The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently studied “solved” foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S. The center reported 28,000 people were sickened in 1,610 restaurant-related outbreaks during a 10-year period, compared with 13,000 people sickened in 893 outbreaks at home.

If you combine foods containing the umami compounds, the resulting flavor is more intense than the food’s flavor by itself.

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I skipped a valuable part of my own health care this year. I didn’t get a flu shot, and I paid the price.

Making healthful beverage choices plays a role in maintaining a healthy weight.

Split peas are member of the pulse family, which also includes chickpeas and lentils. All of the pulse foods provide abundant protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

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We have 10,000 taste buds, so let’s use them this spring as we explore new flavors and cooking techniques.

Skipping milk shows its effects sooner than one might anticipate.

Sleep is critical for functioning in daily life.

Bacon is highly flavorful, so a sprinkle of bacon crumbles adds a lot of flavor to a baked potato or a spinach salad. To moderate your intake of sodium, try the reduced-sodium versions of bacon that are available.

Because the canned food industry was short on packaging and processing supplies during World War II, the frozen foods industry took great strides.

Comfort food is “food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal.”

Some food packages say ‘use by’ and other foods say ‘sell by.’

According to the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, 25 wild pepper species and five domesticated species of peppers exist.

We do not have to leave our homes to exercise.

Some people use the words “pressure cooker” and “pressure canner” interchangeably, but pressure cookers and pressure canners are two different devices.

With an adventuresome and healthful approach to cooking, we can take our plates and our palates on a journey around the world without leaving home.

If you are thinking about getting healthier, the NDSU Extension Service can help you with evidence-based materials.

Trans fat can raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels.

Why do some recipes have two leavening ingredients?

Beverages choices can make a major difference in our daily diet.

Researchers have linked eating nuts on a near-daily basis with living longer.

Try putting large trays of veggies and fruits first, and place the higher-fat, higher-calorie foods farther down the buffet line.

Uncontrolled diabetes can result in serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations and/or blindness, if not managed effectively.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently updated its slow cooker tips.

When you mix nutrient-rich, orange-fleshed squash with chicken broth, sautéed onions and spices, you have a hardy, delicious autumn soup that fills your home with a delicious aroma.

As we move toward colder weather and many of our favorite fresh fruits and vegetables become more expensive, you might stretch your budget by visiting the frozen foods aisle and the canned foods aisle more often.

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More than 7,500 apple varieties are grown throughout the world, and 2,500 varieties are grown in the U.S.