Many people are aware of their risks with their food and appliances in the age of information and health consciousness. Cookware is no exception. With many consumers preferring green and clean pans, the question stands: is cooking with cast-iron healthy? Cookware Safety Not all cookware is made alike; that being said, there are degrees of… Read More »
Whether you’re just getting started with eating more plant-based foods or you’ve been practicing it for years, there are a few nuances to plant-based cooking, so these simple cooking tips can help make your meals tastier and easier to prepare. Since so much of our nutrition philosophy is around eating more plant-based, whole foods, and… Read More »
If you’ve always washed your chicken, it may be time to reconsider this potentially dangerous practice. It’s the most polarizing problem in poultry—should you wash your chicken before cooking it? Food health and safety professionals are advising against this practice, as it can increase the spread of bacteria and the risk of cross-contamination. Along with… Read More »
Meal planning and prepping is one of the best tools you can gain for ensuring you are getting nutrient-dense meals throughout your week. Planning ahead removes decision fatigue, saves you time, and prevents you from making decisions you don’t truly want during a moment of “hanger.” There’s no better feeling than starting off your Monday… Read More »
underverse/Shutterstock At best, you’re just doing what’s already been done. At worst, you’re potentially promoting the spread of bacteria. Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It makes a lot of sense that you’d want to wash the food you eat… Read More »
A recent study in mice showed that reheated cooking oil might trigger cell changes that can promote late-stage breast cancer growth. A new study looks at the effect of reused cooking oil on breast cancer metastasis. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tested “thermally abused frying oil,” which is cooking oil that has… Read More »