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Hygiene is at the top of everyone’s mind at the moment as the world grapples with COVID-19. Many of us are thinking more deeply about the spread of germs and what we can do to keep ourselves healthy.  Currently, there’s no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is spread via food or food packaging. However, good food safety practices may help prevent other illnesses and reduce unnecessary stress during this uncertain time. Below are 6 commonly overlooked tips for reducing your risk of food-borne illness at home: 1. Wash fresh produce This may seem like an obvious one but it’s worth...

Winter may be known for cold, gray days however, it offers up some surprisingly vibrant veggies. From beets and red cabbage to Brussels sprouts, and kale, there’s no shortage of ways to paint the rainbow on your plate. The trick is making them fun and tasty.  Here are a few creative ideas for bringing out the best in 4 winter superfoods: Beets Nutrition: Beets are a rich source of vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber, which support immune function, cell division, blood pressure control, and satiety, among other things. In addition, beets contain betalain, a group of phytonutrients that may help...

The foods we eat impact our physical health, but they also influence our environment. Naturally, different diets have different effects — vegan, the ketogenic diet and the Mediterranean meal plan are only a few of many. As concerns about climate change grow, people are looking for greener ways to grow, consume and dispose of their food. Consuming a lot of one resource creates market demand, but it also depletes that resource in nature — such as the issue of overfishing. Thankfully, it is easy to learn about how the foods we eat are related to global ecological health. By swapping...

No dinner party is complete without a refreshing, gorgeous salad. Salads are an essential part of every dinner party menu, whether they serve as the introductory first course or as a healthy and refreshing side dish. However, salads are often thrown together at the last minute without much consideration. While it is possible to create salads quickly, the highest-quality recipes require thought and preparation. Taking the time to prepare a superb salad is well worth the time investment. An elegant, gourmet salad is a beautiful thing. They are filled with bright greens, colorful vegetables, ripe fruits or even flowers, and...