Growing up, almost everyone has heard of the “5-second rule,” also known as the five “safe” seconds to pick your food up off of the floor while it’s still safe to eat. Naturally, it’s too good to be true. No matter how fast you pick your fallen portion up off the floor, you’re picking up… Continue reading The Truth Behind The 5-Second Rule
Ah, the classic Nutella spread. Part chocolate, part hazelnut, and just 200 calories of pure deliciousness. Or is it 100 calories? Do you classify your serving as 1 tablespoon or 2? That’s what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to know. Nutella is currently classified as a dessert topping. The serving size is two… Continue reading Nuts over Nutella
So many fruits. So many veggies. So little time. That’s the dilemma that people who want to eat as healthy as possible face. After all, who really has the time to eat the recommended 5 to 9 servings of fruits or vegetables — 2 1/2 cups of veggies and two cups of fruit — each… Continue reading Juicing is healthy, but easily contaminated by pathogens
It starts with an unannounced arrival in the lobby. A produce company is operating in full swing at its chopped bag salad plant when investigators with the Food and Drug Administration come calling for a random inspection. For the next two weeks, investigators’ eyes are on everything, pouring through records, food safety plans, collecting samples… Continue reading Mail you’d rather not get
Have you ever sat down at a restaurant or coffee shop and watched someone take a picture of their food before they have even touched it? Maybe that person was you? “Social media is an endless feed of food — drawings in cappuccino foam and artfully staged overstuffed hamburgers” writes Nina Strochlic, in an article… Continue reading Social Media’s Endless Feed of Food
Red lipstick has been a timeless staple in pop culture for as long as the beauty world can remember. But did you know the secret behind the pop of color is actually due to crushed-up insect extract? That’s right. Bugs are the secret to fiery red lips as well as other products such as cheek… Continue reading Bugs are in your food, and it’s FDA approved
Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? Canned tuna and dried fruit will last for quite a while in your pantry, but if you really want foods that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs. 1. WHITE RICE Researchers have found that white (or polished) rice will… Continue reading 10 Foods That Never (or Almost Never) Expire
Location, Location, Location. Realtors are aware that location is important to home buyers. Many home buyers dream of getting away from the city bustle and heading toward the quiet of the country. Buyers need to learn what comes with the country life and what does not. One thing that does not normally come with a… Continue reading Home Improvement: Well Water Testing
“You can’t drink that milk! The date on it is yesterday.” Who has heard that? Or was it you who said it? The dates printed on milk jugs are probably some of the most misunderstood set of numbers in the grocery store. One of the most common arguments people have at home is whether… Continue reading What does “Sell By”, “Use By” and “Best By” mean, anyway?
Southwest Illinois: Horseradish Capital of America by Martin Ross – Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Americans today like a little burn in their burrito, a wasabi wallop with their sushi, a chili charge in their Thai takeout. And as long as consumers yearn for the burn, Southern Illinois horseradish grower Jeff Heepke will bring the heat.… Continue reading Horseradish in Illinois
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