Optimizing Your Food Choices for Health: What Food Scientists Avoid When it comes to determining whether a food is “good for you” or not, the answer can vary depending on who you ask. Cardiologists, environmental scientists, nutritionists, and even food scientists all have their own opinions. Tiffany Swan, a food scientist and chef, explains that …
Netflix recently debuted a captivating four-episode docuseries that delves into the secrets of leading a longer, healthier life. This groundbreaking series sheds light on the unique characteristics of five regions, dubbed “Blue Zones,” where individuals enjoy extended lifespans and periods of optimal health. The term “Blue Zones” was coined by renowned journalist, explorer, and National …
Boost Your Immune System with These Fall Foods Boost Your Immune System with These Fall Foods At this point, most of us know that the very best thing we can do to give our immune system a boost is to get our COVID vaccine and flu shot, and a COVID booster, if you’re eligible. But …
<h1>The Ingredients to Avoid in Packaged Foods According to Nutrition Experts</h1> <p>Grocery store shelves are filled with packaged foods, from snacks to canned soups to frozen dinners. While it’s common knowledge that processed foods often contain undesirable ingredients to extend their shelf life, nutrition experts are particularly cautious about a few specific ingredients. Knowing what …
Why You Should Wash Thick-Skinned Produce You probably wouldn’t bite into an apple or pop a few grapes in your mouth without washing them first. You’re eating the fruit’s skin, and who knows what’s lurking there. But what about bananas and avocados — fruits with thick skins that you peel before eating? Food safety experts …
It’s a well-known fact that professional chefs prefer to create their own salad dressings. After all, using a store-bought dressing wouldn’t please many restaurant patrons. Chefs argue that making their own dressings allows them to adjust flavors and use high-quality ingredients, which allows the salad ingredients to shine. However, there is something undeniably appealing about …
Cottage cheese has made a remarkable comeback as the latest social media sensation, and it’s actually a positive development. Nowadays, cottage cheese is being blended to create high-protein ice cream, cookie dough, and queso, making it a hot commodity. But are these viral substitutions really healthier? Some of us remember when cottage cheese was the …
Protecting Your Bone Health: Foods and Beverages to Avoid Osteoporosis affects not only my grandmother but also 10 million other Americans, with an additional 43 million experiencing low bone mass. To avoid following in her hobbled footsteps, the women in our family are taking precautions. These include consuming the recommended amount of calcium, incorporating weight-bearing …
When there’s a campylobacter, E. coli, or salmonella outbreak in the food supply, not only does it make headlines but companies often recall food to prevent more people from falling ill. But the same bacteria can show up in home kitchens if you’re not careful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 …
Your stomach is growling, and the more you wait, the hangrier you get. You open the fridge only to find it near-empty, and you realize you forgot to go grocery shopping. Take-out crosses your mind, but you’ve eaten out too much already this week. Desperate, you turn to your pantry to see what you can …