And how to lower your risk Contaminated foods and beverages sicken an estimated 48 million Americans each year. The five bugs most likely to cause an outbreak: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium…
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It’s not only certain foods that can spell trouble One of the worst offenders: St. John’s wort. A phytochemical in the herb ramps up the cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzyme.…
Odds are, you walk right by these root vegetable cousins every time you’re at the supermarket. Turnips and rutabagas don’t get much attention. And that’s a shame. The unsung pair…
Here’s our 10-step guide to food trackers…plus pros and cons of MyFitnessPal, Lose It!, and others. How many calories did you eat today? Are you getting enough calcium? Keeping a…
All recipes in this post developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Click here for a printer friendly version of these recipes. Whole grains play a starring role in these…
“Experts say to eat a lot of fruits and veggies,” says the TV ad for One A Day with Nature’s Medley. “But are you getting enough of their nutrients?” Nature’s…
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut back on salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Switch to whole grains. Many people know all that and more. But how do you translate those…
How you handle food matters—whether it’s meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, or leftovers. The harmful bugs that cause food poisoning can show up in any of those foods. Here’s…
Looking for a low-fat yogurt with less added sugar? Try these. You can’t go wrong with some fresh fruit and a plain 0% or low-fat yogurt, which has no added…
Why we can’t get enough of this in-season vegetable Sweet and satisfying, nutrient-rich and perfect for roasting, winter squashes—like acorn, butternut, Hubbard, and pumpkin—are irresistible…except for their thick skin. Sometimes,…