The best hamburgers come from fresh meat. A good hamburger needs a little bit of fat. You need at least 10 or 15 percent of fat. It's important to grind at least twice—to mix the fat and meat evenly. The difference between going to a good butcher and the supermarket is that you get fresh beef—not the boxed pre-butchered meat.
Enjoy pumpkin pie without all the calories of the crust with this easy-as-pie recipe. You Will Need
Ever wonder how to get that perfectly cooked duck breast? Now you can get that restaurant style duck breast with a cripsy skin on the outside while still keeping the inside moist and pink. You start by making a grid like pattern on the fat using a sharp knife. Doing this will help give it that the crispy skin. Next you season both sides with some salt to taste. After this the duck breast goes into the heated pan. When heating that pan have the temperature set to medium-heat. No oil or fat of ...
Poor chickens. Bacon fat is revered (and justifiably so), and duck fat is a staple at most fine grocers. Marbles of fat make a steak divine, and goose fat is the holy grail of fatty goodness. Yet chicken fat is usually thrown away.
When it comes to burning fat and muscle building, we're not going to lie to you: No pain, no gain. So if you've committed yourself to toning your family pack and achieving firm muscles instead of chunky flab this new year, check out this fitness video for a quick routine that burns fat.
The Twinkie diet is about as ridiculous as the cookie diet. While proponents of the diet say that as long as you eat fewer calories than you burn off, you'll lose weight, they forget to mention that you're losing muscle as well as fat.
Yolks may be your favorite part of an egg, but that doesn't mean they're healthy! If you're truly committed to eating better and living healthier, then watch this video to see why you should toss egg yolks out and how to live healthier.
If you're looking to lose some fat, the push-pull fat burning workout is great! Give this intense fat burning workout a shot, and in just 10, maybe 15 minutes you will experience one of the most grueling workouts ever! It is really good because you do not need any equipment, you will just use your body weight for the exercises. The workout mainly consists of push ups and pull ups, in a specific order. Watch this how-to instructional video to properly learn how to do this push-pull fat burning...
Many home cooks struggle to cook duck breast because they cook it as they would chicken. But not all poultry is created equal, and duck is definitely unlike chicken.
I love making stock. It's thrifty because you get extra use out of poultry bones and vegetable peelings, plus having homemade stock on hand makes so many things taste better, from soup to stews to pasta sauces. If you deglaze a pan, homemade turkey stock, booze of some kind, and butter will create an eye-rollingly good sauce in mere moments. One task I do not love? Figuring out how to skim the damn fat off the stock (or soup) after I've made it. It's necessary to skim the fat as you boil down...
I grew up in a household where bacon was considered its own necessary food group. My mom saved the bacon fat in a jar and reused it in other dishes, which my friends considered vile, unless they were also from immigrant families or the American South, where saving bacon fat has never gone out of style.
Want to whip up a delicious breakfast that's also low in fat and high in fiber? "Delicious" and "healthy" don't seem like they'd go together in the same sentence, but they certainly do when it comes to this recipe.
Eating healthy requires preplanning most of the time, but if you're looking to eat healthy and are strapped for cash and time this is an easy recipe to make which will both speed up weight loss and muscle gain.
Mr. Paul Righetti teaches us a Santa Maria BBQ tritip lesson. The beauty of Santa Maria Style barbecue is that it delivers big flavors while being relatively easy to prepare. You can even take some flavorful shortcuts with Santa Maria Style Barbecue products by Susie Q,s Brand and Cowboy Flavor, among others. So fire up the grill and let'€™s get started!
How do you know if you are making progress when you put yourself on a strict diet and exercise regimen? Many people wonder whether the numbers going down on the scale means they're losing fat, and if the numbers are going up, whether they're gaining muscle. This is a question that many body builders and those trying to lose weight (while gaining muscle) try to understand on the way to their goal weight.
One of the best ways to monitor your diet is by measuring your body fat content. In this three part tutorial, learn how to measure body fat using a caliper. A caliper is a device used to pinch and measure the fat on your body. A caliper is cheap, fast and accurate and makes an excellent alternative to electronic devices. Check out this video and stay on top of your new workout regime - mind the scale and use the caliper to know what's muscle and what's excess.
A digital caliper is a good way to keep track of your body fat. With a caliper, you can measure body fat and keep track of your new diet or workout routine. This way, you will know the difference between muscle and fat, and not have to rely as much on the scale. A digital caliper is great in the sense that it is able to take an accurate reading in seconds, give you a clear output and beep when it is ready. A digital caliper can also be programmed with your personal gender and other informatio...
De-fatting turkey stock is very easy. All you need to do is use a specially made measuring cup that is made to de-fat stocks. Take the pan juices and the pre-made turkey stock and pour it into the measuring cup. When you pour the stock or pan juice into the measuring cup the fat will rise to the top of the cup because it is lighter When you pour the stock out of the measuring cup, the stock will come out, and the fat will stay in the cup. If you don't want to get a specially made measuring cu...
Veggie Burgers are a nutritional alternative to beef burgers. Many people don't think of making their own veggie burgers but they are really easy to make at home. Store bought veggie burgers are nutritional but often very high in sodium and preservatives.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the US. Over half a million Americans die from it annually. Atherosclerosis — a build up of plaque in the arteries — is a common feature of heart disease and can be caused by smoking, fats and cholesterol in the blood, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
I don't drink a lot of milk, so when I do, it's always whole milk. I'll drink two-percent if it's the only kind available, but skim? I'd rather have none at all. Tons of people buy reduced fat milk because they're trying to eat healthier, but to me, the extra calories are totally worth it. And, contrary to popular belief, whole milk is actually better for you anyway. Just like diet soda, the downsides of reducing the number of calories in milk outweigh the benefits. Studies have found that co...
