HEALTHY EATING Many people enjoy outdoor eating throughout the spring and summer. But don’t let unsafe food rain on your picnic. Food poisoning can happen when food is not kept at the right temperature during barbecues and outings. Dangerous bacteria can grow on the food and make people sick. Luckily, there are some simple precautions […]
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WELL-BEING Every day, millions of people wake up with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine in these products helps you feel alert. But how does caffeine work – and what does it do to your brain? Adenosine and sleepiness Your body naturally makes a chemical called adenosine. It builds up in your body
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HEALTHY EATING Fish are a healthy choice of protein. They are low-calorie and contain fats that can boost heart health. However, fish also contain mercury. Some fish contain high amounts, but others contain very low amounts. Fish absorb mercury from the environment. But they also get it from manufacturing, coal burning and other things. The
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HEALTHY EATING Cutting boards are useful for all types of slicing, dicing and chopping. They can save your countertops and make meal prep easier. But without careful cleaning, your cutting board could contaminate your foods and make you sick. Every surface your food touches needs to be clean, especially those that touch raw meat, poultry
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HEALTHY EATING Eating well is one of the most important things you can do for your body. A well balanced diet contributes to overall health and protection from disease. Making micro or small changes to your diet eventually add up to better health. If you’re ready to clean up your food choices, here are three
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HEALTHY EATING Pesticides are compounds that help to protect crops from devastating pests and weeds. Whether conventional or organic, farmers safely and carefully use pesticides as necessary to control insects, weeds, and fungus (organic farming does permit the use of certain pesticides), says the International Food Information Council. Pesticide residues are tiny amounts of chemicals
HEALTHY EATING While it is important to thoroughly wash most fresh fruits and vegetables, if packaged greens are labeled “ready-to-eat,” “washed,” or “triple washed,” then the product does NOT need to be washed at home. Pre-washed greens have been through a cleaning process immediately before going into the bag. Re-washing and handling the greens creates
HEALTHY EATING Salt, or sodium, can affect your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Many Americans already eat much more than the daily recommended amount of salt. Even if you skip the salt shaker, many foods already have high amounts of salt in them. In fact, more than 75 percent of the salt
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HEALTHY EATING The body’s immune system is designed to fight off unwanted invaders, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. But when the immune system reacts to something that isn’t usually harmful, such as pollen, dust, or certain foods, it’s considered an allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 5 out of every
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HEALTHY EATING A picnic in the park can be great fun for everyone, but it’s important to assure your food arrives safely along with your family and guests. Follow smart food packing guidelines, say the experts at the Institute of Food Technologists. Keep meats, including lunch meats and raw meats, cheeses, and condiments cold in
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