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Potassium has many benefits: Regular consumption can lower and control blood pressure.High potassium intake has been linked to lower risk of stroke. One note of caution: If you have kidney disease, you may be asked to restrict potassium intake. We’ve gathered recipes that have at least 15 percent of your daily potassium needs, making them a good source of this heart-healthy nutrient. Full to the brim with potassium-rich baby spinach, onion, and beans, you’ll feel satisfied after enjoying this veggie-stuffed favorite....
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It’s clear that tea is no passing fad or buzzy food trend; humans have been drinking it since about 2700 BC, according to historians at the UK Tea & Infusions Association. But the teas aren’t nearly as timeless. So what’s a sipper to do if they don’t make the most of those leaves ASAP? How Long Does Tea Last? Just as food expiration dates are almost always more of a suggestion than a hard-and-fast food safety rule, drink date labels like ’Best Before’’ and ‘’Best Used By’’ relate to optimal quality in terms of flavor and texture, explains Nadia De La Vega, the director of tea sustainability and content at DAVIDsTEA....
Experts agree that choosing the right athletic shoes is as important as the workout itself. The position of your feet while exercising influences the alignment of every other part, muscles and joints, of your body; some good foot stretches can help strengthen your foot muscles and ease short-term aches and pains, but they can’t undo real damage from improper footwear. “Sometimes I see people try to use running shoes in the gym when lifting, and sometimes I see people using cross-training shoes for distance runs,” says Jesse Dietrick, CSCS, FRCms, and director of trainer development at Fitness Quest 10....
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How to Grease and Flour a Pan Cakes that will be removed from the pan call for a greased and floured pan; recipes that are served in the pan simply call for greasing. If your recipe doesn’t call for a greased pan, skip this step. Step 1: Brush pan with shortening Using a pastry brush ($11, Bed Bath & Beyond) or paper towel, brush solid shortening evenly over the bottom of the pan, being careful not to leave any uncoated, shiny spots....
Cut the largest shape from yellow cardstock—this will be the base of each candy corn on the garland. Cut as many yellow shapes as pieces of candy corn as you’ll need; it may be helpful to lay them out to get an idea of the length your garland should be. Once you’ve cut as many yellow candy corn pieces as you want, cut the medium-size stencil out of orange cardstock and the smallest shape from white cardstock....
Ricotta gnocchi aren’t new, but this old-school version has gained recent popularity, partly because they’re easy. Boiling, peeling, and handling hot potatoes is the hardest part of making gnocchi; but with ricotta, you start with something cool, flavorful, and easy to handle. With just ricotta, flour, and 20 minutes; you can make the perfect ricotta gnocchi—so long as you follow these six simple steps. RELATED: Gluten Is Seriously Misunderstood—Here’s Why...
These DIY ornaments also double as thoughtful homemade gifts: Grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other family members will cherish this sentimental gift idea. How to Make a Handprint Christmas Ornament Supplies Needed 2 cups flour1 cup salt1 cup warm waterFood coloringRolling pinPencil or strawRibbonScissors Step-by-Step Directions Use these simple how-to instructions to make your own handprint or footprint ornaments. You should be able to mix the dough and create a set of ornaments in under 30 minutes, but you’ll need to allow three hours of baking time....
First, the most important thing you can do is try not to carve your pumpkin too early. We know that’s tough to do. The long lead-up to Halloween is arguably the best part of the holiday—that’s when you go pumpkin picking and bring out your spooky Halloween decorations. However, prematurely carved pumpkins can more easily fall prey to bugs or poor conditions. Next, follow these simple steps to prolong its life, whether your pumpkin will be carved or left whole....
There are nearly 2400 species of palms, with perhaps the most familiar being the date palm. To successfully grow a palm tree, learn what the variety you choose needs in order to thrive in your climate, whether outdoors or inside. Just as no two palm tree species look the same, their care will be different as well. Where to Plant Palm Trees Palm trees need to be planted in a suitable climate to thrive....
Along with variations in weigela sizes, it comes in many foliage colors. Colors can range anywhere from green and gold to deep burgundy while showing a glossy finish. Shades of red and pink are still the dominant colors of weigela blooms, but new varieties have white and yellow options. Where to Plant Weigela Weigelas aren’t too picky on planting location, but full sun is best for the biggest flowers and deepest foliage color....
Either of these strategies can yield your best-ever beef tenderloin roast—as long as you don’t overcook it! We’ll show you exactly how long to roast beef tenderloin for the most flavorful results, starting with our fastest and most basic method. Equipment Needed to Make Oven-Roasted Beef Tenderloin You’ll need a roasting pan or a large, sturdy, shallow pan with a rack set inside to cook beef tenderloin. The pan’s sides should be 2 to 3 inches high....
Cutting through the roots like that forces the shrub to branch and develop a more extensive root system close to the main trunk. Come the following year, you can dig up the shrub and transplant it, attempting to keep as much of the soil in place as possible. The best time to transplant boxwood shrubs is either late winter just before spring growth begins or a couple of months before the ground freezes in early fall....
Familiarize Yourself with Your Snowblower Before heading out to the driveway, get to know your machine’s controls. Identify what propels the machine forward and backward and how to engage the auger. Look for speed controls as well as controls for altering the direction of the discharge chute. Inspect the Machine Inspect your snowblower thoroughly before use, especially before the first use of the season. Here are a few key components to check:...
But if there’s one beauty temptation that we can all relate to, it has to be a new hair color, and I wasn’t immune. I started eyeing lighter shades and, as most naturally black-haired Asians eventually do, I ultimately succumbed to my milky caramel brown desires. I grabbed a box of Japanese bubble hair dye, and went to town on my strands. Don’t get me wrong—the color came out fine—but I was now introduced to a new problem I’ve never had before....