WanaBana Fruit Puree Recalled Nationwide Due to Excessive Lead Levels

WanaBanahas just issued a recall on their pouches of Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree, following an Food & Drug Administration (FDA) investigation forextremely high concentrations of lead. Lead ishighly toxicand consuming the heavy metal can affect people of all ages and health statuses. Short-term exposure to lead can cause symptoms like headache, abdominal pain and vomiting, while longer-term exposure could result in feelings of fatigue, muscle aches, constipation and more. It can be especially dangerous for infants, children and those who are pregnant....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Megan Miller DDS

Want Free Ground Beef for a Year? Here's What You Need to Know

Photo: Getty Images If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably heard about ButcherBox, the popular higher-quality meat subscription service. If you haven’t signed up to become a member—and are curious about it—now might be the time. Why? ButcherBox is offering all new members 2 pounds of 100% grass-fed ground beef for free with every order for a year. The offer is valid until June 18, 2023, for new members in the contiguous U....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Joseph Farrell

Want to Live Longer and Fight Climate Change? Eat More Plants

Close Photo: Jacob Fox The case for plants keeps getting stronger and stronger, as leading health experts and organizations recognize thebenefits of shifting toward a more plant-based way of eating.The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, theAmerican Institute of Cancer Researchand major health care organizations likeKaiser Permanentehave all weighed in, favoring more plant-based eating. And as the impact of climate change becomes increasingly a daily reality, environmental experts also urge that we eat more plants and fewer animal foods in order to use our land and water resources more sustainably....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Jesse Kelly

Want to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease Risk? New Study Says Exercise May Help

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images It’s no secret that there’s a connection between exercise and brain health. Regular exercise has been linked with a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia, and increased memory, attention, focus and cognition (cognition is essentially the ability to think and learn). A study published on January 16, 2024, in theJournal of Alzheimer’s Disease, adds another benefit: increased brain matter. Yes, exercise might make your brain bigger!...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Brandon Wilson

Want to Quit Calorie Counting for Good? This Dietitian Shares Her Easy Tips

While calorie counting isn’t an inherently bad thing, there are some downsides. “I think for most folks who have a healthy relationship with food as is, it can cause a lot of body mistrust and forces us to eat based on external cues versus internal ones,” says Abbey Sharp, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen. “No calorie calculator can accurately determine how many calories a person needs so these are estimations at best, and often do more damage than good....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Laura Jones

Warm Apple Pancake Topping

Close Cook Time:15 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:10Yield:10 servings, 1/4 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:15 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:10Yield:10 servings, 1/4 cup each Cook Time:15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings:10 Servings: 10 Yield:10 servings, 1/4 cup each Yield: 10 servings, 1/4 cup each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupapple cider plus 2 tablespoons, divided¼cuppacked brown sugar3large apples, peeled and thinly sliced2teaspoonscornstarch½teaspoonvanilla extract...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Michael Harris

Warm Beet & Spinach Salad

Cook Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 2 cups each Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, about 2 cups each Yield: 4 servings, about 2 cups each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil 1cupthinly sliced red onion 2plum tomatoes, chopped...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Jennifer Woods

Warm Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Goat Cheese & Pepitas

Close Photo: Ali Redmond Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4cupscubed butternut squash (3/4-inch)½cupthinly sliced onion1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1tablespoonpure maple syrup¼teaspoonkosher salt1 ½cupsthinly sliced stemmed lacinato kale1tablespoonlemon juice⅓cupcrumbled goat cheese¼cuppepitas, toasted¼teaspoonflaky sea salt⅛teaspooncracked black pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Kaitlyn Wilcox

Warm Cabbage Salad with Bacon

Close Photo: Jacob Fox Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3slicesbacon, chopped3tablespoonscider vinegar1teaspoonDijon mustard1teaspoonwhole-grain mustard½teaspoonhoney¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonsgrapeseed or canola oil2medium carrots, sliced½medium red onion, chopped4cupschopped Savoy cabbage (½ medium head) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3slicesbacon, chopped 3tablespoonscider vinegar 1teaspoonDijon mustard 1teaspoonwhole-grain mustard...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Mark Smith

Warm Cabbage-Apple Slaw

Close Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:3 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:3 cups Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:3 cups Yield: 3 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2sliceslower-sodium, less-fat bacon, chopped4cupscoarsely shredded red cabbage1 ⅓cupsthinly sliced apple¼cupchopped onion2tablespoonscider vinegar2tablespoonschopped fresh Italian parsley...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Rachel Stevens

Warm Chicken Salad with Peas & Polenta

Close Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1 (16 to 18 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 8 rounds1poundcooked chicken, shredded or cut into small pieces1poundfrozen peas, thawed½cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt½cuppesto Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Barbara Lyons

Warm Chocolate Pudding

Close Cook Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1largeegg2 ¼cupsnonfat or low-fat milk, divided⅔cupsugar, divided⅛teaspoonsalt⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder2tablespoonscornstarch1teaspoonvanilla extract Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1largeegg 2 ¼cupsnonfat or low-fat milk, divided ⅔cupsugar, divided ⅛teaspoonsalt ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Amber Hooper

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Close Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:55 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:20 minsAdditional Time:55 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time:55 mins Additional Time: 55 mins Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Yield:...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Ryan Johnson