Red Dutch oven Image Credit: Digital Paws Inc./iStock/Getty Images According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans eat an average of about 56 pounds of beef each year. In terms of preparation, there are four primary cuts of beef, each of which indicate the best method of cooking: chuck, loin, rib and round. A 7-bone steak is another name for a center cut chuck roast or pot roast, which is taken from the chuck or shoulder region of the cow....
The carbs in lemon juice are negligible, so drinking water with a generous squeeze of this juice is acceptable for people on a low-carb eating plan, such as the keto diet. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages The carbs in lemon juice are negligible, so drinking water with a generous squeeze of this juice is acceptable for people on a low-carb eating plan, such as the keto diet. In fact, because lemons are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, the beverage is healthful for anyone....
Propel can help to replenish water and electrolytes when kids play hard. Image Credit: hwahl/iStock/Getty Images Propel is a flavored water drink that contains electrolytes. While the initial version contained sugar as well, the only version available in 2011, Propel Zero, is calorie-free. As a parent, you may wonder about whether Propel is a smart drink to give to your children. Some families or youth teams even supply Propel to kids during exercise....
There may be a connection between your menstrual cycle and your acid reflux symptoms. Image Credit: Moyo Studio/E+/GettyImages If you’ve felt the familiar, irritating ache of acid reflux, you’ve also likely dug around to find out what might be causing it. There are common culprits for sure, but could your hormones be one of them? Progesterone, acid reflux and menstrual cycles can go together, for starters. Advertisement Read more: Take These Steps to Heal Your Esophagus When Stomach Acid Backs Up Video of the Day Progesterone Can Prompt Reflux There actually is a connection between progesterone and acid reflux, but first, some basics: Progesterone is a hormone that rises in the body during pregnancy and during the second half of the menstrual cycle, closer to when your period starts, according to the Endocrine Society....
Vitamin C & Diarrhea Image Credit: Pitipat Usanakornkul / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Vitamin C, an essential nutrient for health, is water-soluble, so your body does not store more than it can use. Getting your daily vitamin C from food sources is easy with a well-balanced diet. However, some people take high-dose supplements of vitamin C to enhance their immune-system functions. Too much vitamin C in your diet can result in stomach upset and bouts of diarrhea....
Getting strong as a 15-year-old boy or girl isn't just about trying to build huge muscles. It's also about learning proper exercise form and technique. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Getting strong as a 15-year-old boy or girl isn’t just about trying to build huge muscles. It’s also about learning proper exercise form and technique. Advertisement At this age, particularly during puberty, the focus should be on mastering the basics, working with your body type and gaining strength safely....
If you're following a low-GI diet for diabetes, steer clear of foods made with refined starches and sugars. Image Credit: AtlasStudio/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes, controlling blood sugar is key to staying healthy. Some people use the glycemic index (GI) to help choose foods that will keep their blood glucose levels steady. Know, though, that index is not the only tool that can help you keep a healthy blood sugar level....
Sleeping in separate beds could actually spice up your relationship — and lead to better shut-eye. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages If you’ve ever watched TV shows from back in the day, you might’ve noticed that on-air couples always slept in separate beds. While it seems strange nowadays, maybe they were onto something. Advertisement Anyone who's ever fought for a sliver of sheet or dodged a stray arm can admit: Shared sleeping is a challenge....
Fiber supplements powder in a bowl next to juice and fruit. Image Credit: Heike Rau/iStock/Getty Images Metamucil is a fiber supplement derived from psyllium seed husks. The soluble and insoluble fiber from psyllium husks expands when exposed to water to form a thick gel. Taking vitamins or other medications along with a fiber supplement may reduce the amount absorbed into the bloodstream, as a result of medication being detained in the fiber mass in the intestines and excreted....
