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Freezing your fudge is the key to a hardened result. Image Credit: pamela_d_mcadams/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Fudge Recipe Freezing Fudge Ingredient Swaps If you're struggling to get your fudge to harden just right, you may be missing one key step. Preparing the perfect fudge will require some chilling time (and patience). Advertisement This Chocolate Maple Almond Fudge, crafted by Christy Brissette, RD and president of 80 Twenty Nutrition, is quick to prepare and will give you the firm, fudgy consistency you're looking for....

Choose the freshest looking lettuce for storing. Image Credit: anna1311/iStock/Getty Images Romaine lettuce’s high water content means there is no long-term preservation method suitable for making the lettuce last longer. Drying, canning and freezing all produce inedible results. For the best nutritional value, romaine lettuce is best served when it’s fresh, green and crisp. Storing the lettuce in a refrigerator is the best option for preserving it, although there are a few other measures that can be taken to ensure romaine lettuce lasts as long as possible....

Regular exercise helps reduce belly fat. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/Getty Images It’s not a secret that men are prone to storing fat in their bellies. Men with a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches are at an increased risk of health conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. To reduce belly fat, you must lose total body fat, because spot reducing fat solely from your belly is a myth....

A family reaching for slices of warm pizzas. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images While cold pizza in itself is a treat, warmed-up pizza fresh from the oven has a just-cooked crispness that’s difficult to resist, especially when compared to the too-chewy or overly soggy pizza crust that can result from microwave heating. But heating up leftover pizza can be tricky: give it too little oven heat for too long and you risk sitting down to dried-out, crunchy crust....

You may be limited from doing certain types of exercises and fitness activities if you have knee problems. High-impact sports, such as soccer, basketball and distance running, and exercises that place a lot of strain on the knee joints, such as leg squats, can take a toll on your knees. Incorporate low-impact exercises into your workouts, such as jumping on a mini trampoline, to reduce the risk of developing chronic knee problems....

Most cheese is free of gluten. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages Nothing screams self-care like creamy, honey-drizzled brie cheese, paired with a few grapes and a generously poured glass of Pinot Noir. Throw on a good show and you have the fixings for a perfect solo Netflix and chill session. Advertisement Even if you're following a gluten-free diet, you can enjoy this delectable combination of flavors, as most cheeses are free of gluten and totally safe to eat....

Depending on how it's made, granola cereal can help or hurt your diet. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages On the surface, granola cereal might seem like a healthy food choice. The primary ingredient, whole-grain oats, packs a big fiber punch and supports digestive health. Nuts and seeds provide a heart-healthy source of dietary fats, and dried fruits add natural sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth. Advertisement However, granola's health benefits can be masked by cereals loaded with added sugar and artificial ingredients....

A high-fiber, low-glycemic vegetable smoothie is a great option for a diabetes diet. Image Credit: Nattakorn Maneerat/iStock/GettyImages If you have diabetes and you’re wondering what you can drink, you may have heard about string bean juice. While the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says that water is always the best drink for diabetes, vegetable juice from whole veggies can be a good diabetes diet smoothie too. A bean of truth: Advertisement There is no evidence that string bean juice has any special benefits for diabetes, but there's nothing wrong with getting more veggies, Joy Ashby Cornthwaite, RD, CDE, certified diabetic care and education specialist at UT Physicians, University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, says....

The double knees-to-chest stretch is a gentle way to relieve lower back pain and start your day right. Image Credit: Irina Shatilova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article How to Do the Knees-to-Chest Stretch Benefits for Healthy Aging You know the drill: After spending all night in bed, you wake up with an achy back. Advertisement You're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lower back pain is one of the most common ailments out there, causing more disability worldwide than any other condition....

A low carb diet may help you lose that stubborn fat. Image Credit: Elena_Danileiko/iStock/GettyImages A low-carb diet and workout routine might be exactly what you need to lose stubborn fat. However, there are some things you should know before getting started. Low-carbohydrate diets, for example, may affect your ability to build lean mass and hamper physical performance. Advertisement Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Carbohydrates are often blamed for weight gain, but eating a low carb diet and exercise can still work....

