Why “super firm” tofu is worth a try “Super firm” or “high protein” tofu is denser than water-packed tofu, so it can go straight from package to pan, with no…
Author: Lindsay Moyer
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…
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…
“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…
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…
In the late 1980s, researchers wanted to test whether drinking alcohol interfered with a new blood-pressure-lowering medicine called felodipine. “To make this study more scientifically valid, we tried to find…
We take fruit for granted. Ads entice us to pick up some soda, chips, or other junk (or pseudo-health) food. When was the last time you saw a commercial for…