Bru-nO on PixabaySodium is one of those nutrients that most people don't think twice about until a doctor brings it up. It doesn't help, either, that it's in almost everything, from the obvious culprits like…
Before You Eat That.... Did you know that eating a single hot dog could shave off 36 minutes from your life expectancy? According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, the…
Viktoria Slowikowska on PexelsGarlic has been used as medicine for most of recorded human history. Ancient Egyptian papyri from around 1550 BCE list it as a treatment for everything from headaches to tumors. Greek physician…
Roberta Sorge on UnsplashIf you have strolled down the supermarket baking aisle recently, you have likely experienced a brutal case of sticker shock right in front of the Mediterranean imports. That trusty bottle of extra…
Katya Wolf on PexelsThere is a version of environmentalism that costs nothing, and there is a version that costs $45 at a lifestyle store in a neighborhood with a juice bar. Reusable water bottles live…
Summer Dessert Doesn’t Have to Be a Sugar Avalanche. Frozen treats are one of the best parts of summer, especially when it’s hot enough to make standing outside feel like a questionable choice. The problem…
A BBQ Can Be Fun Without Becoming a Food Free-for-All. A good BBQ isn't the place for joyless lettuce judgment or pretending you’re above potato salad. Still, cookouts can get tricky because many classic BBQ…
Srattha Nualsate on PexelsWe've all been there: you open a bag of chips intending to have just a handful, and before you know it, you're staring at an empty bag with no real memory of…
Are You Washing Your Produce Correctly?. Washing fruits and vegetables sounds simple enough, but this seemingly straightforward process actually trips a lot of people up. In fact, depending on your personal habits and rinsing methods,…
