When you’re running or strenuously lifting weights, your muscles are being put to the test. Resistance exercises and intense cardio movements break down muscle fiber -- and as your body works to repair these small tears, your muscles get bigger and stronger. The key to quicker muscle recovery and repair is protein. Protein works with your body by providing the amino acids and enzymes needed to build and strengthen muscle. Consuming protein before and after working out has been proven to reduce injury and muscle fatigue as well as help build muscle.
Ingredients for a blueberry cottage cheese protein shake consist of banana, blueberries, low-fat cottage cheese and a few others. Make a blueberry cottage cheese protein shake with help from a food service industry professional in this free video clip.
When making a blueberry protein shake, you're definitely going to want to remember a few helpful pointers. Make a blueberry protein shake with help from a raw food and juicing specialist in this free video clip.
Making a yogurt and protein shake doesn't have to monopolize all of your time each morning. Make a yogurt and protein shake with help from a culinary expert in this free video clip.
One great way to add a little additional flavor to your pulled pork is with the careful use of root beer. Make pulled pork in the oven with root beer with help from a culinary professional in this free video clip.
Cooking burgers with Coca-Cola is actually a really great way to add some additional flavor into the meat. Cook burgers with Coca-Cola with help from the winner of the Food Networks Extreme Chef “Mexican Showdown" in this free video clip.
Protein shakes can be really delicious if made under the proper conditions. Make a yummy protein shake with help from the creator of foodmoodgirl.com in this free video clip.
Pumpkin protein shakes are a lot easier to make than you probably think they're going to be. Get an easy pumpkin protein shake recipe with help from the creator of foodmoodgirl.com in this free video clip.
Flea spray can be made right at home by combining peppermint oil, cedar oil, purified water and a few other key ingredients. Learn how to make flea spray with peppermint oil, cedar oil and purified water with help from a certified clinical herbalist in this free video clip.
Polyp corals are an excellent addition to a saltwater reef aquarium, as they add color and provide an interesting display. There are many types of polyp coral and most are fairly hardy. Button and star polyps are some of the easiest to maintain and come in a wide variety of colors. Most polyps have similar care requirements, but some species are faster growing and are much easier to propagate.
One of the most difficult things to overcome when trying to give up soda is that desire that is always present. Find out what you can do to decrease your desire of drinking soda with help from a certified weight management coach in this free video clip.
Making your own sangria with peach sparkling water will only take a little bit of know-how and just a short bit of your time. Make your own sangria with peach sparkling water with help from a published cookbook author in this free video clip.
A water filtration system helps reduce the presence of minerals, sediment and unpleasant taste in your water. GE makes a variety of water filtration systems, and while maintenance on any type of water filter is important to keep it at peak performance, periodic sanitizing is important if you own the GE osmosis water filter system. Sanitizing your water filter ensures that your system is clean, functioning properly and producing water that's safe to drink.
Water that is high in dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium is known as hard water, which can cause clogged water pipes and plumbing, spotted dishes and soap that won't lather and rinse. Soft water filters can be installed to remove hard water minerals. As a soft water filter owner, you can control the day and time the filter runs as well as the regeneration, rinse and refill cycles. Although each soft water filter may vary in appearance, the control mechanism is similar across most models.
A layer of hardcoat over drywall adds durability and a smooth or textured surface for painting. Without it, the drywall looks unfinished with seams and spackle patches showing through. Plaster fills cracks and holes in drywall, and acts as a hardcoat when mixed to a creamier, less-stiff consistency. Look for patching plaster at any hardware store or home and garden center.
Just because you're against using whey doesn't mean you can't still make a protein drink. Find out how to make a protein drink without whey with help from a certified sports nutritionist in this free video clip.
You can make a strawberry protein shake in a very specific way. Find out how to make a strawberry protein shake with help from a certified sports nutritionist in this free video clip.
Making a barley water drink will only take a few quick moments of your time. Learn to make a barley water drink with help from a mixology educator in this free video clip.
There aren't many more healthy (or delicious) ways to get a quick boost than yogurt banana smoothie energy drinks. Make a yogurt banana smoothie energy drink with help from a board certified holistic health practitioner and nutritional consultant in this free video clip.
A healthy, homemade protein shake can be made with a few key ingredients you probably already have. Make a healthy, homemade protein shake with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video clip.
When making a protein shake you need to add oats in a very specific and particular way. Mix oats with a protein shake with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video clip.
