Are you wondering whether you can eat meat that has passed its use-by date? The answer depends on the type of food and where you live. In some countries, you can eat meat that is past its expiry date, but in other places, you should throw it away.Use-by dates are designed to give consumers information…
Soda has become a part of our everyday lives. From the moment we wake up until the time we go to bed, we consume at least two liters of carbonated beverages every day. This habit is bad for us because it increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.Soda consumption is…
Most of us don’t realize that yeast is essential to our health. In fact, it’s found in bread, beer, wine, and other foods. What exactly does yeast do? And how much should you eat?Yeast is a single-celled fungus that feeds on sugars and starches. It converts them into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This fermentation process…
Garlic has long been touted as a powerful natural remedy for health conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer. But did you know that garlic also contains a compound called allicin? How much does it take to get the full benefits?Garlic is a member of the onion family and is native to Asia. The bulbous…
Have you ever swallowed a coin or other metal object? If yes, then you probably know what happens when you do. The metal gets stuck in your stomach and causes severe pain.Metal coins are usually made from copper, nickel, zinc, aluminum, silver, and gold. They are commonly used in vending machines, parking meters, and toll…
Avocados are delicious, nutritious fruits that are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. They also happen to be very good for us. Unfortunately, they don’t always come easily off the tree or out of the package. If you want to enjoy avocados at their best, you’re going to need some tools.Peeling an avocado is not…
Baking cakes is fun, but sometimes it can get tricky. If you don’t have an oven, or even if you do, you might want to try baking a cake without using one.Baking cakes is a great way to explain off your culinary skills. And who wouldn’t love a delicious homemade cake? But if you don’t…
Prawns are delicious, but they also contain high levels of sodium. Can you really eat them two days after their use-by date?Prawns are often sold with a use-by date. This means that once the expiry date has passed, the prawns should no longer be eaten. If you don’t read the label carefully, you might be…
Chocolate is delicious, but sometimes it can be tricky to get it to melt properly. There are two methods that I’ve found to be effective. Which method should you try?Chocolate melts at around 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit. If you want to melt chocolate without burning it, you’ll need to heat it slowly…
