The internet trend is simple: A friend or family member looks into the camera and tells viewers, in a slightly aggressive tone, that they are about to witness a presentation and that they had better be nice. That’s what Kendall, the sister of Lucious McDaniel IV, did, and after she stepped aside, her brother pitched…
At some point, you’ve probably reached for a tub of yogurt or cottage cheese, only to discover that it’s a few days past the “Best By” date. Cue the internal debate: Should I still go ahead and eat it, or is it too risky? As it turns out, the dates on your food packages don’t tell…
Summer might be primetime for outdoor gatherings full of delicious delicacies, but it’s also when you’re more likely to end up with an unwanted side dish of food poisoning. About 48 million people in the United States get a foodborne illness every year, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And when summer rolls…
Food poisoning happens when you eat food or drink water that contains infectious bacteria, viruses, or parasites. These germs can make you sick, causing digestive symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. These symptoms can cause fluid loss and keep your energy low. Drinking plenty of fluids and eating plain, nutritious foods can help you…
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar is regularly higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. You can help manage your blood sugar levels with prediabetes and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes through physical activity, medication, and managing what you eat….
When it comes to gut health, fermented foods are all the rage. They’re packed with good-for-you probiotics that can support a healthy digestive system, along with other nutrients. Sauerkraut and kimchi are two of the most common fermented food staples, but which one is better? Keep reading to dive into the differences, similarities, and health…
Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. This allows the company to diversify into additional categories, such as household…
2024 was a major year for food recalls. In fact, hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food in 2024 doubled from the year prior. In the wake of so many headlines about foodborne illness outbreaks, you may be wondering which foods were the top culprits—a new report identified 10. Each year, Consumer Reports pulls together the…
