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Close-up of multiple cans of soda. Image Credit: scanrail/iStock/Getty Images Most soft drinks contain one or more of three common acids: citric acid, carbonic acid and phosphoric acid. Soft drinks with specific flavor ingredients may also contain other less common acids. The level of acidity in sodas can be quite high, and many dentists deplore its long-term effect on your teeth. Advertisement The Most Common Acids The three most common acids in soft drinks are citric, carbonic and phosphoric acids....

Pan-fried beef chuck steak is a convenient yet delicious cut of beef because of its large amount of fat and gristle, which gives it an amazing flavor. Image Credit: Leks_Laputin/iStock/GettyImages Pan-fried beef chuck steak is a convenient yet delicious cut of beef because of its large amount of fat and gristle, which gives it an amazing flavor. There are many different ways to prepare chuck steak, but if you’re on a diet, try frying it without breading to cut calories....

Grilled chicken can take considerably longer than red meat dishes like burgers and steaks. You may not always have time to stand around the grill and wait while thick slabs of chicken slowly cook all the way through, and you don't have to. By either oven roasting or microwaving your chicken ahead of time, you can give it a head start on cooking and simply finish it off on the grill, so you can get food on your plate faster....

Sticking to simple recipes and prepping in batches rather than counting calories or macros can help make meal prep feel like less of a chore. Image Credit: M_a_y_a/E+/GettyImages For some people, the thought of meal prep — all the planning, organizing, chopping and storing — triggers a jolt of stress to the system. But preparing healthy meals ahead of time doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, meal prep can be a form of self-care, as long as you take the right approach....

A Kung Pao Chicken plate at a restaurant. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images When faced with a decision at a Chinese restaurant, you might choose Kung Pao Chicken. This dish is a healthy choice for most people, containing a range of vitamins and minerals, as well as complete protein. It is also low in saturated fat and calories. It does, however, contain an amount of sodium that may require you to carefully monitor your meal plan to ensure you do not take in too much salt....

Choose whole-wheat spaghetti, and watch your portion size to lose weight. Image Credit: Karisssa/iStock/GettyImages Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food — it’s rich, carb-heavy and easy to prepare. Although pasta health benefits include providing some important nutrients, such as B vitamins, satiating fiber content and low GI, the number of calories in spaghetti may not fit into your weight-loss plan. Advertisement Tip Spaghetti is moderately high in calories and carbohydrates, so it's best to limit your portion size if you are trying to lose weight....

A small basket of eggs. Image Credit: tataks/iStock/Getty Images Whether you get your dietary protein from milk or eggs, consuming protein from these foods is an efficient way to meet your dietary protein – and amino acid – needs. The protein in milk varies slightly from protein found in eggs, but advantages and disadvantages exist for each. Because protein is present in a variety of different foods, you don’t have to eat milk or eggs to meet your daily protein requirements – but the high quality of proteins in these foods is often beneficial....

Don't make these glute building mistakes if you want to see the best results. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages Great glutes aren’t born great, they grow great. And if you’re training with a well-rounded glute routine, this musing probably rings true. But if you’re rushing your reps or neglecting your hip thrusts, you may not be growing the great glutes you’d like. Advertisement Before your next glute day, read about the five most common booty-building mistakes you'll want to avoid at all costs!...

Take advantage of the vitamins and nutrients in cauliflower. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Potatoes and cauliflower can both be solid choices to add to your regular diet. However, when it comes to cauliflower versus potato, cauliflower has some advantages including be lower in calories and carbs. Plus, cauliflower generally comes out ahead with versatility and nutrients profile. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 10 Ways to Add the Health Benefits of Cauliflower to Your Diet Video of the Day Potato Nutrition Facts Potatoes are have several potential health benefits....

Yogurt is a good source of probiotics. If you've been diagnosed with food poisoning, talk with your doctor about using probiotics to treat your nausea and diarrhea. Probiotics are sold in supplement form or you can obtain these healthy bacteria by eating yogurt. Probiotics are bacteria that live in your intestines that promote healthy digestion. During food poisoning, the lining of your intestines can become damaged and the amount of helpful bacteria in your colon may be reduced because of excessive diarrhea....

