You’ve probably come across some moldy food that looks salvageable: that piece of bread with a spot of mold, or that pepper with mossy seeds. And what about moldy cheese? Is that safe to eat? Let’s break it down. What […]
You’ve probably come across some moldy food that looks salvageable: that piece of bread with a spot of mold, or that pepper with mossy seeds. And what about moldy cheese? Is that safe to eat? Let’s break it down. What […]
If you’re cooking a late dinner or often feel snackish before bedtime, you may wonder, “Does eating at night make you gain weight?” Short answer: When you eat is not as important as what you eat or how much you consume. Your body doesn’t store more […]
Craving sweet food is natural, but consuming lots of added sugar isn’t. Too much of it in your diet can lead to poor digestion and moodiness and negatively impact your overall health. So if you’re cutting down on added sugar, […]
Caffeine has a lot of great qualities: It makes getting through a day easier when you didn’t sleep enough the night before and helps you give that workout your all. But how much caffeine should you have per day? The […]
Viewing a nutrition label, it might appear that protein is simply protein, since that’s the only way it’s ever listed. But there’s a difference between incomplete proteins and complete proteins. Proteins consist of amino acids, each of which can appear in food […]
Your period just started, and you’re feeling less than awesome. When your belly starts to grumble, you opt for self-care in the form of food. Double fudge brownie ice cream. Salt and vinegar kettle chips. And allllll the cheese. The […]
The pursuit of avoiding a hangover is as old as alcohol itself. Ancient Romans swore by fried canary and sheep’s lungs, while the Irish advised burying yourself in wet sand up to your neck. But one culprit that involves no […]
If you decided to add more fish to your diet, you’ve made a great choice. These salty swimmers can be a great source of protein and other beneficial nutrients like omega-3s and vitamins and minerals. However, when shooting for the […]
If you care more about your net carbs than your net worth, you might want to take a step back and reevaluate. This concept started as a gimmick for food manufacturers to market their products as “low-carb,” and now it’s […]
For years, it looked like egg yolks were no longer disinvited from the breakfast table. After decades of warnings over the amount of cholesterol in yolks, researchers reversed course: Studies suggested that dietary cholesterol had a minimal impact on blood-cholesterol […]
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