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In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Electrolytes?Electrolyte DrinksHow Long Do They Last?Proper Storage In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Electrolytes? Electrolyte Drinks How Long Do They Last? Proper Storage Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Whether you’re an active individual using electrolyte drinks to replenish your losses after a tough workout, or a mom who relies on them when their kids have tummy troubles, it’s likely you’ve tried one of these beverages before....

Having leftovers in your fridge is a timesaver when you have a hectic schedule—you can easily reheat a quick meal and go on with your next activity. Eating leftovers is also a perfect way toreduce food waste. With leftovers piling up in your fridge for days, and knowing that food is perishable, do you wonder how long they are good for? Find out why leftovers go bad in the first place, how to store leftovers, the signs of spoilage and when it is time to part with them....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can Cooked Chicken Sit Out?Is Sauce or Marinade a Preservative?What If I Reheat It?What Happens If I Eat Chicken That’s Been Out a While?How to Store Cooked Chicken In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can Cooked Chicken Sit Out? Is Sauce or Marinade a Preservative? What If I Reheat It? What Happens If I Eat Chicken That’s Been Out a While?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Store Cooked ChickenIf It’s Refrigerated, Is It Safe?What if I Eat Chicken That’s Gone Bad?Using Leftovers In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Store Cooked Chicken If It’s Refrigerated, Is It Safe? What if I Eat Chicken That’s Gone Bad? Using Leftovers Chicken is undoubtedly the star of many home-cooked meals. But when you have leftover chicken—breasts, drumsticks,thighs—do you ask yourself, anxiously, “How long do I have before I have to throw the remainders of this beautiful meal out?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can I Store It?Food Safety TipsHow to Store It In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can I Store It? Food Safety Tips How to Store It FromBaked Beans with Ground BeeftoAmerican Goulash, ground beef—aka hamburger meat—is a versatile, budget-friendly protein to always keep on hand. However, ground beef has a short life in the fridge, so it’s best to have a clear plan to use it up so it doesn’t go to waste....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can I Store Chicken?Signs Chicken Has Gone BadPackaging DatesHow to Choose and Store In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can I Store Chicken? Signs Chicken Has Gone Bad Packaging Dates How to Choose and Store Close Photo: Getty Images You followed your list and went shopping for the week with the best intentions, but your hectic schedule and unforeseen events got the better of you....

For many people, yogurt is a must-buy ingredient during their weekly grocery run—and it’s easy to understand why. The dairy product is creamy, tangy, versatile andpacked with protein. But what happens when you get home from the store and accidentally forget to put the yogurt away? Will you have to throw it out? Luckily, yogurt is safe to eat at room temperature for a limited time. Read on for all the details, and get tips for storing yogurt properly....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can You Freeze It?Freezing TipsPreventing Freezer BurnSafety Tips In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can You Freeze It? Freezing Tips Preventing Freezer Burn Safety Tips Close Are you tempted to stock up whenever you come across a sale at the grocery store? You toss a few more rolls of toilet paper into your cart, or a couple of extra boxes of sandwich bags....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can You Freeze Ground Beef?How to Freeze Ground BeefHow to Label Ground Beef in the Freezer In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can You Freeze Ground Beef? How to Freeze Ground Beef How to Label Ground Beef in the Freezer Close Photo: Getty Images / Qwart Ground beef is a tasty, budget-friendly protein to keep on hand. While ground beef can be stored in the fridge for a few days, the freezer is a great long-term solution....

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesSweet, crisp and juicy bell peppers can be prepared in a variety of ways. They can bestuffed, sautéed,baked,pureed, or simply eaten raw. With so many delicious ways to prepare them, it’s easy to grab a few too many when you’re at the store. To keep all those peppers from shriveling or rotting prematurely, we’ve outlined our best tips on how to store them.How Long Do Bell Peppers Last in the Fridge?...

ClosePhoto: Helen NormanBrussels sprouts are a powerhouse in the kitchen. Whether they’reshaved rawand tossed up in a salad orroasted and topped with Parmesanfor an easy side, Brussels sprouts add delicious flavor to any dish. The next time you pick up some sprouts, you may ask yourself, “How long do Brussels sprouts last?” Keep reading to find the answers to all your sprout-related questions, including how to store Brussels sprouts and how to know when they go bad, so you can feel confident when cooking with this tasty cruciferous vegetable....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Do They Last?4 Warning SignsWhat If They’re Bruised?Choose the FreshestHow to Store In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Do They Last? 4 Warning Signs What If They’re Bruised? Choose the Freshest How to Store While many rotten potatoes are easy to recognize (they’ll be a dark, moldy, mushy, smelly mess), sometimes you may not know if a potato is still usable without peeling off the skin first....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Store Fresh FishHow to Store Cooked FishHow to Freeze Fish In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Store Fresh Fish How to Store Cooked Fish How to Freeze Fish ClosePhoto: getty images / KrasyukFrom cod to halibut and salmon to tuna, there are plenty of fish in the sea. But once those fish are out of the ocean and in your fridge, exactly how long can they stay there before they need to be cooked?...