Throughout decades, cultures worldwide have adopted diets, cuisines, and eating styles to promote particular health benefits. As losing weight, boosting brain function, increasing energy, and even improving sleep and memory recall illustrate, diets and eating can affect the body’s health and performance in various ways. Not all of these healthful practices have to be a […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard the saying “you are what you eat,” and there’s a lot of truth to that. What you consume each day can have a big impact on both your physical and mental health. Not only can proper nutrition keep you healthy and reduce your risk of certain diseases, but it can also help […]
Follow these tips to avoid dangerous microwave mistakes. DUANGNAPA KANCHANASAKUN/SHUTTERSTOCK Hard boiled egg Don’t let Pinterest fool you: If you try to hard boil eggs in your microwave, you’re likely to either end up with a big mess or burned fingers! The rapid heat from the microwaves creates a lot of steam in the egg, […]
Think the sniff test can protect you from foodborne illness? Not when these items are involved. PHOTO CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK Double-check: Is it really an expiration date? Not every date you see on your food is an expiration date. Here are four common dates you may see in the grocery store and what they really mean, […]