The US chicken industry has experienced an unprecedented run of historic profitability since 2012 and responded by significantly increasing production and processing capacity. Six new poultry processing plants are expected to be operating by 2020, while production and supplies of competing animal proteins are also expanding. According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, profitability […]
Fried chicken, french fries, and chicken-fried steak is surely delicious, but treating yourself to such fried foods regularly could be deadly, a new study warns. Women who eat more than 1 serving a week of fried chicken or fried fish have an increased risk of heart disease and death, researchers report. “Overall, we found that […]
There are lots of foods we should never eat past their expiration dates or risk getting very sick. Here are 11 to for sure throw out if past their expiration dates, as follows: 1. Ground beef. Look for the expiration date on the package and pay close attention because once you are past that date the […]
The notion of dining at Michelin-Starred restaurants evokes visions fine food and $$$$$, but there are some spots that will not break your bank. So, if you are in Southeast Asia, and looking to try the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, you will need a plane ticket to Singapore and standing in lengthy queues. […]
New Orleans has many original delicious dishes that make it the envy of the culinary world. Chef’s there turn out specialty dishes like no other, and a trip here is as much about eating as it is touring and/or partying. So while you are in The Big Easy do not miss out on these classic […]
Lots of people rely on Grandma’s chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the broth brings relief. Here a dietitian explains its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear nasal congestion and ease cold symptoms,” said Sandy Allonen, a clinical dietitian at […]
Beat Colds and Flu Naturally The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed that last year’s flu season was a record breaker, killing 80,000 Americans. It was a particularly nasty flu, a strain that tends to put more people in hospital and cause more deaths, particularly among the most vulnerable population: young […]
More Ribs on Grills this Memorial Day as Meat Output Expands Much of the US pork supply is being exported Alongside their traditional burgers and hot dogs, Americans will be grilling a lot of pork ribs on Memorial Day, when more meat is barbecued than at any other time of year. A lot of pork […]
Got the Flu? Eat Real Food This year’s flu season is the worst in about 10 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD). Every US state, sans Hawaii, is experiencing widespread influenza outbreaks and one in 15 doctor visits last week were for flu symptoms. Hospitals, medical […]
Its Flu Season, Feel Sick, Take Care, Stay Home It is inevitable that during the Winter months that colds spread through offices like wildfires. It does not have to be that way. Dr. Kelly Powers says that although Winter viruses are common, there are ways you can lesson your chances of catching a cold or […]
US, China Cooperation to Extend Trade $V, $MA The United States and China will expand trade in beef and chicken and increase access for financial firms, as part of a plan to reduce the massive US trade deficit with Beijing, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday. The deals are the 1st tangible results of […]
Large Meat Producers Pressured to Reduce Water Pollution Forty-five large investors collectively managing $1.2-T in assets are pressing some of the nation’s largest meat producers to set policies for reducing water pollution in their feeding, slaughtering and processing operations. The investors, who are members of sustainability nonprofit advocate Ceres and the Interfaith Center on Corporate […]
Veganism has No Historical Support for its Health Claims I do not believe there is an argument with anyone who decides to be a vegan for philosophical, spiritual or ethical reasons, I do believe it’s important to consider and address the risks if considering veganism for its purported health benefits alone. Over 7-M Americans follow […]
Here are Some Tips for Safer Grilling this Summer We do not have control over the way food is grilled at restaurants or at friend’s backyard BBQ. But, we can make changes at home to reduce the potential for ingesting high levels of HCAs, PAHs or AGEs, all of which are known carcinogenic chemicals resulting […]