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    • Obesity May Raise Odds for Painful Leg Condition

      By Recipetips Com | Healthy Living – Thu, May 31, 2012 11:08 AM EDT

      Excess weight can lead to fluid backup called lymphedemaExcess weight can lead to fluid backup called lymphedemaThe health risks associated with being overweight and obese are well publicized, but new research may add another condition to this list: leg lymphedema, pain and swelling due to blockage of the lymph nodes in the groin area.

      Lymphedema in the arms traditionally is associated with breast cancer surgery that involves removal of or damage to the lymph nodes. A blockage in the lymphatic system can prevent proper drainage of lymph fluid. As fluid builds up, pain and swelling can occur.

      In a letter published in the May 31 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Arin Greene and colleagues at Children's Hospital Boston reported on 15 obese individuals with swelling in both legs. They diagnosed five of these individuals with leg lymphedema, and the cause of the condition was obesity.

      "We now believe that obesity is a risk factor for lymphedema if the body-mass index becomes greater than 60," Greene said. "It only seems to affect the legs, but we have not investigated the

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    • How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

      By Recipetips Com | At Home – Wed, May 30, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

      For General Care:

      First clean with hot soapy water, drain, then choose one of the following cleaning methods.

      Bring Your Sink To A Shine With These TipsBring Your Sink To A Shine With These TipsBring Your Sink To A Shine With These Tips
      • Use a soft cloth soaked in some white vinegar and scrub the surface
      • Sprinkle baking soda around the surface then scrub it down with a damp sponge

      For tougher jobs:

      • Linda Cobb (the Queen of Clean) suggests mixing 3 parts cream of tartar with 1 part hydrogen peroxide and then using a damp cloth, massage the mix into the surface. Let dry then wipe with a damp cloth.
      • 1 part vinegar, 1 part hot water, 1/2 part baking soda. Scrub mixture into surface using a damp sponge or cloth. Rinse well then dry with a clean cloth.
      • I've also been told a tip to spray a layer of hot water over the sink to cover, then spray a layer of household ammonia. Cover with a plastic bag (stretched across the top with ends taped down on counter top) and leave overnight. Rinse the ammonia off in the morning then wash with hot, soapy water
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    • Take the Grrr Out of Grill Cleanup

      By Recipetips Com | At Home – Mon, May 28, 2012 11:50 AM EDT

      Easy tips for preparing and cleaning your grill for your next cookout.Easy tips for preparing and cleaning your grill for your next cookout.1. Burn it off. Why do today what can wait until tomorrow? Don't tackle burned-on bits right after cooking. Sizzle them off when you preheat for the next cookout.

      2. Foil that gunk. Cook food on aluminum foil - punch holes to let flavor-boosting smoke through. Afterward, toss the used sheets. If you like char marks, you won't want to use the foil trick. Instead, oil the food (not the grates) with a spritz of nonstick spray.

      3. Play firewoman. Keep water handy in a spray bottle to douse flare-ups before they blacken the inside of the hood.

      4. Prevent stains. Protect wooden side tables from dribbles with small plastic cutting boards. They're also good for carrying utensils inside...straight to the dishwasher.

      5. Cover ground. Place a barbecue pad under the grill to keep greasy stains off your patio. We like: a mat made of lightweight concrete and fiber (like DiversiTech's, $25 to $35), which, unlike the rubber or plastic type, breathes so mildew isn't an issue either.

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    • Chicken Cooking Times

      By Recipetips Com | Shine Food – Fri, May 25, 2012 11:13 AM EDT

      Chicken Cooking TimesChicken Cooking TimesThe correct chicken cooking times and the precise temperatures for cooking chicken are extremely important. The optimum flavor and tenderness of chicken can be consistently achieved when care is taken to follow the recommended time and temperature guidelines for cooking chicken.

      Using the recommended time and temperature guidelines will ensure that the meat is cooked to the minimum safe internal temperature, which is critical in preventing food-borne illness that can be caused by undercooked chicken. Using an accurate meat thermometer is the best way to ensure proper doneness when cooking chicken.

      Use the following chart as a guide for whole chicken cooking times, as well as for parts of a chicken, such as the proper chicken breast cooking time. Cooking times are provided for oven-baked or roasted chicken, stewed chicken, grilled chicken, or chicken that is inserted into an oven bag prior to cooking. See the article "Chicken - Checking Doneness" for additional information on cooking

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    • How to Cook Broccoli

      By Recipetips Com | At Home – Thu, May 24, 2012 10:48 AM EDT

      Broccoli can be cooked using several methods. Some common methods are steaming, boiling, sautéing, stir frying, and microwaving. Broccoli should be cooked until they are tender-crisp. Before starting to prepare the broccoli, rinse the head thoroughly in cold water and remove any wilted or damaged leaves. After the broccoli has been cut as shown below, soak it in salt water or vinegar water to help force any insects out that are lodged within the florets.

      Recipes

      broccoli salad 347 Recipe

      If the stalk is going to be used, cut off the tough bottom end. Then trim the the stalk off, leaving about 3 inches below the florets.
      Peel the tough outer layer from the stalk using a vegetable peeler or a paring knife. Cut the stalk into quarters lengthwise. Holding the quartered strips together, cut the stalk crosswise to the desired size.
      Finish trimming the broccoli by cutting each floret off the head, leaving a little stalk on each
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