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Both squash and sweet potatoes make a healthy addition to savory dishes. Image Credit: Wako Megumi/iStock/GettyImages Squash and sweet potatoes are convenient, colorful vegetables that make healthy additions to any dish. Although they may not be traditional staples, they’re rich in history, nutrition and taste. Consider them an option to add wholesome variety at meal time. Advertisement Learn how to fill your plate with healthy, nutrient-dense foods by logging your meals on the MyPlate app....

Two boxers sparring in a ring. Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images Boxing means you’re most likely going to get punched in the face. In most cases, it means getting punched in the face a lot. This unavoidably means swelling on your face. Although this is often an inconvenient side of the sport that’s not serious, it can also be a sign of serious injury. How you deal with the swelling after your bout can have a strong effect on how serious the injury gets....

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With 2.7 grams of net carbs per ounce, you can't go wrong with including almonds on your low-carb diet. Image Credit: StephanieFrey/iStock/GettyImages With their rich flavor and crunchy texture, nuts make a perfect snack between meals. They not only taste delicious but also pack large doses of omega-3s, fiber, protein and antioxidants. Fat accounts for at least 80 percent of their content, according to Mayo Clinic, which means the amount of carbs in almonds, walnuts, pistachios and other nuts is low by comparison and can easily fit most low-carb diet plans....

Close-up of breaded pork cutlets on a plate. Image Credit: junce/iStock/Getty Images Although there are a number of different ways to reheat breaded pork cutlets, the best method is to quickly heat them in a hot oven, which will keep the meat from drying out during a longer cooking process. Breaded pork cutlets that are less than two days old will work best and retain most of their moisture, but older pork chops may dry out a bit, and the breading can be become too crispy for some....

Fortified table salt is a common source of iodine. Image Credit: simarik/iStock/GettyImages Iodine is a trace element found in some foods and fortified salts. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it’s an essential part of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which regulate vital processes such as protein synthesis and the development of the skeletal system. Advertisement Iodine also helps the immune system. As researchers noted in the January 2021 issue of the ‌International Journal of Molecular Sciences‌, molecular iodine "exerts multiple and complex actions on the organs that capture it, not including its effects as part of thyroid hormones....

While acceptable as an occasional treat, overindulging in salt and vinegar potato chips is unwise. Image Credit: SherSor/iStock/GettyImages Chips are often rich in carbs, fat and sodium ⁠— and they don’t contain many other nutrients. Salt and vinegar chips should consequently be consumed in limited amounts. Even heart-healthy chips aren’t usually good for you, unless you’re making your own at home. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The 10 Worst Foods You Can Buy Video of the Day Salt and Vinegar Chips Nutrition Salt and vinegar chips are very popular....

Celery can help keep your bowels healthy and may reduce the incidence of diseases of the digestive tract. Image Credit: Johner Images/Johner Images Royalty-Free/GettyImages Not just a diet food, celery provides you with many benefits for a healthy digestive system when you bite into this crunchy, crisp vegetable. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, celery nutrition is found in every part of the plant, including the stalks, the seeds and the leaves....

Chemotherapy may have liver side effects, since the organ works hard to metabolize certain treatments. Image Credit: BongkarnThanyakij/iStock/GettyImages Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells — but it can also damage healthy cells in the process. Because intravenous or oral medications are broken down by the liver, according to a September 2014 report in Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, liver damage can be a side effect of chemotherapy. Advertisement Your health care provider will routinely test your blood to detect any abnormalities in liver enzymes or other damage to the organ, especially if you have hepatitis or any other underlying liver condition....

Young woman napping on a couch. Image Credit: Ljupco/iStock/Getty Images Your body requires variety and specific amounts of nutrients to function properly and perform the activities of daily life. If your body does not get those nutrients, which is common when eating an unbalanced diet, it can develop health problems. A common-sense approach, including eating from a variety of food groups and maintaining proper portion control, may help avoid any potential problems, as well as keep you healthy and vibrant in the process....

