

How to Freeze Lemons—Whether You Need Juice, Zest, or Whole Fruit
KEY POINTS Freezing lemons helps preserve their fresh flavor and usefulness for months, making it easy to enjoy citrus year-round. Whole lemons, juice, and zest each freeze well with simple prep steps, maintaining taste and versatility in drinks, cooking, and desserts. Proper handling—washing fruit, avoiding temperature swings, and using airtight containers—keeps frozen citrus bright, flavorful, and safe to use. Everyone loves a bowl of sunny lemons on the counter—not just fo


Plant-Based Hospital Menus
The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths annually are attributable to dietary factors, placing poor diet ahead of any other risk factor for death in the world.” Given that diet is our leading killer, you’d think that nutrition education would be emphasized during medical school and training, but there is a deficiency. A systematic review found that, “despite the centra


Drinking Diet Soda May Raise Your Liver Disease Risk by Up to 60%, New Study Says
Here’s What to Know. Drinking more than one soda daily may increase liver disease risk by 50% to 60%. Replacing soda with water could reduce liver disease risk by up to 15%. Both sugary and diet sodas were linked to higher liver fat and liver-related deaths. Many people reach for a diet soda as a healthier choice, especially when compared to a regular, sugary drink. However, a new study suggests that both artificially sweetened drinks and their sugary counterparts could sign


The Truth About Tilapia
Tilapia: It’s mild, inexpensive, and easy to cook. But does it have a place in a healthy diet? This humble seafood has a way of dividing the Paleo community. Some people love it and can’t stop raving about the health benefits. Others think it’s dangerous, and they do everything they can to avoid it. The truth? Like so many things, it lies somewhere in between. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about tilapia before deciding to make it a regular part of your diet.


U.S. Commercial Development of Transgenic HB4 GMO Wheat is Now Underway
Colorado Foundation, Bioceres to Develop HB4 Wheat Commercially Capital Press: “Argentina-based Bioceres Crop Solutions Corps and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation will jointly develop and commercialize HB4 wheat in the United States. HB4 is a transgenic wheat trait that incorporates drought tolerance transferred through a sunflower gene. According to Bioceres, HB4 wheat demonstrated up to a 43% yield improvement in targeted environments. The USDA in August 2024 approv


Popular Boar’s Head Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
I usually have a chunk of Pecorino Romano hanging around for pasta nights—I love making a quick cacio e pepe . When I saw there was a recall on this Italian cheese, I immediately checked my refrigerator. If you keep this cheese on hand, too, here's what to look for Product Information Date of Recall: November 23, 2025 Boar's Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (6-ounce container) Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Cheese (7-ounce wedge) KEY POINTS Boar’s Head recalled two pecorino


FDA Warning: Dangerous Bacteria in Fruit Sold Nationwide
Moonlight Companies Voluntarily Recalls California-Grown Conventional Yellow and White Peaches Because of Possible Health Risk- Revised to Clarify Upc Codes; This Recall Has Not Been Expanded Summary Company Announcement Date: November 08, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 09, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Moonlight Companies Brand Name: Moonlight/Kroger Product Description:


Mangalm LLC Recalls Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Jam recalled, health risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 07, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 18, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens & Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Carmoisine Company Name: MANGALM LLC Brand Name: Tops Product Description: Mixed Fruit Jam and Strawberry Jam Company Announcement Mangalm LLC of Newark, California, United States of America is recalling all /Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products, because it contains c


Health Experts Debunk 9 Myths About Hydration
With summer temperatures rising, you might be trying a bit harder to keep your Stanley tumbler filled to the top and stay hydrated. Maybe you’re even looking to get on the new “sexy water” train and add fruit, ice, and a variety of supplements to make the intake of H20 more enjoyable. Whatever it takes to increase your hydration, right? There is much more to staying hydrated than the latest water bottle and TikTok trends. Becoming dehydrated — particularly if you’re enjoying


7 Worst Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat, According to Health Experts
Skip these culprits if you want to soothe—not scratch—your throat. A sore throat may be annoying, but it’s one of the most common symptoms of colds, seasonal allergies, and sickness . It can even be triggered by things like exposure to dry air or singing all night at a concert. Regardless of the cause, the food you eat will make all the difference in your recovery time and comfort level, says registered dietitian Samantha Peterson, MS, RD. This means “choosing foods that calm



















