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You get home from work and realize you forgot to put your frozen hamburger in the fridge to defrost for the dinner you're about to make. Tossing any frozen, raw meat into your microwave and hitting the "defrost" button gets the job done, but is this the best way to defrost meat? Probably not.
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Is It Bad To Put Hot Food In The Fridge?
You know that it's important to chill food in the refrigerator once you're done with your hot meal, but how soon can you actually put your leftovers away? Do you have to give them a cool-down period on your counter before stashing them? Is it actually a bad idea to put hot food in the fridge? -
The Reason Your Mouth Itches After Eating Some Fruits
Eating fresh produce is a fantastic (and tasty) way to round out a healthy diet, but what if your favorite peaches, apples, or plums make your mouth or throat itchy? While it's natural to wonder if you're developing a true food allergy, it's likely something called oral allergy syndrome. -
Why Drinking Coffee Might Actually Make You Tired
How many times have you grabbed a cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Or rolled through a drive-thru and the barista already knew what your order would be and had it ready for you? If so, you're not alone — a whopping 83 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee. -
Steady Diet Of Chips And Fries Causes Teen To Go Blind
When you were growing up, your parents likely insisted that you eat a variety of healthy foods. As a child, it's possible you resisted, resulting in a classic picky-eater scenario that meant your parents tried to accommodate you while still attempting to feed you the foods your body needed. -
The Average Calorie Count Of Fast Food Combos Will Shock You
If you're watching what you eat but occasionally grab a combo meal at your favorite fast food drive-thru, you're not just enjoying a "cheat" day — you're actually consuming far more than you probably thought you were. -
Can You Eat Bay Leaves?
Bay leaves are well-known for a couple of reasons — the flavor they impart to your favorite dishes and the fact that you should discard the bay leaves before serving. If you forget to extract said leaf from your pot of stew, though, are you in danger if you accidentally eat it? -
The One Reason You Might Want To Skip Costco's Beef
Costco has just about everything you could ever want, including some of the biggest packs of fresh steaks you've ever had the opportunity to snatch up. While some find it too big a hit to the wallet to bulk buy prime cuts of pricey beef even at warehouse prices, there's another factor to consider. -
Whole Foods CEO Says Plant-Based Meats Aren't Healthy
Plant-based meats have certainly taken off. A couple of brands have even found their way into mainstream fast-food restaurants — Burger King recently debuted its Impossible Whopper from Impossible Foods, while KFC is dipping their toes into Beyond Meat territory with Beyond Fried Chicken. -
Do You Have To Peel Carrots Before Eating Them?
You know the drill. Before you cook with (or eat) carrots, you have to prep them by peeling them first. But wait — is this totally necessary, or have you been wasting tons of time by peeling your carrots before you eat them? -
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Coke Bottles Get Slapped With A TSA Ban
If you visit the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area of Disneyland, you'll probably want to grab a souvenir. These specially-designed Coke bottles are almost perfect. -
Do You Really Have To Refrigerate Butter?
You know how difficult it can be to grab a stick of butter from the fridge and then actually try to use it on fresh bread or rolls. It's hard — literally. You either have to warm the butter up first, or hope that your fresh-from-the-oven rolls will soften it for you. -
One Of The Dirtiest Things In Your Office Kitchen Will Surprise You
Bad news for anyone who works in an office and uses the kitchen - the surfaces you'll encounter there are loaded with bacterial contamination. -
The Weird Reason Dairy Queen Had To Confirm That Its Burgers Aren't Made Of Human Meat
While it's always a good idea to verify what your fast food burgers are made of, it's not often that "human meat" ever comes up in conversation. That wasn't the case for a Greenwood, South Carolina Dairy Queen, though, who experienced a swarm of federal agents after they received a complaint. -
Is It Really Safe To Microwave Plastic Wrap?
Maybe your leftovers are covered with plastic wrap, and you're wanting to pop them in the microwave. But wait — is this even a good idea? Is it actually safe to microwave food that's covered with plastic wrap? -
KFC Joins The Plant-Based Meat Craze With Beyond Fried Chicken
On August 27, there will be something brand new at KFC: plant-based chicken. A single Atlanta restaurant, near Sun Trust Park, will start serving Beyond Fried Chicken this Tuesday (via Forbes). The plant-based chicken is a collaboration between KFC and Beyond Meat. -
Starbucks Unveils First New Pumpkin Drink Since The PSL
Fall intensifies this year for pumpkin-loving Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada as the company has announced the launch of the first new pumpkin-based drink since they rolled out their famous Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003. -
The Reason Scrambled Eggs Turn Green
There's nothing quite like a plate of freshly-cooked scrambled eggs. Oh, wait — why do they look green? If your eggs looks green and they're not supposed to, it's natural to wonder if there's something wrong with them. Were the eggs rotten before you cooked them? -
What Makes Popcorn Pop?
How does popcorn go from its beginnings as a super hard, tooth-breaking, yellow kernel and into your bucket of popcorn as a delicious snack? -
The Real Reason You Should Start Cooking Bacon In Water
Bacon really is the best, right? It's versatile and can be enjoyed as part of another recipe, slapped on a cheeseburger, or eaten by itself in all its glory. But if you've ever eaten bacon that wasn't cooked well (or perhaps it was cooked a little too well), then it's basically the worst thing ever. -
Target's New Grocery Brand: What You Need To Know About Good & Gather
Target is well-known for being the store you go to with just a few items on your list — and exit an hour later with a cart full of glorious finds and no idea how you just spent several hundred dollars. For Target fans who like to eat, there's yet another reason to fork over your cash. -
What Is Pine Mouth, The Syndrome That Makes Everything Taste Metallic?
If you've never heard of pine mouth, consider yourself lucky. Some people who consume pine nuts will be affected by this syndrome, which means that pesto (and other delicious recipes that use pine nuts) are pretty much off-limits. But what is pine mouth? -
Why Does Garlic Turn Blue?
Garlic cloves are generally creamy white or yellow in color, but sometimes during the preparation of a meal that creamy white garlic can turn an unappetizing color of blue (or even green) — and it's definitely a bit unsettling. But is there any cause for concern? Why does garlic really turn blue? -
You've Been Peeling Avocados Wrong Your Entire Life
Did you know, though, that the way you prepare an avocado can impact just how healthy it is? -
Can You Freeze Eggs?
If you have a surplus of eggs that you just can't eat (or give away) fast enough, you might have wondered if you can freeze your extras. The good news is you can freeze eggs, but it might not be quite as simple as you think. -
Are Banana Peels Safe To Eat?
When you eat a banana, you likely peel it, then chuck the skin into the garbage or toss it onto your compost heap. However, did you know that some people actually prepare and eat the banana peel? -
What Happens If You Swallow A Cherry Pit?
Cherries are tasty and they're quite nutritious. However, lurking within each cherry lies a pit, also known as a stone. While you may not worry about swallowing a watermelon seed, a cherry pit might give you pause.