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.…
Category: Healthy Tips
Two tempting ways to use the plant-based protein The recipes in this post were developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook, and taste-tested in the Nutrition Action Test Kitchen. Have…
“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…
The recipe in this post was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook, and taste-tested in the Nutrition Action Test Kitchen. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.…
The freezer, of course. Dipping into the frozen-fruit case has perks galore, especially if you love berries. For starters, the fruit is usually frozen at its peak of ripeness. And…
Some snazzy teas come in plastic, rather than paper, tea bags. Skip ‘em. When Canadian researchers steeped empty plastic tea bags in water heated to almost boiling for five minutes,…
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…
Vegetable crudité, anyone? Here are three zippy dips for raw or roasted veggies. The curry yogurt and spicy pepper are also great on chicken or fish. The recipes in this…
Want to wake up your taste buds? Add sweet-tart fruit to a savory salad. This one is inspired by the classic Waldorf. The recipe in this post was developed by…
Antinutrients “can be a source of severe food cravings that distract you from whatever you’re trying to accomplish, or they can rob you of nutrients and interfere with your hormone…