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.
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Competitive sports require a high degree of energy. As you run, kick and otherwise perform during game play, blood rushes to your hardworking muscles. Your body converts glycogen stores into energy to extend your performance.
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Ground bison is a good alternative to regular ground beef, says The Kitchn food writer Regina Yunghans. While a 3-ounce patty prepared from 70-percent lean ground beef has 183 total calories, 12 grams of fat and 4.
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A fever is not only an uncomfortable symptom, but also a sign that something may be going wrong in your body, according to MayoClinic.com. You may have an infection, autoimmune disorder, tumor, heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn or be responding to a medication or vaccine.
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Frugal home cooks know that nearly every part of a chicken tossed into a pot makes good soup. However, for hearty, flavorful soups, legs and thighs are ideal because they have a stronger taste than white meat and make a correspondingly richer broth.
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Smoothies, particularly the ones made with coarse greens such as kale and collards, have a less than smooth consistency. Even when making smoothies with fruit, yogurt and other ingredients, the smoothie may not turn out smooth if it isn't blended long enough or in the proper manner.
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The barbell clean is a compound exercise that works many muscle groups to move many joints. This Olympic style exercise uses a barbell or dumbbells, requiring your muscles to exert force in an explosive manner. Combining force and speed increases power, which is the ability to generate force quickly.
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Getting ripped often entails a strenuous workout plan with the goals of dropping body fat and gaining muscle. How often you work out will determine how many calories you need to eat.
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Soccer players cover five miles or more during a game, in motions that consist of sprints, jogs, strolls, backpedals, shuffles and walking, as well as forward, backward and laterally, according to video analysis of elite players in the United Kingdom.
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Muscle "toning" is a bit of a misnomer. Muscle tone refers to the state of tension in your muscles that contributes to your ability to maintain proper posture and coordination. Exercises that claim to tone your muscles really aim to increase the definition of your muscles.
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The winner in a boxing match is often the competitor with the fastest punching speed. How quickly you can deliver a punch increases your chances of landing it and improves the force behind it. While punching speed is partly dependent on genetics, anyone can make significant improvements with consistent training.
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Oyster steak is a small cut of beef taken from above the backbone on the rump of the cow. It usually weighs only 6 to 8 oz. and is a tender piece of meat. Oyster steak has a high moisture content and does well when cooked using high heat, such as with grilling, broiling or pan searing.
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Dried pomegranate seeds, known as anardana, are used in a variety of ways. They are rich in vitamins C, K and 6. They also contain the minerals potassium and copper. You can purchase sun-dried anardana in packages much like you would sun-dried raisins or cranberries.
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For men, hip fat might not show up when you're lounging around the house in your athletic shorts on the weekend, but it can quickly become an issue when it's time to squeeze into your dress pants for work.
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Whether you're planning a short stroll through the woods or a strenuous all-day trek, make it a priority to pack proper nutrition to fuel your hike. Stopping for lunch often marks the midpoint of a hike and is a good opportunity to replenish nutrients and stoke up for the return trip.
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Buttercream frosting is one of the few food products for which healthy ingredient substitutions can produce undesirable results.
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A slow cooker offers the ideal means to cook hot dogs and keep them warm for your fundraising event. The hot dogs stay moist and develop a browned crust while cooking in the slow cooker.
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Jumping in the pool can help you stay in shape and cool off on warm days. Swimming is also a non-weight-bearing exercise that utilizes most of your muscles, making it effective for both cardio and muscular endurance.
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While a stomach virus in a toddler is unpleasant for her, it often disappears quickly. The main concern is to keep your child hydrated during the diarrhea, vomiting and fever that these viruses can cause. Toddlers have a higher risk of becoming dehydrated than older children.
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Several things can go wrong when you are baking a cake; one of the most common problems is when the outside burns. Often, even though the exterior of the cake has burnt, the batter on the inside is still not cooked. Keep the exterior of the cake from heating too quickly and ensure the interior cooks evenly.
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