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A close-up of a single piece of home-made sea shell pasta. Image Credit: aga7ta/iStock/Getty Images Sea shell pasta, often referred to as shell pasta, gets its name from its distinct, curled shape that resembles a conch shell. Sea shell pasta is thick and commonly used in sauce-based dishes. The shell-shape allows sauce to collect in the pasta. Rather than purchasing it, you can make sea shell pasta from scratch with four everyday ingredients in approximately 25 minutes....

Cuts of chicken marinating in buttermilk. Image Credit: razmarinka/iStock/Getty Images Soaking chicken in buttermilk produces moist, tender meat with a flavorful tang. Buttermilk is traditionally used as a marinade for bone-in fried chicken, but it can also improve your pan-fried chicken breasts. Boneless chicken breasts cook faster than bone-in chicken and can be served on their own, or used as the basis for sandwiches, chicken Parmesan and other dishes. By preparing and marinating the chicken the night before, you can make an easy and quick meal....

Regular physical activity can decrease side effects of prednisone Prednisone is a steroid prescription medication that is used to decrease the body's immune response. This medication can be administered in pill, liquid and intravenous forms and is prescribed for several different problems. These include severe allergic response, prevention of organ transplant rejection and chronic autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Unfortunately, prednisone can cause side effects which can be problematic including weight gain, increased susceptibility to illness, hyperglycemia and osteoporosis....

When you’re enjoying hot dogs or hamburgers, you might crave them on warm, moist buns like the ones they serve at the stadium or amusement park. When you're enjoying hot dogs or hamburgers, you might crave them on warm, moist buns like the ones they serve at the stadium or amusement park. But without a professional-quality bun steamer, is it still possible to heat them up just right? Advertisement Choosing the Right Buns There are a few options for steaming hot dog buns or hamburger buns even if you don’t have a steamer....

Vitamin supplements help to improve deficiencies. Vitamin B12, part of the vitamin B family, is mainly responsible for red blood cell formation and healthy neurological function. Primary causes of a vitamin B12 deficiency are intestinal disorders, which can result in the vitamin not being absorbed, or extreme or continual mental stress. Common symptoms of deficiency include weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness and possibly tingling or numbness in your hands and feet....

To make a jar of pesto sauce creamy, just add some heavy cream or Parmesan cheese. Image Credit: 8vFanI/iStock/Getty Images The ingredients in prepared pesto may vary, but most brands contain four main ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts. It’s quite easy to use a jar to make creamy pesto sauce, a condiment that adds wonderful flavor to pastas and other dishes. Advertisement Tip To make a jar of pesto sauce creamy, just add some heavy cream or Parmesan cheese....

Body measurements are a great way to track your weight loss, as long as you're doing it right. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Many times, when we hear someone talk about their weight-loss journey or how they transformed their lifestyle, they won’t just reference the pounds they shed. Rather, they’ll also note the difference in their inches over months or years. Measuring various body parts — like our hips, waists, legs and arms — is a common way to track progress toward a health goal, and for good reason....

Make sure to prime your body before your cold-weather workout. Image Credit: dusanpetkovic/iStock/GettyImages When the temperature drops, even the most devoted outdoor exercise devotees may be tempted to stay inside. But with a proper warm-up and the right cold-weather workout apparel, your outdoor workout might just feel — dare we say — a little bit easier and more appealing. Advertisement Before you trek outside, perform a dynamic warm-up routine indoors and ease into your workout (leave the burpees or sprints for later intervals)....

Two brushes with a lot of hair in them sit on a white counter. Image Credit: zneb076/iStock/Getty Images If your hair suddenly begins to fall out – especially if you’re a woman or if you’re a man whose hair isn’t following the established contours of male pattern baldness – it can be tough to determine why. You probably wouldn’t think to consider your digestive system as a potential cause of this hair loss....

Teapot pouring green tea into a cup. Image Credit: isa-7777/iStock/Getty Images Green tea is rich in healthy compounds, and Lipton’s versions are no exception. For the greatest health benefits, however, stick to brewed teabags instead of iced tea from a bottle. Bottled versions are shorter on nutrients, and Lipton’s sweetened green teas are relatively high in calories whereas brewed tea is calorie-free. Advertisement Healthy Catechins Green tea is rich in catechin polyphenols, antioxidants that may have disease-fighting properties....

High-fiber rice options like brown rice may be ideal for weight loss. Image Credit: haoliang/E+/GettyImages In This Article Does It Work? White Rice Brown Rice Because it's a nutrient-rich food, you may be wondering if rice is good for weight loss. Different types of rice have different nutrients in them. In the right portions, white and brown rice can be incorporated into a weight-loss diet. Advertisement Rice is an easily digested, gluten-free grain that's relatively inexpensive and versatile in recipes....

