I’m a nutritionist – reheating these 3 common foods in the microwave is a risk to your health

I'm a nutritionist - reheating these 3 common foods in the microwave is a risk to your health

Can’t get enough of Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers are always a hit after Turkey Day, but an expert has revealed the foods that should never be reheated because of the health risks they pose. Spinach, according to nutritionist Harini Bala, contains nitrates, the levels of which increase with cooking, studies have shown. In high heat – … Read more

Exactly how long you can keep all your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad

Exactly how long you can keep all your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad

It may be tempting to gobble up your Thanksgiving feast for a few days, but food safety experts warn you can get seriously ill if you don’t handle leftovers properly. “Leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, but once the meal is over, they need to be stored safely,” Lester Schonberger, an extension … Read more

Bad Thanksgiving: Influencer Bakes a Turkey Recipe That Will Live in Your Nightmares

Bad Thanksgiving: Influencer Bakes a Turkey Recipe That Will Live in Your Nightmares

Bad Thanksgiving. An Instagram influencer is getting roasted online after sharing a terrifying turkey recipe she made in her toilet that’s sure to leave you feeling fried. Kate Heintzelman, who goes by her handle @Katewilltryanything, posted a viral video of herself preparing the bird — adding an orange, onion, celery, spices and more — inside … Read more

Red Cross warns Thanksgiving is a peak day for cooking fires – follow these tips to prevent disaster

Red Cross warns Thanksgiving is a peak day for cooking fires - follow these tips to prevent disaster

Don’t be a turkey. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires can become three times more likely than the daily average on Thanksgiving. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries,” said American Red Cross regional disaster officer Jonathan Seibert. Thanksgiving is the most common day for cooking-related fires, agencies … Read more

Learn the Dos and Don’ts of Roasting Turkey at Home This Thanksgiving

Learn the Dos and Don'ts of Roasting Turkey at Home This Thanksgiving

Once you’re fried, there’s no going back. We’re talking about turkey, of course, since Thanksgiving is here. However, if you were planning to fry a Butterball bird, you might want to roll. Allegations of abuse have resurfaced against the turkey producer, prompting some eaters to boycott the poultry this season, according to reports. But if … Read more

Does milk make you sick? Where you store it in the fridge matters: ‘Bacteria can grow’

Does milk make you sick? Where you store it in the fridge matters: 'Bacteria can grow'

Holy cow, maybe you’ve been storing your milk wrong – because it shouldn’t be on your fridge door. According to experts, milk, it turns out, should never be kept in that convenient place, as it does not stay cold enough to prevent spoilage. “Every time you open the door, it leaves the contents inside exposed … Read more