You can modify a box carrot cake to make it extra moist. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages A box carrot cake is never as good as one made from scratch, but it is convenient. A doctored carrot cake mix, however, can yield some pretty delicious results. To make a boxed carrot cake super moist, you can add wet ingredients such as apple sauce, bananas and pumpkin puree. Advertisement Doctored Carrot Cake Mix The basic recipe for a box carrot cake includes flour, eggs, sugar, oil and, of course, carrots — although you may be surprised to find out that some box carrot cake mixes do not even contain real carrots, but “carrot flavored pieces,” whatever that means....
references USDA: "United States Standard for ice cream" Stick to a moderate portion of ice cream and add good-for-you toppings to create an ice cream sundae that boasts nutrition benefits. Image Credit: bhofack2/Getty Images You shouldn’t have to fit into a diet and fitness plan. The plan should have to fit you. Click here for all the details on our January challenge. Image Credit: bhofack2/Getty Images You shouldn’t have to fit into a diet and fitness plan....
Chill mousse in the refrigerator for one hour to fully thicken. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Mousse is meant to have an ethereal, light consistency; in fact, its quality is gauged by its airiness. But tastes differ, and cooks who favor a rich, pudding-like consistency often find classic French mousse a bit light on the palate. Mousse’s thickness correlates with its airiness – the thicker the consistency, the less aerated the mousse – so you have to sacrifice a little fluffiness when you thicken it....
Blisters, corns or calluses can form on the feet or ankle bone from friction. Image Credit: fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images When shoes begin to rub the ankle bone, it can feel uncomfortable and even painful. According to KidsHealth.org, blisters, corns or calluses can form on the feet or ankle bone from friction. This can especially happen when breaking in a new pair of shoes or if the same area keeps being rubbed on your foot every day....
For safe and effective boxing workouts, you need to learn how to hit a punching bag with good form. Image Credit: Prostock-Studio/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How to Hit a Punching Bag Jab Cross Front Hook Back Hook Front Uppercut Back Uppercut Types of Punching Bags Throwing some punches into a punching bag can be a major stress buster, but if you're not careful, it can land you out of the ring and leave you with a bruised hand, friction burns or worse, a fractured wrist....
It usually takes just a few minutes to eliminate squeaking bike brakes. Image Credit: Paul Burns/Blend Images/Getty Images Common causes of squeaky bicycle breaks include brake pads that need cleaning, a dirty bike rim brake surface or brake pads that strike the rim evenly across the surface or with the rear part of the brake first. Brakes that are “toed in” are most effective. This means the front end of the brake pad is positioned at a slight angle so the front portion of the brake pad touches the rim first when you apply the brakes....
A young woman swimming underwater Image Credit: Don Mason/Blend Images/Getty Images Fast and effective underwater swimming can make your swim more beneficial to your health and fitness goals. Swimming in a swimming pool will always require underwater swimming when pushing off the walls and during flip turns. Swimming fast underwater will make the transition into your stroke easier and more efficient. Advertisement Streamline Streamlining when pushing off the wall underwater is a crucial part of swimming fast underwater....
GNC’s Weight Gainer 1850 may help you build mass and strength when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Image Credit: itakdalee/iStock/GettyImages Have a hard time building mass? A quality weight gainer might be exactly what you need to break through plateaus and put on muscle. High in calories and carbs, mass gainers provide energy, speed up post-workout recovery and support athletic performance. Advertisement Beware, though, that you might end up gaining both muscle and fat....
Hurdle Training Without Using Hurdles Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages Hurdles can be intimidating at first, especially if you’re not particularly flexible. To practice, it can help to take the hurdle out of the equation and work on drills that prepare you for hurdling. This builds your confidence before you try to take a leap over the hurdles. Advertisement In hurdles, not only do you have to run fast but you have to jump and land quickly, minimizing the amount of time you're in the air....
Floating poop may mean you have a digestive issue. Image Credit: Terryfic3D/iStock/GettyImages Excuse our potty language, but we really need to talk about your stool. Even though it isn’t the subject of polite conversation, many people pay attention to what’s lurking in the toilet bowl — and floating poop just might raise a red flag. Advertisement Especially when you're trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, you might be studying every meal, workout and bodily function....
If you like the taste of olives, you'll enjoy the taste of extra virgin olive oil. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages Multivitamins, fish oil pills and apple cider vinegar are common supplements that some people take every day in their quest for health. Olive oil isn’t typically thought of as a health supplement in the way that vitamins are. Most people use it for cooking or adding flavor to dishes, but eating olive oil every day can improve your health....
