Sprouts, oh, glorious sprouts! These microgreens with a radish-like taste are healthy to consume and easy to grow. Personally, I use broccoli sprouts in everything from salads, to smoothies, to sushi. It’s quite a versatile food! It can be used as a garnish on fancy dinners or on a sandwich instead of lettuce. In fact,...

Rotisserie chicken has become a convenient and affordable option for many consumers, allowing them to enjoy a ready-to-eat meal without the hassle of cooking. However, the cheapest options might not always be the best options. When it comes to purchasing a rotisserie chicken from Walmart, in particular, there are several reasons why you should consider...

Leftovers are a convenient solution for reducing food waste and saving time in the kitchen. But not all leftover foods are safe after sitting in the fridge for a while. In fact, certain leftovers can be hotbeds of bacteria and pose serious health risks if they aren’t handled and reheated properly. Let’s take a look...

Food safety is a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked in our fast-paced lives. However, understanding the risks associated with certain foods is essential for maintaining our well-being. These are 10 of the riskiest and most often recalled foods, as per the data. By being informed about these food items, we can make informed choices...

“It’s better to be safe than sorry,” we always say. Making decisions with this mantra can be handy. We’ll bring snacks on a road trip “just in case.” We’ll pack Advil into our purses and backpacks “to be safe.” This motto also comes into play when it comes to washing foods. Many people handle our...

An antibiotic is any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright. The introduction of antibiotics into medicine revolutionized the way infectious diseases were treated and allowed doctors to treat infections that were previously likely to kill patients. Antibiotics are one of the most common classes of drugs today, and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has proved to be a useful ally in the battle against antibiotic resistance. A powerful antibiotic that’s even able to kill superbugs has been discovered thanks to a machine-learning algorithm  Researchers from MIT used a novel computer algorithm to sift through a vast digital archive of over 100 million chemical compounds and spot those that...

The Paleo diet recommends avoiding grains, beans and legumes — they contain a type of protein called lectins, which are hard to digest and promote intestinal inflammation (1). These foods, which also have a similar impact on your dog’s health, form the base of many store-bought dog foods. While some dog foods claim to be 100% natural, organic and...

Most people know eating undercooked or raw chicken is both incredibly dangerous and unhealthy. However, in a strange twist of events, a man has chosen to eat it “daily” to “see what happens”.  Raw Chicken Experiment John lives in Florida and has more than 400,000 followers on Instagram. In part, the reason for his popularity...

The uses for lemon peels are endless and, best of all, they’re a natural, inexpensive way to keep your home and body healthy. It’s ironic that some of the most beneficial nutrients are found in the parts of food we tend to throw out — especially lemon peels. The peels are where all of the...

Horseradish root is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as mustard, wasabi, cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Thought to have originated in Eastern Europe, experts believe this hearty vegetable has been in cultivation for less than two thousand years [1]. Most people recognize horseradish as that pungent, nose, and eye-burning condiment often used...

Have you ever cracked open an egg to find a little red blood spot in it? If you have, what did you do with the egg? Did you throw it away, or did you shrug your shoulders and continue cooking with it? Many people are unsure if these eggs are still safe to eat. We’re...