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…
Author: Caitlin Dow
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…
Got food that’s slimy or smelly? “That’s due to spoilage bacteria,” explains Maribel Alonso, a technical information specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Those bacteria can grow at refrigerator…
Food packages often list a “sell by,” “best by,” “enjoy by,” or “expiration” date. But if you don’t “enjoy by” that date, does it mean you’ll get “sick after”? Nope.…
“We think some of the bacteria that cause UTIs are coming from animal foods,” says Lee Riley, chair of the division of infectious diseases and vaccinology at the University of…
There’s no shortage of supplements touting their “immune boosting” benefits. Here’s the evidence on some of the most popular. Zinc “The data on zinc is better than on any other…