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Fried food isn't healthy. Image Credit: BreakingTheWalls/iStock/GettyImages From doughnuts to chicken to french fries, fried food is hard to resist. But when it comes to health, the disadvantages of fried food may help lead you away from temptation. Advertisement The Allure of Fried Foods The popularity of fried foods may seem to coincide with the number of fast food restaurants popping up all over the United States and across the world, but frying isn’t a new cooking method....

The behind-the-neck lat pulldown causes forward head posture, which increases your risk of rotator cuff injuries. Image Credit: kazuma seki/iStock/GettyImages From improving posture to building stronger back muscles — specifically your lats — the lat pulldown is one of the best exercises all around. But one variation of this move you want to avoid is the behind-the-neck lat pulldown. Advertisement Here are all the reasons you should skip behind-the-neck lat pulldowns, and how to do the forward lat pulldown instead....

Lower bicep curls can help take you to the next level. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages It’s not uncommon to see gym-goers flexing their biceps as a litmus test for how “buff” they’re becoming. Lower bicep workouts, when done correctly with a strict regimen, could propel you to that next level of strength and fitness. Advertisement Where Are Your Lower Biceps? To understand where the lower bicep is located, it’s important to first understand the anatomy of the biceps....

Doing dumbbell exercises lying down helps you target certain muscle groups and prevents injury. Image Credit: Neustockimages/iStock/GettyImages Although some of the hardest exercises are done standing or in a kneeling position, working out while lying down has some benefits, too. Advertisement For example, if you're new to exercise, have mobility issues or are recovering from an injury, doing exercises on your back (supine) can help prevent pain and other injuries because you eliminate the risk of losing your balance and falling....

There are some procedures you can do to help lose a double chin fast. Image Credit: YakobchukOlena/iStock/GettyImages If you’re tired of seeing extra skin under your chin, you might be wondering if a double chin workout can lead to quick results. Unfortunately, short of a surgical procedure, losing a double chin fast is not a realistic goal. That said, there are steps you can take to change the appearance of your chin....

Paprika gives beef stroganoff color as well as flavor. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Classic beef stroganoff took the United States by storm in the 1950s, though the ground beef and sour cream concoction served by housewives today bears little resemblance to the simple and elegant original dish. Making beef stroganoff is not difficult, even if you use the more authentic cubed beef instead of strips or ground. Most recipes call for the meat to be braised, which makes it tender....

While we're all for taking advantage of the slow cooker, many of us don't know how to use it correctly. Image Credit: Janine Lamontagne/iStock/GettyImages A whopping 81 percent of U.S. households already own or plan to buy a slow cooker, according to a report by the retail research firm The NPD Group. But just because many of us are using the handy countertop appliance, that doesn’t mean we’re using it right....

Like all vegetables, potatoes should be thoroughly washed before being prepared and eaten. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Potatoes are among the dirtiest types of produce, so it’s crucial to properly wash these root vegetables before preparing and eating them. Advertisement Root vegetables like potatoes are grown in soil, so it's no surprise that some dirt is involved during harvesting. Potatoes may also be covered in pesticides and bacteria. Knowing this, you shouldn't skip giving potatoes a thorough scrub before enjoying them....

Eating a balanced diet can help you lose weight throughout your body, including in your chin area. Image Credit: DmitriiSimakov/iStock/GettyImages Your weight, age and genetics all play a role in whether or not you have a double chin. But if your goal is to get rid of it, losing weight may help your double chin go away. Here’s how to lose weight safely, plus other possible ways to remove chin and neck fat....

Using Hershey's Cocoa Powder offers you many health benefits. Image Credit: Michelle Arnold / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages It’s easy to make chocolaty beverages and sweets using Hershey’s Cocoa Powder. The 300 chemicals in cocoa also give you many health benefits, including protecting you from chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. However, discuss the pros and cons with your doctor before making Hershey’s Cocoa Powder a regular part of your daily diet....