Giving chicken wings a cold water bath is the fastest way to defrost frozen meat safely. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Avoid the Microwave How to Defrost Wings Chicken wings are the go-to snack to enjoy while watching a big sporting event — and they make for a tasty utensil-less dinner. There's only one problem: You forgot to take the wings out of the freezer ahead of time and are now faced with the dilemma of quickly thawing them to keep mealtime on schedule....

Squats are a great exercise. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Squats are an effective way to strengthen your legs at your home or gym. Squats work several large muscle groups, making them a great lower-body workout. The number of calories burned doing squats will vary based on several factors. But you’d have to do a lot of squats to burn 3,500 calories. Advertisement Read more: Is This the World's Greatest Exercise? Video of the Day What Calories Do Squats Burn?...

With resistance bands, you can target the muscles in your back and chest from different angles. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative If a heavy bench press or reverse fly on a pec deck sounds intimidating or you don’t have access to a ton of equipment, you can still get an effective back and chest workout with an often-overlooked piece of gear: a resistance band (or two!). Advertisement Resistance band exercises are the perfect way to add additional resistance to your push and pull muscle days, especially for beginners, says Tatiana Scott, CPT, personal trainer, founder of Fit With Curves and host of our 4-Week Resistance Band Challenge....

From lunges to cleans to squats, this kettlebelll workout will target every inch of your glutes. Image Credit: SimonSkafar/E+/GettyImages Before you grab some resistance bands or make your way to the squat rack on glutes day, consider picking up your kettlebell instead. These wreaking balls with horns are secretly waiting to give your tight end an absolute burn. Advertisement You can easily maneuver kettlebells to do bilateral (two-sided) and unilateral (one-sided) work, which makes them a great challenge for your glutes and lower body....

Walking is a low-impact activity that can help you lose weight while enhancing overall health. Image Credit: adamkaz/E+/GettyImages If your goal is a slimmer silhouette, walking 20 minutes a day can be a healthy addition to your weight-loss plan. Along with a reduced-calorie diet, 20-minute walks increase the calories number of calories you burn each day, which can add up to pounds lost over time. Advertisement As you get comfortable walking 20 minutes a day, you might find you want to increase your total minutes or walking speed for even greater results....

Refined sugars are those that have been processed, as opposed to the natural sugars found in fruit and milk. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Americans are not strangers to refined sugar. Advertisement But eating too many foods with refined sugars, like pastries and sweet cereals, is linked to lead to myriad health problems, including weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Beeswax's skin benefits include moisturizing and protecting the face from irritants. Image Credit: puhhha/iStock/GettyImages Beeswax can be confused with bee pollen and honey; all are produced by bees and are similar in their structure. However, beeswax is a unique substance and has several benefits to the human body. Advertisement Beeswax has no benefit when consumed directly because it is inert, but it can have other applications that are beneficial to your body....

Calcium chloride in food is a firming agent, typically used to keep pickles crunchy and in canned fruits and veggies. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Calcium chloride in food is used as a firming agent, typically to help keep pickles and other canned fruits and vegetables crisp and crunchy. It’s generally recognized as safe by the FDA, but use food-grade calcium chloride for anything you plan to eat — and follow the instructions as written....

Clusters of green grapes being pressed in a winery. Image Credit: Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images News/Getty Images Potassium metabisulfite is a food preservative, which preserves the natural color of food and protects food against bacteria. Winemakers also use potassium metabisulphite to preserve bottled wines. The manufacturing industry uses potassium metabisulphite as a dye and printing agent, in gold processing and in photography for developing. Advertisement Potassium Metabisulfite Potassium metabisulfite is a white crystalline powder that has a strong sulfur odor....

Dumbbell lateral raises work the shoulders. Image Credit: max-kegfire/iStock/GettyImages The dumbbell lateral raise enhances your physique’s appearance by creating size contrasts between your shoulders, waist and hips. Building your shoulders creates an aesthetic effect similar to wearing shoulder pads on a blouse or jacket. Advertisement By making your shoulders appear wider, your waist and hips appear slimmer. The dumbbell lateral raise also works the muscles that support and stabilize your shoulders....