In this tutorial, we learn how to lose belly fat for women. Menopause can effect a woman's weight because the hormones are decreasing in the body and the fat cells increase. This will cause more fat to store around the organs. Going to the gm and exercising during this time is extremely important. Just a small amount of exercise each day can make a difference for women losing belly fat. The receptors in your brain will respond to healthy foods and estrogen supplements to help keep you on trac...
Body fat is very important to keep track of in bodybuilding. One way to measure your body fat is with a device called a caliper. Calipers are easy to read, accurate, require no electric current and are cheap to buy. In this three part series, observe how a caliper is used on a bodybuilder's abs, chest and thighs - three of the most common problem areas.
Another option in body fat testing is to use an electronic or digital caliper. These types of calipers make more accurate readings and can take a measurement in seconds. Check out this three part tutorial and learn how to use a digital caliper on a body builder's physique. Keep track of your body fat and you will be winning body building competitions in no time.
This video is an excellent demonstration of how to make Southern Shrimp and Grits. The author of this video demonstrates how easy and simple it is to cook a tasty meal of southern shrimps and grits. The use of olive oil for its preparation makes this food very tasty as well as healthy. The low saturated-fats content of shrimps contributes to the health factor of this recipe. Also, there is high fiber content, thanks to corn grits, which makes this a healthy, high energy food without the calor...
Comfort food is delicious at any hour of the day. And there's no comfort food more savory and tangy than BBQ. BBQ ribs, pork, chicken - frankly, we love it all, but these Fat Man's BBQ ribs are so delicious they're sure to find their way into your regular dinner rotation.
This is a comedic look at how body fat burning works according to our host Crazy Chris. This home video is edited together to give us some tips on how to burn fat in a pretty humorous way. Chris goes for a more goofing around and recreational approach to staying in shape rather than normal exercise. He recommends your favorite activity for 30 minutes twice a day. His happens to be swimming. Crazy Chris basically tells us to burn body fat you need to burn energy by playing sports and having fun!
Looking to make chocolate pudding from scratch? With the right ingredients and proper technique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the cooking process in about seven minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own homemade low-fat chocolate pudding, watch this video guide.
How do you amp up your current cardio/strength training routine to make sure you burn extra calories and shed extra fat? By jumping. Though jumping sounds easy, after you try this routine and repeat it a few times we'd be surprised if you weren't completely winded and sweaty. Do these exercises after your usual routine to really kick things up:
Due to natural fat storage patterns, a woman's middle section is one of the hardest to tone. Fat tends to aggregate at a woman's belly as a survival mechanism, making it difficult, even with diet and exercise, to cut chub and unearth a six pack.
Chef Gordon Ramsay will show you how to make a really terrific steak with out all the guess work. He will help you take your steak cooking skills from amateur to professional grade steak, or at least help improve your result with some professional tips.
To make a vegan whipped cream you will need 2 cans of coconut milk (whole fat ones), some powdered sugar and a mixer. First of all, the coconut milk needs to be refrigerated over night to separate the liquid part from the fat. Then you will drain the liquid. After this you will take the fat and whip it with the mixer, remember to cool down the mixing bowl and to whip it for a short time. We don't want it to warm up. Finally, you add the powdered sugar, whip it a little longer and voila! Your ...
This video shows how to read, understand and interpret the "Nutrition Facts" on food labels. First he explains the fats. Unsaturated fats are good for you, but saturated and trans fats are unhealthy. Cholesterol can be lowered by unsaturated fats and raised by saturated fats. Sodium is salt, and can make you bloated if you have too much or don't drink enough water. Carbohydrates are broken down into fiber and sugars. Fiber is good for digestion, and it's good to keep the amount of sugar low. ...
Looking to drop a few pounds? There are some out there that swear by the watercress soup diet. Get the information you need on how to follow the watercress soup diet.
From Gills Fast & Healthy, a video on how to make gravy from chicken or turkey fat or drippings. Get advice from someone who has been in the restaurant and catering business for twenty-five years as a cook and chef. In this video, learn how to make a pan gravy from the fat of a chicken or turkey from chef, Gilbert Boyd.
In this video, we learn how to do an animal blubber (fat) glove experiment. You will need: a big bowl with ice water in it, 4 plastic bags, thermometers, and some vegetable shortening. To start, you will take the shortening and scoop it into plastic bag and then stick one of your hands in it. After this, stick two bags over your opposite hand with the temperature into it. Then, you will stick each of your hands in the ice water and see which one lasts longer in the ice water. The fat should k...
We've always wondered why cranes - origami cranes, that is - look so uniformly slim and model thin. Well, like our overexposure to "perfect" skinny actresses who make us think that everyone should look as they do (pretty with 0 percent body fat), we've also be overexposed to the streamlined version of cranes.
In this tutorial, learn how to create a lower fat version of that delicious spinach and artichoke dip from scratch. Your local sports bar does not want you to see this clip because you'll see just how easy it is to make it on your own at home. This dip is great for a party, an appetizer, the big game or any other time you need something ooey and gooey to munch on.
This video demonstrates various different tips which will help you to strengthen the stomach and thighs. First of all, you should make sure that you are eating properly by eating more vegetables, whole grains, and cut down on junk food. Next, make sure to do cardio exercises, at least 3 hours a week. This increased oxygen consumption will be able to increase fat burning to get rid of fat around the stomach area. Another tip to help with burning fat and toning muscles is to focus on different ...
See how to break bad habits that secretly are making you fat. Losing weight may be as simple as shaking up your routine. You will need big breakfasts, moderate drinking habits, leisurely dining, and comfortable shoes.
