficacy of the Sonne’s diet has been proven. Advertisement Read more: 11 Reasons You Shouldn't Do That Detox or Cleanse Video of the Day Cleanse Diets Lack Evidence There is no conclusive evidence that abstaining from solid foods will improve your health or rid your body of toxins....
A mature woman is swimming in the pool. Image Credit: Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty Images Exercise is important for people of all ages because it decreases the risk of many diseases and helps to fight obesity. Unfortunately, some people have more barriers to exercise than others. People with hip injuries, for example, may find it difficult to exercise since certain exercises can aggravate hip pain. People who have a bad hip, whether from arthritis, an injury, hip surgery, or another reason should stick to more moderate, low-impact exercises....
A hamburger with a bun, 3 ounces of french fries and a Diet Coke contains 457 calories. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages A quintessential American favorite and staple of dates, family dinner outings and quick lunches, the hamburger, small fries and a Diet Coke is one of the top meals in this country. If you keep to the small size, a burger and fries calories won’t bust your caloric daily intake. Advertisement Tip A hamburger with a bun, 3 ounces of french fries and a Diet Coke contains 457 calories....
It's best to wipe down your workout equipment after each use to avoid skin infections or illnesses. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Why You Should Clean Workout Equipment How to Do It The Bottom Line When you think about the amount of sweaty hands and bodies that encounter exercise equipment at your local gym each day, it's no surprise that your fitness center probably isn't the most sanitary setting....
Use dumbbells or machine weights to improve muscular strength, endurance and power. Image Credit: iammotos/iStock/GettyImages Resistance training is an important part of a balanced exercise plan, decreasing your risk of obesity and factors associated with chronic conditions, such as total cholesterol. Advertisement The amount of resistance in dumbbells is easily figured out by using the number printed on them and taking into account your body weight. The weight of resistance machines is a bit more complicated, as it's affected by the length of levers, pulleys and more....
