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Is it safe for a 15-year-old guy to lift weights? - Shawn* With the proper precautions, it's generally safe for teens to strength train. Start out slowly to give your body time to get used to lifting, and make sure there's someone there to supervise ...

Is it safe for a 15-year-old guy to lift weights? ...

I have some excess body fat in my stomach area. I play water polo 5 days a week, work out 2 days a week, and have ballet twice a week. How can I get rid of some of that body fat? - Tori* Wow, it sounds like you have a very healthy exercise routine th...

I have some excess body fat in my stomach area. I ...

I've been a vegetarian for 4 years and I don't think I'm getting enough protein. What would be good protein sources for me? - Katie* Getting enough protein isn't tough with a well-planned vegetarian diet, especially if you include eggs and dairy. It'...

I've been a vegetarian for 4 years and I don't thi...

What is the best motivation to use to exercise when a workout buddy is unavailable? - Jodi Motivation is key to maintaining a regular exercise schedule — yes, schedule. Exercise can be fun and entertaining, but if you're not keeping a schedule, chanc...

What is the best motivation to use to exercise whe...

How can I make my upper and inner thighs thinner? - Jasmine* It's impossible to lose weight in just one specific area of the body, even if you do have one of those springy exercise things. When you lose weight, you lose it all over your body, not jus...

How can I make my upper and inner thighs thinner? ...

I've heard a lot of things like chewing your food 15 times will help you lose weight or having a glass of water before each meal will help you eat less. How do I know what is true and what isn't? - Breara* If you're looking for specific advice on nut...

I've heard a lot of things like chewing your food ...

"What's the right weight for my height?" is one of the most common questions girls and guys have. It seems like a simple question. But, for teens, it's not always an easy one to answer. Why not? People have different body types, so there's no single ...

"What's the right weight for my height?" is one of...

I want to eat healthy but my family's always in a rush, so we stop at fast-food places a lot. What are some healthier choices from places like McDonald's? - Caitlin* Fast-food places can be confusing health-wise. You'd think chicken would be a better...

I want to eat healthy but my family's always in a ...

Almost everyone has dropped food on the floor and still wanted to eat it. Some people apply the "5-second rule" — that random saying about how food won't become contaminated with bacteria if you pick it up off the floor in 5 seconds or less. The 5-se...

Almost everyone has dropped food on the floor and ...

We've all seen news reports about people who are starving in countries plagued by war or drought. Unfortunately, many people in the world go hungry because they can't get enough to eat most of the time. According to the UN World Food Programme, over ...

We've all seen news reports about people who are s...

Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing foods, and they often find their way into things you wouldn't imagine. Take chili, for example: It may be thickened with ground peanuts. Peanuts aren't actually a true nut; they're a legume (in the sa...

Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing ...

At lunch, Lindsay often gets bored with having the same old conversation with her friends: "You're so lucky!" "Yeah, I'd give anything to be able to eat as much as you do and be so skinny!" "Cheeseburgers or mac and cheese every day — that would be g...

At lunch, Lindsay often gets bored with having the...

When we were kids our parents told us how to act, what to eat, even when to do our homework. But as we start taking charge of our own lives, many of us decide to make changes — stuff like eating right, being more environmentally conscious, or doing b...

When we were kids our parents told us how to act, ...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sfouf recipe is easy and delicious! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups semolina 1 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon baking...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sf...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert from Egypt. It is compared to bread pudding. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert fr...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular dessert in the Middle East. It is commonly served cold, but some people prefer it warm. Ingredients: 1 cup white rice 3 cups whole milk 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon orange blossom...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular ...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. They are just enough to add that extra "umpf" to a meal. The syrup is not too sugary, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients: Syrup Ingredients 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water juice fr...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. The...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky and gooey. You will get messy - thats a given. But it is worth it. Baklava is such a dessert of passion. The passion it takes to make it, enjoying the sweet taste with each bite, makes it a dessert tha...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky a...

When you have run out of ideas for a quick and easy side dish, try a green salad. Perfect with any dish, a green salad is the perfect quick, addition to any meal! Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, chopped 1 large, firm tomato, cut into eighths 1 table...

When you have run out of ideas for a quick and eas...

A cucumber with laban salad is refreshing change from traditional salads. Serve this as a brunch side dish or with dinner and your guests will be asking for more! Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, peeled and...

A cucumber with laban salad is refreshing change f...

Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. Finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with spices and lime juice make salad-e shirazi a hit. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 large, firm tomatoes 2 cucumbers 1 small...

Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. ...