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Don’t assume your chicken is done just because you followed a recipe. Radu Dumitrescu/Shutterstock Chicken is an easy addition to almost any recipe. It’s also a cost-effective protein if you buy and roast a whole chicken instead of buying different cuts. The one tricky thing is making sure the meat isn’t still raw. Eating under-done […]
After learning how easy this is, you’ll mourn all the browned avocados you’ve had to throw away. Becky Starsmore/Shutterstock Everyone’s experienced the dreaded brown avocado. It might be from cutting one open that’s been sitting on your counter a few days longer than it should have or from half of an avocado that you attempted […]
While your bodyweight is one hell of an exercise tool, there are some upper-body muscles that are best challenged with external resistance, like dumbbells. For example, you can totally work your triceps and chest by doing "push" movements sans weights, like push-ups and triceps dips. You can challenge your shoulders with pretty much any plank […]
Conditions Garlic’s health benefits are many, including fighting cancer and lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, but many people pass because of the garlic-breath effects. These natural remedies ought to help out. Eat parsley mrkornflakes/Shutterstock “Sulfur compounds in garlic are released not only in the mouth, but also in the gut, from which they seep into […]
Never worry about gross-looking guac again. Magdanatka Guacamole is both delicious and chock-full of health benefits. It’s the perfect topping for nachos, burritos, and BLT sandwiches, well worthy of those extra couple bucks at Chipotle. In case you needed more reasons to eat your guac, avocados are packed with these powerhouse health benefits you never knew about. But […]
Try this recipe: Cuban Black Beans and Rice Making beans from scratch may seem like a weeknight impossibility, but that's part of what makes the Instant Pot a game changer. Ingredients: olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, red onion, cumin, oregano, vegetable broth, black beans, brown rice, pineapple, fresh cilantro, kosher salt, baby spinach Calories: 400 Let’s block ads! (Why?) Food – Health.com
Everyday Wellness Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge your workout with these new ideas to walk off the weight. The Meet-You-There Walk iStock/Martin Dimitrov Instead of driving with your spouse to the market or some other nearby destination, leave a bit […]
Give your rusty skillet a face-lift with this step-by-step guide. “My cast-iron skillet is ruined. Maybe I should just throw it away.” When I heard a friend say this the other day, my jaw nearly fell to the floor. What could have gone so terribly wrong for her to want to throw away a cast-iron […]
Your days of stirring are officially over. MaraZe/Shutterstock Are you nuts about peanuts? You’re not alone. The average American eats three pounds of peanut butter a year, according to the Texas Peanut Board. Plus, peanut butter packs a huge nutritional punch, helping you fight heart disease and boost your brainpower. What’s not to love? Well, […]
It’s January, which means the festive season is behind us, but unfortunately that festive weight gain hasn’t gone anywhere. No-one really knows how much weight people put on in December on average, but estimates range from half a kilo to as much as 4kg. What we do know is that if you spent the last […]
Trying to drink more water every day can seem at best boring and repetitive and at worst well, a little torturous. But with some simple tricks, making some fun rules for yourself, and maybe getting a product or two, it doesn't have to be so difficult. Here are our best tips for drinking more water […]
Day one of Veganuary is full of grand aspirations about the many interesting plant-based meals you are going to make over the course of the month ahead. By day four, however, when you’re chowing down on yet another plate of chips, you might concede that some help is needed when it comes to mapping out […]
Avon In A Wink Instant Eyeshadow Sheets ($ 10 for 14 applications)These transfer shadows are so convenient. Each sheet gives you three coordinated shades—base, crease, and highlighter. But careful placement and a light touch are important. I learned this the hard way after slapping a sheet on my lid and rubbing its backing like a […]
Create a sleep sanctuary Syda Productions/Shutterstock Snooze better by revamping your bedroom. Make sure it’s cool, quiet, and dark. Ban electronics (yes, even TV!) about 30 minutes before bed; the blue light emitted can cause insomnia by reducing the amount of sleep hormone melatonin your body produces. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil […]
Wear sunscreen Artie Medvedev/Shutterstock It’s never too late to protect your skin with sunscreen, according to Eugene Elliot, MD, a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. “You can’t change what you were dealt with genetically, but you can take control of other factors which help you stay […]