If you have a food allergy, your body’s immune system overreacts to certain food components known as food allergens. These allergens, which are usually proteins, are harmless to most people. But if your body’s immune system has been sensitized to the allergens, it may overreact and attack the proteins as if they were harmful bacteria. The most common food allergens come from … [Read more...]
Get Grilling This Summer with Plant-Based Sides
(Family Features) Grilling gives summertime a special meaning for many people – especially when it comes to food. Those savory whiffs of barbecuing might call to mind burgers and drumsticks, but don’t forget the sweet smell of seared, steamed or skewered garden-fresh vegetables to make those colorful, flavorful side dishes too. This summer consider adding a vegan twist to … [Read more...]
Home-Cooked Meals Linked to Higher Diet Quality
Americans who cook meals at home frequently are more likely to have an overall better quality diet, but the association between home-cooked meals at home and diet quality differs between high- and low-income populations, according to a new study by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, highlights the … [Read more...]
A Splendid Summer Sweet
(Culinary.net) Sometimes food can be presented so beautifully, it’s hard to take that first bite. However, once you dig your spoon into the bowl, there is no going back. Imagine a bite that is chilled, sweet and creamy all at the same time. It’s luscious, fruity and absolutely divine. It’s a summertime ice cream recipe you’ll cherish and make again and again throughout the … [Read more...]
Good food is fuel for the soul
From a psychological perspective, food alters our mood through several pathways. Firstly, the idea of comfort food is not a myth; we can use good food as a coping mechanism when we are feeling stressed or bored to anchor us in the present while enjoying it. Due to recent events and the limitations on some forms of entertainment, food has become even more powerful in being a … [Read more...]