Although it’s not a topic addressed often, the CDC lists over fifty food-borne illnesses on its website, and estimates that each year, one in every six Americans is afflicted with symptoms. Often dubbed “Food Poisoning,” food-borne illnesses run the gamut of symptoms that vary in severity. You will find some of the more common ones listed below.
As more and more Americans have developed or identified food allergies and sensitivities, online retailers, grocers, and restaurants have taken notice and are trying to capitalize on new found market opportunities. Many local stores have increased their selection of healthier food alternatives to include locally grown produce, organic foods, and products free of chemical additives. […]
Salt is a very common food seasoning used on virtually anything. There are a number of types of salts with a variety of uses for each of them. Mostly salt is used to add flavor, but it is also used in food preservation, water softening, and for various road and industrial uses. Pickling and Canning […]
Citric acid, what is it and how is it used? Citric Acid is a naturally occurring preservative used in many applications including canning, flavoring, cleaning, and even photography development. As a weak organic acid, it is commonly purchased in powder form, but is found in all citrus fruits including lemons, limes, oranges, and tangerines. While it […]
Sweet Potatoes! Great tasting and better for you, they are packed with minerals and vitamins. Containing as much beta-carotene as carrots, sweet potatoes are some of the most effective immunity boosting vegetables available. Besides being fat free and low in cholesterol, sweet potatoes are also a great source of fiber containing 16% of your daily […]
In a 2009 study published by the Institute of Food Technologists in the Journal of Food Science found that using a griddle to cook or roast vegetables was among the best ways to maintain the level of antioxidants. Compared to boiling, pressure-cooking, baking, microwaving and frying, griddle cooking was found to be among the […]