Shopping for milk is a complicated and overwhelming process these days. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Research on the pros and cons of dairy is about as murky as unshaken oat milk. While some studies praise the calcium and protein content of yogurt, milk and cheese, others suggest there are links to inflammation and weight gain. Advertisement So it's no wonder we're all stumped when we get to the dairy aisle, our eyes scanning the rows upon rows (upon rows) of different fat percentages and plant-based alternatives while we desperately try to remember what the latest headline said....

Palm oil and palm kernel oil both come from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Different palm oils contain saturated fat and MCTs that can have effects on health. Image Credit: Everyday better to do everything you love/iStock/GettyImages Palm oil and palm kernel oil are two different, edible vegetable oils that contain saturated fat and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). They are both very versatile — and therefore very popular. “[Palm oil is] in close to 50 percent of the packaged products we find in supermarkets,” explains the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)....

Secrets to Getting a Big Butt Fast Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages We live in a world of instant gratification. Whatever you want, whenever you want it. Unfortunately, physiology doesn’t work that way. Making a big change to your physique takes hard work and patience. However, you can speed things up significantly if you’re in on a few smart-training secrets. Getting a bigger butt fast is all about knowing which exercises to do and how to do them to get results on the double....

If you dread your daily run but can't stop, that may be a red flag. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages Relationships — even healthy ones — don’t come without at least a few complications. This is true whether you’re talking about your best friend or running. But how can you tell if you have a healthy relationship with the sport or if things are turning toxic? Advertisement There's no one right way to run — and there's a fine line between sticking it out when things aren't always fun and an obsession that impacts your mental wellbeing — but there are a few ways to tell if things are problematic — one obvious and a few other less so....

Lactic acid is used for energy during exercise. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages During workouts, your muscles use and produce energy through a series of aerobic and anaerobic processes. When oxygen flows constantly through the working muscles, waste byproducts formed as part of muscle metabolism are removed efficiently. Advertisement However, when oxygen is limited, the byproducts accumulate. Lactic acid is one such product, and it contributes to the "burn" felt during intense workouts....

This easy Spicy Chicken and Basil Pizza recipe transforms leftover pita bread and chicken into a delicious and well-balanced meal. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/Getty Images Top Recipes highlights the biggest cooking trends of the year based on our readers’ favorite recipes in 2020. Pre-pandemic, leftovers were like cooked peas on a kid’s plate: shoved to the side and thrown away. But in 2020, once-neglected leftovers became our weekday heroes, saving us from making brand-new meals and scrubbing mountains of dishes every single day....

Body-weight exercises can be a convenient (and challenging!) way to build total-body strength at home. Image Credit: Kanawa_Studio/E+/GettyImages In This Article Chest and Triceps Back and Biceps Core Lower Body Whatever your fitness goal, body-weight training can help you reach it. Advertisement "Body-weight exercises can improve mobility and stability and increase muscle mass, strength, power, speed and cardiovascular performance," Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and founder of the Movement Vault, tells LIVESTRONG....

1 of 13 Overview It's officially barbecue season, and you can't wait to make magic out of meat, fire and barbecue sauce. But before you marinate, slather or dip those baby back ribs, be aware that many store-bought sauces may be doing your body more harm than good. From excessive amounts of sodium and sugar to questionable ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, there are several unhealthy barbecue sauces on supermarket shelves....

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Bacon frying in a pan. Image Credit: Elenathewise/iStock/Getty Images Bacon is pork belly that has been cured with salt, sugar and nitrate. It is also often smoked. Traditional bacon should not be confused with Canadian bacon, also called back bacon, which is cut from the back of a pig and contains less fat. If you love bacon but would like less calories, try microwaving instead of pan-frying. Advertisement Calorie Content Traditional cured pork bacon cooked in the microwave has 25 calories per slice, while pan-frying the same product yields bacon with 42 calories per slice, according to the U....