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In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy It’s Not Safe to Eat Sprouted PotatoesHow to Reduce ToxicityHow to Store Potatoes to Reduce Sprouting In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why It’s Not Safe to Eat Sprouted Potatoes How to Reduce Toxicity How to Store Potatoes to Reduce Sprouting Potatoes are a nutritious and versatile vegetable—fromfriestomashed, they’re delicious in all forms. Those little spudspack plenty of health benefitsand are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleIs It OK to Eat Moldy Strawberries?What If Just One Strawberry Is Moldy?How to Choose the Freshest Strawberries In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Is It OK to Eat Moldy Strawberries? What If Just One Strawberry Is Moldy? How to Choose the Freshest Strawberries Strawberries are one of the earliest berriesto hit stores and farmers' markets in the spring, and these juicy red orbs are a joy of summer fruit eating....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Yana Iskayeva / Radoslav Zilinsky The recent and rapid surge in coronavirus cases has caused countless cancellations or closures—from restaurants to professional sporting events, theater performances and even some holiday gatherings and return-to-office plans. So, with that said, will this year’s Christmas and New Year’s celebrations turn out to be a replay of the 2020 holiday season? Experts seem to be optimistic that it will be different....

Close Photo: Getty Images For busy people on the go, the car often acts as a portable storage unit. In the heat of the summer, it may seem like a good idea to store water in the car “in case of emergency,” but is it actually safe to drink water that has been sitting in a hot car? Besides the unpleasantness of drinking hot water, there may be other reasons to think twice before diving into a bottle of water that has been in a hot car....

Some mornings get so busy that finishing your morning coffee plummets to the bottom of your to-do list. By the time you remember those last few sips waiting in your mug, the inevitable has happened and your coffee is ice-cold.A cold cup of coffee just isn’t the same, and most of us would zap it in the microwave without a second thought. This never-ending cycle of reheating your forgotten coffee might raise a question, though....

Close Photo:Diana Chistruga Diana Chistruga We’ve all been in this situation: You’ve just finished baking somechocolate chip cookiesand after you’ve eaten one (OK, three), you need to store them. But do they go in a cookie jar on the counter or do they have to be refrigerated? And what about other baked goods like anapple pieorlemon barsor thatloaf of bread? No matter the baked good, keep reading to find out if it’s safe to leave them out at room temperature or if they need to be stored elsewhere....

We’ve all been in this situation: You attempt to spread butter on a piece of bread, but the butter is too cold. As a result, your knife tears the bread and you’re left with clumps of butter instead of an even spread. In this case, and many others, softened butter that’s been stored at room temperature would be helpful. But before you move that stick from the fridge, can you keep butter on the counter?...

Close Photo: Getty Images Egg storage can be a bit confusing. On the one hand, eggs are sold in the refrigerated section and packaging indicates that they should be stored in the fridge at home. On the other hand, many recipes call for letting eggs come to room temperature before using. Plus, if you travel abroad, you will often find eggs sold at room temperature and sitting out on counters in homes....

Close Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Whether you use them to store leftovers, freeze portions ofbrothor simplify meal prep, plastic bags are one of the kitchen’s most versatile products. But there is no denying the serious issues of overusing and improperly disposing of plastics. More Americans than ever believe plastic pollution is a serious problem, and while there are a number of good-quality plastic-freestorage options, many of us rely on our zip-top plastic bags as an affordable, readily available option in the kitchen....

Close Photo: Getty Images Cucumbers can be delicious and crunchy at their peak. But if you’ve ever pulled a cuke out of your fridge in preparation for a tangy and refreshingvinegary saladonly to be met with a slimy texture, it could turn you off fromthe healthy veggiealtogether. So, what causes the repellent slime? And can you prevent it with proper storage? Glean more ahead. Why Are My Cucumbers Slimy? The light-white or clear coating of slime you may find on your cucumbers is a sign that the rotting process has begun, and it’s just matter of time before they totally spoil....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDo Multivitamins Expire?Is If Safe to Take Expired Ones?Are There Side Effects of Taking Expired Multivitamins?How Should You Dispose of Expired Multivitamins?What’s the Best Way to Store Multivitamin Supplements?The Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Do Multivitamins Expire? Is If Safe to Take Expired Ones? Are There Side Effects of Taking Expired Multivitamins? How Should You Dispose of Expired Multivitamins?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDo They Expire?Are They Safe?Potential RisksHow to Know If It’s BadStorage Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Do They Expire? Are They Safe? Potential Risks How to Know If It’s Bad Storage Tips Are you guilty of digging into your pantry only to find a dusty old tub ofprotein powderthat seems to have been there for years? We’ve all been there. But the question is, can you still put that protein powder to good use, or is it destined for the trash?...

ClosePhoto: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesFrom reality show personality to shapewear entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian is one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture. So when the star released her own energy drink in collaboration withAlani Nuthis week, it was no surprise that the drinks sold out the second they went live on the company’s website (if you’re on the hunt, they’re still available in select stores nationwide).The new drink, fittingly calledKimade, is a twist on pink lemonade, featuring a blend of lemons and strawberries in each can....