The knee is a super-important joint that helps you complete a variety of tasks—from walking to running to jumping—which is why incorporating knee-strengthening exercises into your fitness routine is a smart idea.Now, you may think that knee-strengthening exercises only matter if you’re an avid marathoner or an elite athlete who puts their knees through the…
Who doesn’t love a good protein bar? They’re among the most tasty, filling, and convenient healthy snack ideas you can enjoy, whether you prefer store-bought or homemade. If you’re looking for recipes to make your own protein bars though, then you’ve probably got an inkling that DIY’ing it has certain advantages.The main draw with going…
Pregnancy is an adventure unlike any other. Your body will go through some incredible changes, and you’ll have questions as your belly grows—including plenty about having sex while pregnant.Here’s some great news: Sex is perfectly safe during most pregnancies, so you shouldn’t hold back if you’re in the mood. (And surprisingly, you may even find…
Imported frozen spinach packaged under the Lidl brand is being recalled in nine states after testing showed positive results for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration. “The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and Frozen Food Development continue to investigate the source of the problem,” according to a recall…
Stir fries really are the ultimate weekday meal. They’re fast and low-effort to throw together once you have the basic technique down. Most easy stir fry recipes follow a similar basic formula, meaning they are also super customizable to suit your tastes—as well as substitution-friendly. That makes stir fries a great dish for one of…
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is an important part of managing diabetes. That can sometimes make meal planning and cooking…complicated. One solution? Using a diabetic meal delivery service. Getting your meals delivered—and being able to see the nutrition label right on the package—helps take some of the guesswork out of figuring out how many grams…
If you feel a queasy, uneasy sensation in your stomach during a migraine attack, it’s probably not from the late-night takeout you ate. According to a 2017 study in the Journal of Pain Research, nausea occurs in about 58% of people during a migraine episode—and that’s a conservative assessment.1 Data from an older, self-reported survey…
– OPINION – We need more than education We need pathogen control Hey Congress, we can’t do it alone With apologies to Pink Floyd The theater building at Texas A&M College had an inscription “Ignorance Is the Curse of God,. Knowledge Is the Wing Wherewith We Fly to Heaven. Shakespeare”. That curse has resulted in…
Until now, when it came to raw milk, the state of Alaska was looking out for the public health of its residents. An easy to find fact sheet on the state’s website by the state veterinarian says: “Raw milk may contain food-borne pathogens. These pathogens may be shed into the milk directly from the animal…
A unit has been created in France to gain a deeper insight into certain pathogens in food plants. The Actia Fastypers group was started by the French Ministry of Agriculture. It runs for five years and involves ANSES, the National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (Inrae), dairy specialist Actalia and the French Pork and…