FOOD & RECIPES
The biggest culprit of Thanksgiving food poisoning is the turkey: Here’s how you can make sure it’s safe
Read full article: The biggest culprit of Thanksgiving food poisoning is the turkey: Here’s how you can make sure it’s safeFood-borne diseases cause roughly 1 in 6 Americans to get sick each year, and on Thanksgiving, the biggest culprit for food poisoning comes from the turkey.
Home Grown: Watering your vegetable garden
Read full article: Home Grown: Watering your vegetable gardenWe’ve partnered with BEAM’s garden manager to show you how to build a garden bed or box, the soil and fertilizer to use, best practices when planting your veggies, and now we’re showing you the best techniques to use to make sure it gets enough water.
Snackovation: Healthy snack prepping for adults
Read full article: Snackovation: Healthy snack prepping for adultsAmericans now get 23 percent of their daily calories from snacks, and more than 90 percent of adult Americans report eating one or two snacks a day. Snacks are usually easy to consume and low in nutrients but they don’t have to be unhealthy.
Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoli
Read full article: Home Grown: It‘s time to plant. Let’s start with carrots, lettuce & broccoliWe want to help you save money at the grocery store by learning to grow your own vegetables and provide more access to healthy food for neighborhoods located in food deserts.
How to feed your skeleton and strengthen your bones
Read full article: How to feed your skeleton and strengthen your bonesThere are more than 200 bones in our body, and they serve many roles, like providing structural support and protecting our organs. So, what can we eat to help keep our bones healthy?
Home Grown: Planting the first seeds of our new series to help you grow your own food
Read full article: Home Grown: Planting the first seeds of our new series to help you grow your own foodMonday morning, we began a new series on The Morning Show called “Home Grown.” Why? We recognize buying fresh produce is not only expensive, but it’s also difficult if you live in a neighborhood that doesn’t have easy access to a grocery store.
County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast Florida
Read full article: County-by-county fall events list: 2024 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides and events around Northeast FloridaIt’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
Master chef meals, beachfront cookout and more at the 2nd annual Amelia Island Cookout this weekend
Read full article: Master chef meals, beachfront cookout and more at the 2nd annual Amelia Island Cookout this weekendThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts the second annual Amelia Island Cookout with four days of epicurean delights.
Shroom Boom: Consumer Reports explains why mushrooms are having a moment
Read full article: Shroom Boom: Consumer Reports explains why mushrooms are having a momentIf you hadn’t noticed, mushrooms are having a moment. Along with finding them in the produce aisle, you’ll see them in snacks, broths, supplements, and even coffee and tea.
It’s National Chili Month. America’s favorite dish is spicing things up
Read full article: It’s National Chili Month. America’s favorite dish is spicing things upWho doesn’t love Chili? It’s one of America’s favorite foods. Just thinking of it reminds me of grabbing one of those chili dogs at a baseball game or at a theme park.
The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!
Read full article: The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!Fall is in the air, or is that the scent of pumpkin bread, muffins, and pumpkin pie? All recipes that depend on that little can of pumpkin… It might sound like a silly question, but do you really know what’s in the can? It's probably NOT pumpkin.
Melanated Growers hold 2nd annual conference aiming to address food insecurity and healthy lifestyles
Read full article: Melanated Growers hold 2nd annual conference aiming to address food insecurity and healthy lifestylesMelanated Growers held its 2nd annual conference at the University of North Florida over the weekend.
How to spot ultra-processed foods
Read full article: How to spot ultra-processed foodsUltra-processed foods are everywhere. Their convenience and cost are appealing. But health experts say that long list of ingredients should make you think twice. Ivanhoe explains how you can identify ultra-processed foods while shopping.
Sweet tooth derailing your weight loss efforts? How to stop your sugar cravings
Read full article: Sweet tooth derailing your weight loss efforts? How to stop your sugar cravingsWe all know dieting can be difficult, especially when you have a sweet tooth. So, what can you do to help with those sugar cravings?
How to save big on groceries as students head back to school
Read full article: How to save big on groceries as students head back to schoolWith only one week until the school year begins for most students in our area, one thing is clear: kids need to eat. In a time when everything costs more, being savvy can lead to significant savings.
How ultra-processed foods are shortening our lifespans
Read full article: How ultra-processed foods are shortening our lifespansA preliminary study tracking over 500,000 people for nearly three decades found that eating higher levels of ultra-processed food may shorten lifespans by 15% for men and 14% for women.
Which popular brands of canned black beans are Consumer Reports’ top picks?
Read full article: Which popular brands of canned black beans are Consumer Reports’ top picks?Whether on top of rice, as the main ingredient in chili, or as a side dish to tacos and enchiladas, black beans are a cornerstone of many cuisines.
Yes, it takes a little more time, but here’s why you should wash your fruits & vegetables
Read full article: Yes, it takes a little more time, but here’s why you should wash your fruits & vegetablesThe most common bacteria found on fruits and vegetables include salmonella, E. coli and listeria -- all of which can make you very sick.
Ultra-processed foods raise the risk of serious health issues
Read full article: Ultra-processed foods raise the risk of serious health issuesStudies show more and more people around the world are shifting to a diet of ultra-processed foods, even though experts have said for years people should avoid them.