A natural high protein drink typically has a few common ingredients. Make a natural high protein drink with help from a Doctor of Naturopathy and Naturopathic Ministry in this free video clip.
Getting the best drinking water requires you to follow a few basic steps. Learn about getting the best drinking water with help from a Doctor of Naturopathy and Naturopathic Ministry in this free video clip.
Water filters consist of media to trap impurities on one side so cleaner water can pass through the other side. Filters are used in swimming pools, kitchen faucets, refrigerator ice makers, aquariums and other equipment. Restricting the flow of water through a filter involves reducing the volume of water that can pass through the filter media at any given time with a restrictor gasket. Water flow is different from water pressure. Flow refers to the quantity of water moving through a system over a specific time, such as 3 gallons per minute. Pressure refers to the force of water.
Although access to clean water in most parts of North America is not as big an issue as it is in other countries, creating environmentally responsible and inexpensive filtration systems ensures a sustainable supply of water for the future and can save lives in disaster situations. There have been many innovations in drinking-water systems and in chemical-free treatment systems for pools and spas. Some of the most creative methods of water filtration are also the most simple.
A pitcher water-filtration system reduces or eliminates impurities in your home drinking water. Most of these systems use a polypropylene filter filled with activated carbon. The activated carbon attracts and traps carbon-based impurities and prevents them from passing through the system along with your drinking water. The polypropylene filter does not last indefinitely. Instead of paying to replace your filter, you may choose to reuse the filter by replacing the active carbon found inside.
Grout is a cementitious material, meaning it has cement inside of it. Grout is similar to mortar in that it contains sand, cement and water, but grout can also have pigments added to it, and the amount of aggregate is less than it is with traditional mortar. It is a filler material, not a building material, which means it lacks the structural strength of traditional mortar.
When installed, a Flojet bottled water dispensing system pumps bottled water from a 5-gallon jug through a tube to supply purified water to a drinking water faucet, or to the inlet of your refrigerator to supply an icemaker or drinking water tap. The water is pulled from the jug through a suction wand. The system is easy to install, requiring only enough room to place the water jug and pumping unit, and enough wall surface to run the water supply tube.
Terrariums are enclosures that contain a mix of water and solid surfaces that mimic special habitats for pets such as lizards and frogs. Terrariums usually contain a filter system to keep the water clean and habitable. Understanding more about how filters work and the potential problems they can develop in shallow water will help you diagnose and repair the problem.
You can make protein drinks that feature eggs in a few different ways. Learn how to make an egg protein drink with help from a chef and culinary instructor in this free video clip.
Eggs and milk are two key ingredients to a good protein shake. Make a protein shake with eggs and milk with help from a chef and culinary instructor in this free video clip.
Sediment may appear in water filters because it has become trapped there or because the filter is composed of a sediment-like material such as sand or carbon. Sediment filters are specifically designed for removing suspended material from water, such as sand, clay or silt and might become clogged with sediment after prolonged use. Carbon filters consist of particles of carbon, which work to absorb contaminants from water. These particles might escape into your drinking water as they filter.
Frigidaire refrigerators use several types of filters, depending on the model and age of the particular unit. Higher capacity refrigerator models tend to have larger water filters; smaller, more basic models have less bulky, streamlined filters. The size and shape of your Frigidaire refrigerator water filter is designed to fit the size constraints and water usage levels of your particular model.
If you want to build on soil, you have to understand the soil's undrained shear strength. This is a measure of how much pressure the soil can withstand over time before collapsing. This affects how and what you can build over the soil. Both friction and direct pressure affect the soil's undrained shear strength.
Drinking plenty of water is key to staying hydrated and healthy, but the H2O coming from your sink may contain some scary substances, including lead and chloroform. However, there's no need to reach for overpriced bottled water, as faucet-attachable filters have the power to remove harmful toxins from water and even improve its taste and smell.
Municipal water treatment systems and home-based filters may not be capable of clearing water that appears cloudy or dirty. Such water is often filled with particulate matter that demands other types of treatment for its removal. There are a variety of particulate water treatment methods at your fingertips to fix such a problem. Microfiltration, ultrafiltration and distillation are some of the options. Water may be clean enough with these systems alone, or may require additional treatment.
A reverse osmosis (RO) system sends water through a semi-permeable membrane at a high rate of pressure. The pure water crosses the membrane while the minerals and debris remain on the other side of the membrane. If the water level in the tank seems low or there's little water coming from the faucet, check the reverse osmosis tank pressure.
