Arrange food evenly in a microwave-safe dish and add some liquid if needed. Cover the dish with a loose lid to let any steam escape. If you use plastic wrap,…
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In theory and in some studies, yes, sugar substitutes help people lose weight. In practice, it depends. [text_ad] Companies advertise their artificially sweetened foods as being almost magical weight-loss potions.…
Whether you’ve cooked at home or dined at a restaurant, it’s often nice to have leftovers to enjoy at another time. Many dishes may not keep well (salad that has…
Overview: In August and September 2014, an outbreak of Salmonella Enteriditis sickened six people in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture…
A little-known fact: there is no federal regulation that requires food companies to put any type of expiration date on food (except infant formula). Some states have rules that require…
Q: How common is illness from Listeria? A: In the United States, an estimated 2,500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year. Of those, 500 die. Pregnant women are…
Saccharin may lead to high blood sugar levels by changing gut bacteria in some people, but other artificial sweeteners may not have the same effect. [SF] Israeli researchers allowed mice…
Kitchen surfaces and hands aren’t the only things that need to be cleaned—some foods do too. Others—like raw meat and poultry—should not be washed, and doing so may cause more…
Salad bars at both restaurants and grocery stores present some safety concerns. Salad bars used to offer only salad fixings—the cold lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and other produce items that consumers…
Monk Fruit Extract Among its brand names: Monk Fruit in the Raw, Nectresse. What it is: Several intensely sweet compounds called mogrosides that are extracted from a fruit (Luo Han…