Interval jogging is best for weight loss. Image Credit: Kane Skennar/DigitalVision/Getty Images Jogging at a steady pace every day is a good cardio workout. However, get more out of it by bumping it up. Turn your jogs into shorter sessions of interval training to be a more intensive workout that will burn more fat for weight loss. Advertisement Understanding Interval Training Interval training is alternating between a short period of intense activity and a longer period of recovery activity to bring the heart rate down....

Power walking burns a similar number of calories as running. Regular exercise is essential to health maintenance, weight loss and improving your overall fitness. Both power walking and running provide good aerobic exercise. Power walking is typically performed at between 3 and 5 mph, which is a comparable speed to jogging. However, the techniques and weight-loss effects of power walking are not identical to those involved in running. Advertisement Calories Burned The calories burned from power walking are comparable to those burned by running....

Steak and vegetables on a plate Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images Ketosis happens when your body resorts to fat for energy after your stored carbohydrates have been burned out. It often occurs when people fast and exercise. But most commonly, ketosis occurs in people who eat low-carb, high-protein diets, which are also called ketogenic diets. Advertisement There's some evidence that ketosis can tax your kidneys, leading to kidney stones and low blood pressure....

Try running on a soft surface if you have bad knees. Image Credit: wundervisuals/E+/GettyImages Many people use bad knees as an excuse to avoid exercise. Whether you have arthritis, a former injury or another condition that causes your knees to ache, there are steps and precautions you can take to make running on your knees as painless as possible. Advertisement Tip Run on a softer surface and maintain proper form to mitigate knee pain....

Bok choy is a low calcium vegetable. Image Credit: Tom Baker / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Dietary sources of calcium are common, and they’re not just dairy products, so calcium normally isn’t a problem. However, some people have conditions that cause them to digest too much calcium from food, which can cause health issues. In these cases, it’s necessary to make changes to limit calcium intake. Advertisement Sources of Low Calcium Calcium is so abundant in the average human diet that searching for foods entirely without calcium is nearly impossible....

The multi-gym routine features a variety of weight-based strength training stations all on a single frame. Image Credit: Chobsak Dararuang / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages The multi-gym routine has been around since 1959 when Marcy introduced the All-in-One Gym, featuring a variety of weight-based strength-training stations all on a single frame. Since then, the gear has evolved, but many of the exercise staples accommodated by multi-gyms remain unchanged. Advertisement Every multi-gym workout plan, for beginners and fitness buffs alike, varies just as multi-gym machines themselves differ from one another....

Broccoli cut into pieces for a meal. Image Credit: zenstock/iStock/Getty Images Broccoli’s high vitamin content earns the vegetable “super-food” status. Thrifty cooks use as much of each broccoli bunch as possible, but if your own “bunch” consists of picky eaters who refuse to eat broccoli cuts, or stems, take heart. The stems and tops, also known as florets or flower heads, contain virtually the same nutrients – although florets have more vitamin A....

A close-up of Chinese fish balls in a soup. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/Getty Images Because of its proximity to the sea, China’s cuisine includes a lot of seafood-based dishes. Among them is fish balls, which are similar to meatballs except that fish is used rather than ground beef. Fish balls are commonly sold by street vendors, but you can make this dish at home. Chinese fish balls are rich in protein and, unlike meatballs, low in fat....

references U.S. National Library of Medicine: Food Allergy to Pumpkin Seeds--Characterization of Allergens London Allergy and Immunology Center: "Pumpkin Seed Allergy Test" European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: "Hypersensitivities to sesame and other common edible seeds" Pumpkin seed allergies are rare but can be serious. Image Credit: Nodar Chernishev/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: Nodar Chernishev/iStock/GettyImages Symptoms Causes Related Allergies Treatment If you’re having a severe allergic reaction to pumpkin seeds, including swelling of the lips, mouth or tongue, difficulty breathing, slurred speech or irregular heartbeat, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention....

Not all bran cereals are created equal. Image Credit: gmevi/iStock/Getty Images Bowel regularity is more of an individual experience than a collective one. One person might get rid of solid waste once or twice a day, while another might have the urge to eliminate just once every couple of days. Constipation – or the inability to easily and frequently pass stools – is the number-one digestive complaint in the United States, according to UCSF Medical Center....