Here we go again, another poultry recall. This time it has hit Simmons Prepared Foods, who has recalled more than 2 million pounds of chicken in eight states due to possible metal contamination. So far, there have been no...
Most people have experienced it at some point or another. That annoying and painful burning of chafed skin. The groin (AKA crotch) is the area of your hip between your stomach and your thigh - where your abdomen ends, and...
While they are both reactions by the immune system characterized by warmth and swelling, there is a world of difference between acute and chronic inflammation. The former protects our health, while the latter contributes to destroying it. Knowing the...
Although meatless burgers are not a new concept, there are more and more meatless products hitting the shelf daily, enticing vegetarians and even meat-eaters to give them a try. Producers of such meat-free burgers claim that these burgers not...
It’s hard to enjoy life when your digestive system is in distress. Not knowing when you might be constipated or when you might have an uncomfortable explosion can leave you avoiding social situations and experiencing a reduced quality of...
I remember my college days like a blur. With a stacked class schedule, heavy participation in athletics, and student life, there was precious little time to think about what to eat. It was grab this, grab that, and move...
Sometimes it can be hard to know if what you read on the internet is actually true. Since the internet is a public platform, anyone can publish anything that rings with a grain of truth, and suddenly it’s accepted...
It’s picture time. You know the drill, keep your mouth shut at all costs. Over the years, you have perfected the closed mouth smile for fear that your yellow teeth will get the better of you. No one wants...
If you are like many people, you start your day out strong and ready to take on the world. Come mid-afternoon, however; it's like you hit a brick wall. The zip drops out of your step, and the brain...
You may be starting to see more chicken at your grocery store labeled “air-chilled.” According to the USDA, processed chicken needs to be chilled down to 40 degrees within four hours of slaughter. In the industry, this can be...
