Food waste made headlines recently as farmers were forced to dump millions of pounds of fresh food intended for businesses and schools closed during the pandemic. But even before then,…
Author: Caitlin Dow
Can certain diets help you lose weight by changing your gut microbes, as some people claim? Two years ago, when researchers randomly assigned 609 overweight or obese people to healthy…
“A moist sponge that is not sanitized daily or replaced often can harbor bacteria and germs that can make you sick,” says Mindy Costello, an environmental health expert and registered…
Exercise can seem overwhelming, especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Why bother? “Even after a relatively short bout of moderate-intensity activity like brisk walking, we think better,” says…
Trying to make the most of your groceries? These tips to keep your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer organized can help. In the refrigerator Create an “eat first” area in your…
Dinner plans changed? “As long as you’ve thawed raw meat, poultry, or seafood in the refrigerator, you can refreeze it,” explains Maribel Alonso, a technical information specialist at the U.S.…
Forgot to thaw the chicken that you were planning on throwing in the slow cooker for dinner? Make another plan for tonight’s meal. “Food should be completely thawed before you…
As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads, be wary of claims that supplements can make your immune system stronger. No studies have tested supplements against the new coronavirus strain in…
How managing stress, staying active, and sleeping enough may help Trying to avoid the coronavirus that causes COVID-19? You’re probably already practicing social distancing. And you’re most likely washing your…
Store-bought eggs must be refrigerated from farm to table. But if they’re fresh off the farm, it’s a different story. “Commercial eggs are washed at a processing plant,” says Maribel…