Our coverage of the coronavirus pandemic
Whether you’re looking for tips on staying healthy or answers to your questions about COVID-19 and food, you can find it right here.
What to know about COVID-19 and food

- Why food isn’t the problem with the coronavirus
- Our tips for buying and preparing food during the coronavirus pandemic
- Which grocery stores have special shopping hours for customers at high risk?
- Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and food
- Which of the top restaurant chains offer paid sick leave or COVID-19 leave policies?
Tips for staying healthy

- Foods & immunity: What’s the catch?
- 5 things to know about the coronavirus
- Can supplements boost your immune system?
- Practical tips to lower your risk of getting sick
- Takeout and delivery ordering tips
- Healthy snacks to keep at home
- Need some at-home exercise inspiration?
Recipes for healthy cooking at home

- 10 healthy pantry staples & 20 ways to cook them
- Flexible recipes to use up what’s in your pantry, freezer, and fridge
- Some of our favorite recipes for beans, frozen foods, and more
- Our Healthy Cook’s tips for cooking dried beans from scratch
- What to do with basic stewed beans
- How to make homemade refried beans
- How to make your own stock
- How to use frozen fruit
- The Healthy Cook’s waste-free kitchen tips
Tips for storing food safely

- What do the date labels on food actually mean?
- Smart storage (and freezing!) can extend the life of your food
- Can you tell if a food is safe to eat by smelling it?
- Can you slow cook frozen food?
- Can you refreeze thawed meat?
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