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When Rice Bites Back

I’m consumed with all the new rice trends! Are they safe? The short answer: Yes, if… The explanation: Rice bowls, brothy rice, crispy rice salad,

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zero waste cooking
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Zero-Waste Cooking

Is the home-cooking zero-waste trend safe? The short answer: Yes, but… The explanation: Zero-waste cooking – utilizing every part of ingredients to minimize waste – can

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AI, Food Safety
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AI and Food Safety in the Home

Can I trust AI on food safety? The short answer: Not safely The explanation: Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI

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Dietary Guidelines
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What is Real Food?

The new Dietary Guidelines say we should eat “real food” – what does that mean? The short answer: It means prioritizing protein, dairy, healthy fats;

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Crockpot, Instapot, Slow cooker
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Crockpot Safety

I received a crockpot as a gift, but don’t know if I should use it. Does it really cook food safely? The short answer: Yes!

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cleanses and detox
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Cleanses and Detox Diets

Question: Everyone’s doing it: Are detox diets effective? The short answer: It depends on your goal The explanation: If your goal in trying a detox

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