Sitting for long periods of time can cause your legs to swell. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages While working long hours at your desk or making a long trip by car, bus or plane, you might notice your legs become swollen. This is called edema, and it’s usually nothing to worry about. Edema simply means that fluid gets trapped in the tissues in your legs from lack of movement. Advertisement Elevating your feet higher than your heart or getting up for a brief walk periodically throughout the day are two of the best ways to relieve edema....

Hot & sour soup nutrition information isn’t always obvious when you’re dining out, nor do you always know the ingredients it contains. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/GettyImages Hot & sour soup nutrition information isn’t always obvious when you’re dining out, nor do you always know the ingredients it contains. The soup is low in calories, but high in sodium and fairly rich in protein from pork and tofu. Advertisement Hot and Sour Soup Nutrition According to the USDA, a cup of hot and sour soup contains 95....

Reasons for High Systolic Blood Pressure Image Credit: digitalskillet/iStock/GettyImages Blood pressure readings are measured by healthcare professionals in order to monitor health and predict the risk of developing conditions such as stroke, heart attack or kidney disease. Blood pressure is recorded as 2 numbers – the systolic over the diastolic, and both readings, if elevated, can signal high blood pressure. Ongoing or chronic elevations in systolic blood pressure are sometimes linked to an underlying health problem....

A bottle of corn oil. Image Credit: MiroNovak/iStock/Getty Images Safflower oil’s usefulness as a cooking oil and a skin care product stems from its healthy fat content. Safflower oil is rich in omega-6 fats, also known as linoleic acids. It acts as heart-healthy cooking oil as well as a nourishing, clear carrier oil for sensitive skin. If you can’t obtain safflower oil, or have an allergy to it, other oils exist which can substitute for safflower oil for food or cosmetic use....

1 of 13 Overview Oatmeal is a breakfast staple and it's easy to see why the whole grain has become a fan favorite. It checks all the boxes: affordable, nutritious and versatile. A bowl of homemade oatmeal costs less than a dollar and will provide a healthy dose of heart-friendly soluble fiber. But one of the most convenient attributes about oatmeal is its subtle flavor. Oats can be incorporated into and topped with so many other foods, from sweeter options like fresh fruit, nut butters and honey, to savory choices like vegetables, eggs, cheese, meat and herbs....

references Mayo Clinic: "Muscle Strains" Cleveland Clinic: "Abdominal Muscle Strain" Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Applying heat can help ease the symptoms of a pulled abdominal muscle. Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: dragana991/iStock/GettyImages Abdominal Strain Hernia Pain Localized Radiates Appearance May appear swollen, bruised or red Bulge or bump appears when straining or lifting Other Possible Symptoms Tenderness, spasms, weakness Nausea, vomiting, constipation Duration Improves with time and rest Does not improve without medical treatment...

If you swim with a cold, it's important to lower your exercise intensity, monitor your symptoms and take steps to keep others healthy. Image Credit: Alexander Shelegov/E+/GettyImages The common cold, also called viral rhinitis, can do a number on your swim performance. Advertisement After all, the cold is often accompanied by symptoms such as a stuffed-up and runny nose, low-grade fever, sore throat, mild body aches, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and difficulty breathing, particularly during exercise, according to Harvard Health....

A swollen roof of your mouth may indicate underlying health issues, especially after drinking. Image Credit: tommaso79/iStock/GettyImages A swollen painful roof of the mouth after drinking alcohol may result from excessive drinking the night before or may indicate underlying health issues. You can get a dry mouth from drinking too much because high amounts of alcohol cause a dry mouth from dehydration. A lot of alcohol consumption depletes your body of fluid because it stimulates your body to increase urine production....

references NIH: "Vitamin D" Mayo Clinic: "Vitamin Deficiency Anemia" Office on Women's Health: "Vitamins and Minerals for Women" NIH: "Vitamin B12" NIH: "Folate" Paedeatric and Perinatal Epidemiology: "Maternal Multivitamin Intake, Plasma Folate and Vitamin B12 Levels and Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk in Offspring" Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Medicine: Mercy Medical Center: "42% Percent of Americans Are Vitamin D Deficient. Are You Among Them?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: "Controversies Surrounding Vitamin D: Focus on Supplementation and Cancer" International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity: "Changes in diet through adolescence and early adulthood: longitudinal trajectories and association with key life transitions" Mayo Clinic: "Iron Supplement (Oral Route, Parenteral Route)" ConsumerLab: "B Vitamin Supplements Review (B Complexes, B6, B12, Biotin, Folate, Niacin, Riboflavin & More)" ConsumerLab: "Calcium Supplements Review" These nutrients support your health and vitality through young adulthood....