Romaine lettuce is an unusually versatile salad ingredient. It combines the dark color and nutritional value of leafy lettuces with the crisp, juicy texture of head-type lettuces such as iceberg, giving it the best attributes of each type of lettuce. Romaine hearts are especially popular with home salad makers.
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Alcohol goes directly to the bloodstream and avoids the normal digestive process. Drinking alcohol causes the red blood cells to cluster together and thicken. Capillaries, the tiny blood vessels that connect small veins and arteries, may break because of the pressure.
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When you’re pressed for time and money, marinating chicken leg quarters fits the bill. This less expensive cut of chicken has more flavor and moisture than chicken breasts. Marinating the leg quarters requires little preparation to infuse flavor, and baking lets you cook them up without the addition of any oil.
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Calf raises and jumping rope are forms of exercise with fundamental differences. Calf raises utilize force production over a progressive resistance to challenge your muscles. Jumping rope is an aerobic activity that trains not only your muscles but also your cardiorespiratory systems.
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If you're looking for a healthy alternative to fatty or sugary desserts, stewed apples make an excellent option. Easy to prepare, stewed apples work well as a slightly sweet topping or as a dessert by itself, to be eaten with a spoon like a fruit compote. According to the U.S.
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Baking soda has long been an essential leavening ingredient for baking, but sometimes its high sodium content can be a problem for those who need to restrict their salt consumption.
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Jackfish are a large family of sleek predators, native to warm and temperate waters around the world. Several varieties are found along the Eastern Seaboard as far north as Nova Scotia, though they become less common as you move away from warmer Southern waters.
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The world of ribs can be confusing. Common cuts are often labeled differently depending on the grocery store and the area of the country: Spare ribs are an example. Beef spare ribs are more accurately known as beef back ribs.
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Don't expect your home-baked pizza to come out exactly like a pizzeria pizza. Unless you have a wood-burning stove, chances are your oven just doesn't get hot enough. However, you can expect a decently browned and crispy crust at home. A pizza dough that isn't browning was probably improperly prepared or cooked.
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As its name implies, a skinny margarita is a lower-calorie version of a regular margarita. This is a great option for those who want don't want to stop imbibing while trying to lose weight.
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Insulin is a hormone used by your body to facilitate the transport of glucose into your body’s cells for use as energy. An insulin spike results in a rapid increase and fall of insulin levels in your body. While an insulin spike can produce a quick burst of energy, insulin spikes do not benefit sustained endurance.
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Human growth hormone, or somatotropin, increases when you fast. Under normal circumstances, HGH promotes the synthesis of lean muscle and the storage of glycogen as well as fat.
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Eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds for good health. These food groups contain fiber. Daily fiber intake, along with physical activity, can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, manage blood sugar, control weight and help you feel full.
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Homemade chow mein is an excellent main dish if you are looking for Asian flair without the saturated fat and MSG present in so many commercially prepackaged dinners.
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Gymnastics and ballet both center on the athlete’s body movements -- the strength, balance, flexibility and artistry displayed in a performance. Despite these similarities, gymnastics and ballet are two different physical activities.
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When you're grilling meat on your Weber barbecue, you're typically exposing it to intense, direct heat. This cooks the meat very quickly and browns it well, but it doesn't allow a lot of time for heat to penetrate into the interior of the meat. With a steak or a chops, direct heat isn't a problem.
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Frozen green soybeans, often served in Japanese restaurants as an appetizer, are called edamame. Shelled edamame are soybeans that have been removed from their pods.
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Cycling and aerobic exercise in general, has many health benefits. Exercise strengthens the heart, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke, and it also strengthens the lungs. It reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers, while helping to lower blood pressure.
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Canned beans are healthy additions to any of your meals. Canned beans are usually low in saturated fat and calories, but contain high fiber content. A diet high in fiber can help ensure your bowel movements are regular. A high-fiber diet may also reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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The "D" and "L" specifications in the names of D-glucose and L-glucose are used to differentiate between two different shapes of the glucose molecule. D-glucose and L-glucose are enantiomers, meaning that their molecular structures are mirror images of each other.
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