Okra is a staple in gumbos and other southern dishes. Image Credit: RoyBkk/iStock/Getty Images In This Article Okra Allergy 101 Symptoms Diagnosis Other Considerations People tend to have opinions when it comes to okra: Some dislike the vegetable's slimy texture while others may extol its nutritional benefits. And then there's a third (but small) category: people who have an okra allergy. Advertisement This is a rare allergy, says Robert Wood, MD, director of pediatric allergy and immunology and chief of the Eudowood Division of Allergy and Immunology in the Johns Hopkins Children's Center....

Sweet potatoes are a big part of the Okinawa diet. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Okinawan nutrition in the mid-20th century relied on the sweet potato. Although the Okinawan people consumed meat, seafood and other animal products, these were sparse in their diet. The traditional Okinawa diet was almost entirely plant-based and very low in calories. Advertisement Read more: 10 Easy Clean-Eating Recipes Video of the Day Okinawa Diet Calorie Consumption The Okinawa diet is well known for being a low-calorie, carbohydrate-rich diet....

Most Americans grow up thinking of milk as a healthy and wholesome beverage, one that’s central to a balanced diet. In recent decades, some have challenged that view, but milk’s high protein level and richness in vitamins and minerals are not arguable. Milk can be a valuable part of any adult’s diet, but some surprising benefits exist for men especially. Protein Bodybuilders and men who engage regularly in other high-intensity workouts have higher protein requirements than the general population....

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Exercise most days of the week to drop weight and body fat. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Because metabolism tends to decrease with age, women in their 20s may find it less difficult than older women to effectively shed pounds. However, a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise program are still essential for women in their 20s to effectively meet their weight-loss goals. Advertisement Reduce Calories Lowering your current intake by 500 to 1,000 calories daily is an excellent place to start, suggests the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Hiking intensity and pack weight increase the number of calories burned. Image Credit: mapodile/E+/GettyImages If you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t always have to confine yourself to indoor treadmills or ellipticals. In the warmer months, getting outdoors is one of the easiest ways to get active — and hiking or walking are some of the most convenient. Advertisement Whether you're trekking for weeks across the Appalachian Trail or doing a quick half-hour nature walk, your calories burned hiking can help you lose weight....

Frozen dinners are often high in sodium. Image Credit: BWFolsom/iStock/Getty Images Although frozen meals can be convenient, many offer poor nutrition and are best reserved for rare occasions. Frozen foods are not all evil, however; freezing fruits and vegetables can help prevent nutrient loss, and because frozen foods are portion-controlled, they sometimes help with weight management. The key is to buy healthy options that contain natural, quality ingredients. Advertisement Sodium Overload Frozen foods – particularly prepared meals – are often high in sodium....

Chopping fresh yellow pepper Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Your circulatory system consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels. It’s the body system responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells and for assisting in the elimination of certain cellular waste products. Your diet has a significant effect upon the overall health and wellness of your circulatory system. Advertisement The Circulatory System Your circulatory system is very mechanical in nature....

If you eat only celery than you risk having nutrient deficiencies. Image Credit: AnjelaGr/iStock/GettyImages Celery has made its way into the superfood spotlight, and while there are benefits of celery, eating it in excess can work against you. If celery is your only vegetable source, you increase your risk of developing nutrient deficiencies, since celery nutrition leaves a little something to be desired. Advertisement The fibrous vegetable also consistently makes the list of "vegetables highest in pesticides," so, if you're not opting for organic celery, excessive amounts can also increase your risk of chronic health problems....

Onions and garlic have a number of health benefits. Image Credit: ThitareeSarmkasat/iStock/GettyImages As seasonings, onion and garlic impart pungent, spicy flavor to food and are staple spices in many cuisines. But these vegetables do more than just make your food tastier. Eating them has been linked to numerous health benefits, including lowered cholesterol, blood pressure and cancer risk. Advertisement Allium Vegetables and Cancer Prevention Onion and garlic belong to the allium vegetable family, which also includes leek, scallion, shallot and chive....