Ionized water filters, part of the ionizer unit, are increasingly found in the homes of people looking to capitalize on the purported health benefits of ionized water. These claims are not substantiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These appliances are not cheap, with a cost approximately that of a large flat-screen TV. Before acquiring and installing an ionizer, learn what it does and decide if it is right for you and your family.
In an effort to reduce plastic waste, many refill their plastic water bottles and use them for several days before disposing of them. Though reuse of plastics is environmentally friendly, it can turn your water bottles into a breeding ground for bacteria. While the bacteria that accumulate in the space of a few days are unlikely to be dangerous, serious crops can begin to form if left untended.
Municipalities add chlorine to drinking water to remove contaminants, including bacteria and pesticides. However, chlorine may also adversely affect human health, and it can alter the taste of water. A home carbon filter can remove chlorine particles, but the type of carbon filter used as well as the qualities of the water play a large role in how effective it is. In general, a fine-grained activated carbon filter is best for removing chlorine.
Ceramic filters are used in a variety of water filtering systems. Installed reverse osmosis filter systems often include a ceramic cartridge. Ceramic filters can also be in filter pitchers or in the filter system of a refrigerator water dispenser. Over time, ceramic filters eventually stop filtering water and must be replaced.
Water filters can be installed in a number of locations along the plumbing inside your house, including on faucets, in-line with pipes and in whole-house filters that service the entire water distribution system. Because the water pressure regulator sits on your main plumbing line, special consideration should be given to where the filter will be installed.
If you want to enjoy drinking water outdoors, you could build an outdoor drinking fountain. An outdoor water fountain is typically not a project for beginners and could become complicated depending on what type of fountain you want to create. Laying pipe for an outdoor water fountain is a job best left to professionals and should only be done by individuals familiar with plumbing work.
The stream of water coming out of your kitchen sink is clearly different when you open the tap halfway than when you turn it on full blast. You express how much water moves through the tap as "flow," the volume of water that passes through an opening in a given time. Measurements of flow are commonly recorded for tubes or rivers, over a distance, by comparing the relative pressures. However, in the case of a drain, you can measure flow by controlling either the volume of the water or the time that it flows, and measuring the other factor.
The average dog owner spends about $43 a year on dog toys, according to the American Pet Products Association. With 78.2 million dog owners in the United States, that makes this industry big business. However, pet toys don’t have to be expensive. You can keep your canine amused with a stick or even a water bottle.
Since 1936, the Culligan company has provided commercial and residential consumers with water filtration systems. The company, headquartered in Illinois, notes on its website that its products are sold in more than 90 countries. Its various filtration systems are designed to remove impurities from water used for drinking, cooking and cleaning.
Coca-Cola memorabilia continues to be in high demand as a retro collectable. There are all kinds of small signs, bottles and keepsakes, but if you're lucky, you can run across a coca-cola picnic cooler. A far cry from today's fiberglass, nylon or plastic coolers, these coolers were made from metal. If it is not completely rusted, you can restore it with some elbow grease, sandpaper and automotive paint. It might not be the cooler to lug to the beach, but it will definitely be more attractive.
Grey water is the leftover water from a bath, shower, laundry or sink. If you live in an area with limited water access or simply wish to conserve, you can recycle this water. While the grey water is not safe for consumption, it can be used to water your plants and yard. In order to clean the water for re-use and remove the contaminants, you must filter it. Using a large rain barrel, you can create your own grey water filter to make the recycling process easy and convenient.
Foul-tasting water and ice may be an indication of an old water filter cartridge in your GE refrigerator. This cartridge requires replacement every six months in order to eliminate odors. It also affects the quality of water and ice cubes produced by the ice and water dispenser. Careful installatiion of the cartridge is essential to prevent permanent damage to the refrigerator. A damaged water filter voids the warranty and is a costly yet preventable mistake. GE-approved filter cartridges specifically for your refrigerator will ensure the refrigerator operates normally, and can be purchased through the GE product site.
Water runs through homes for myriad reasons. From washing machines to dishwashers, sinks to toilets, showers to boilers, a healthy house depends upon a supply of clean water. You can keep your water supply clean through numerous means. The differences between treated water and shower filters are fundamental in nature, not least of all because the former constitutes a type of water and the latter a device used with water.