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
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
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
How did regulations start? As people moved to the cities, the milk supply became unhealthy. Milk had to be transported longer distances and was held at higher temperatures for longer times. As a result, many people, especially children, became sick and died after consuming contaminated milk. In the late 19th century, public health reformers started… Continue reading Why are there regulations on milk?
In the US, food labels are required for most prepared foods. They are mandated to list several things such as calories and dietary fiber. The label must also include any vitamins or minerals added to enriched foods. Specific additives such as color additives must also be listed. Finally, the FDA requires labeling of ingredients that… Continue reading What Does That Food Label Mean?
You’ve got a suspect in custody, run his DNA, found a match in CODIS, and you’re ready to make an arrest for the crime. Now you just need a handsome detective in sunglasses to put the squeeze on the guy. Yeah. Not so much. Crime scene investigation, especially where it pertains to DNA, isn’t quite like they say… Continue reading Six Truths About Crime Scene DNA You Won’t see on TV
When it comes to food allergies, avoidance is key. However, while it may be easy to avoid foods you know you are allergic to, oftentimes allergic reactions occur when we are unaware that a potential allergen exists. For example, a new study is demonstrating this to be true in the case of children who have… Continue reading Common allergens found in pet food
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