Smoked corn on the cob is as good as it sounds. Image Credit: Natalya Danko / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Smoked corn on the cob is as good as it sounds. It requires more effort than regular corn, but it is worth it. To make corn on the cob on a smoker, you will need access to an outdoor smoker. This is similar to a grill. Advertisement The Traeger grill is often recommended for smoking, roasting and grilling food....
To prepare frozen hash browns quickly, try cooking them in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, flipping them with a spatula every 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Image Credit: derketta/iStock/GettyImages You don’t have to be a “breakfast person” to appreciate a hash brown side dish. You can pair hash browns with bacon and eggs, for sure, but you can also serve them alongside a turkey burger or salad for dinner....
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The figure 4 twist is a deep hip stretch that also helps relieve tightness in your lower back. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages Like a slower metabolism and sagging skin, tight hips are yet another pesky product of getting older. And stiff hips can be quite a hindrance: They can make certain movements more difficult and even cause pain. The problem is, we’re losing more healthy hip function with each passing birthday....
It is best to eat healthy nutrient dense food if you are looking to gain weight. Image Credit: 4kodiak/iStock/GettyImages Fast weight gain isn’t necessarily healthy weight gain. The main thing to remember is to eat more calories than you burn and to get them from nutrient-dense food. This approach can result in a gain of 1 to 2 pounds per week, which would add up to 4 to 8 pounds per month....
A rack of dumbbells at the gym. Image Credit: wathanyu/iStock/Getty Images Getting ripped upper arms requires targeted strength training workouts of the triceps and biceps. Not only does a targeted weight lifting program define the muscles of your upper arm, but it builds strength and endurance while decreasing your risk of injury to the bone and joints of your upper arm. Work your triceps and biceps to get defined muscles and strong, shapely arms....
If your doctor doesn't believe you or take you seriously, you may need to change the way you're communicating your symptoms. Image Credit: Geber86/E+/GettyImages Maybe your doctor dismisses you whenever you mention your frequent headaches. Or she’s always got one hand on the doorknob when you try to talk to her about your fatigue. Or she rolls her eyes when you tell her that despite diet and exercise, you can’t lose weight....
While your nutritional needs change over time, there are ways to stay fed and get the sustenance you need. Image Credit: Extreme Media/E+/GettyImages The outer physical signs of aging are obvious (think: stiffer joints and looser skin). But there are also inner transformations taking place in your body that are less noticeable, such as the shift in your body’s nutrient needs. Advertisement During your golden years, these nutrient requirements change a lot, and being able to accommodate them is essential to a healthy aging process....
Amylose is a long-chain polysaccharide starch — or simply, a complex carbohydrate found in plants. Amylose is unique because your body only partially digests and absorbs it, giving it the name resistant starch. Instead of being digested in the small intestine along with other carbs, amylose ferments in the large intestine (the colon) and feeds the gut bacteria there, according to John Hopkins University. Advertisement Video of the Day There are several potential health benefits of eating foods high in amylose or resistant starch....
Cycling is a great low-impact activity that can help after a hip replacement. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is a Hip Replacement? How to Rehab Cycling for Rehab Whether you're a dedicated cyclist looking to get back on the bike or someone looking for a low-impact way to stay active after hip replacement surgery, you may have a lot of questions. Most importantly, can you bike after a hip replacement?...
Sometimes with mobility you need gravity to help you do the work. Image Credit: Lore McSpadden-Walker/LIVESTRONG.com This month-long mobility program will help you tame joint pain, improve flexibility and move with ease. Get all the details on the challenge here. In This Article Crocodile Breathing Prone Head Nod and Neck Rotation Clock Stretch 90/90 Stretch Some days you want to plop right down on the floor and stay there. With these four moves, you can at least work on your mobility while you're down there....
Wearing goggles is a great way to keep your swim workout free of distraction. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages When you imagine a weight-loss workout, you probably picture some speedy, sweaty burpees or jump squats. But high-intensity, high-impact exercises aren’t the only way to drop pounds. Swimming is friendly on your joints and torches calories pretty quick. And it’s more challenging than you may think. Advertisement "Swimming can be difficult to get started in for a large amount of the population, even those who are already fit, because it is very technique driven," says Garret Seacat, CSCS, triathlon coach and founder of Absolute Endurance....
The occasional indulgence of processed foods such as cakes can be part of a healthy diet, but the key is to enjoy them in moderation. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. Grocery aisles are lined with shelves of processed foods. And while there’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a potato chip, you’re probably no stranger to the fact that processed foods can have some negative effects on your health....
Salmon is a good source of vitamin B-12 and ferritin. Ferritin is a protein found in red blood cells that stores iron, which transports oxygen from your lungs to all cells and tissues. The amount of ferritin in your blood is directly linked to the amount of iron in your body. Vitamin B-12 is required for metabolism and a healthy nervous system. A simple blood test can determine the levels of ferritin and B-12 in your body....
Benefits of Lucuma Powder Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Lucuma, also known as Pouteria lucuma, is a fruit that is native to Peru, Ecuador and Chile. According to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Lucuma is also known as the “Incan Golden Fruit.” It typically grows in climates with temperate elevations and can also be found in Mexico and Hawaii. It’s rich in various nutrients and has become increasingly popular due to its antioxidant properties....
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A glass of homemade lemonade on a table. Image Credit: rezkrr/iStock/Getty Images Enjoying a glass of ice-cold lemonade, especially when you’ve taken the time to make it yourself, can perfectly augment a picnic or a summer afternoon spent sitting on the porch. This citrus beverage’s caloric content depends on your recipe. A standard approach to making homemade lemonade is to combine about 2 cups of sugar with 2 cups of lemon juice and then add water to your taste....
If you have IBS, sparkling water and other carbonated drinks may trigger your symptoms. Image Credit: Aviavlad/iStock/GettyImages If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and are a fan of carbonated drinks like sparkling water and soda, you may be wondering how the bubbles might affect your IBS symptoms and gut health. Before you pop open your next drink, here’s the science on fizzy drinks and IBS. Advertisement Read more: 11 Foods to Avoid When You Have IBS Video of the Day The IBS Basics If you experience the chronic belly pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea associated with IBS and are still a bit confused about the condition, you are not alone....
A woman sleeping with a tea cup in the foreground. Image Credit: vadimguzhva/iStock/Getty Images If you experience bad dreams or nightmares frequently, there are some herbal supplements that you will want to avoid. Nightmares are a universal experience and account for up to 70 percent of all dreams in adults. Herbs that increase anxiety and depression or affect hormones and neurotransmitter levels may increase the frequency or the vividness of bad dreams....
Popcorn can be a healthy snack for people with diabetes if it’s air popped and doesn’t contain loads of butter and salt. Image Credit: Carol Yepes/Moment/GettyImages Healthy snacks don’t always taste great, but luckily popcorn is a blessed exception. You can eat popcorn if you have diabetes, because even though it has carbs, it’s a whole grain food that also has fiber. Advertisement Tip Popcorn can be a healthy snack for people with diabetes if it’s air popped and doesn’t contain loads of butter and salt....
