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Navigating summer cookouts can be hard if you don’t eat meat, but you don’t have to be stuck munching on celery from the veggie platter. Jackfruit’s meaty texture looks and tastes like the real thing.

Preserve this summer staple to enjoy as an occasional snack.

Of 295 people who reported taste and smell loss, researchers found that almost 87 percent had abnormal smell function and only 9.5 percent had abnormal taste function.

Roasted chickpeas are a delicious low-fat snack when you’re in the mood for something salty. Transform canned chickpeas into a crispy, savory snack that’s perfect on its own or sprinkled over a salad.

This version of macaroni and cheese tastes just as decadent as the regular kind, but only has a fraction of the calories.

Give your salad a fresh twist with antioxidant-rich kale and a citrus-infused dressing.

Turn leftover sweet potatoes into a hearty soup.

The Secret Behind Chicken Soup's Medical Magic By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief.But one dietitian can explain 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. "It's all about the ingredients."When you have a cold, it's also important to stay hydrated, she added."A clear broth

Fresh corn shines in this brightly flavored salad. For a mess-free way to cut kernels from the cob, try standing each shucked cob in the center of a bundt pan. The pan will collect the kernels as they fall, ready to team with a sweet-spicy lime dressing.

Out of 61 food samples tested, 48 had some glyphosate in them. The most heavily contaminated were made with conventionally grown — as opposed to organically grown — oats.

Strong opinions come from both sides of the debate. While nondairy milk sales increased by 61% from 2012 to 2017, overall sales of dairy milk fell 15% in the same period, according to industry statistics.

Americans Want Lab-Created Meat Labeled By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans believe lab-grown meat should be labeled as different from conventional meat, a new survey finds.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting last week on the safety of such products, also called synthetic or cultured meat.The results of the national phone survey by Consumer Reports were released the same day.Forty-nine percent of survey respondents said lab-grown meat should be labeled as "meat, but accompanied by an explanation about how it is produced." Another 40 percent said it

People who drank eight or more cups of coffee a day had a 14 percent lower risk of dying over a 10-year study period, compared with those who didn't drink coffee, the researchers found.

The illnesses have been identified as linked to a particularly virulent strain of E. coli O157:H7. Cases have now been reported in five more states, the CDC added, bringing the total number of states involved to 16.

If you drink a moderate amount of coffee now, there’s no good reason to stop. For those who don’t drink coffee, don’t expect your doctor to recommend that you start.

Overall, 22 people have been hospitalized with the E. coli O157:H7 strain, across 11 states. No deaths have occurred, but in three cases patients developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome, the CDC said.

The patients range in age from 12 to 84. Six patients have been hospitalized, including one who developed kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

Beef is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production, the researchers said in a new study.

The study couldn't prove cause-and effect, of course, and coffee didn't seem help the arteries of smokers, the researcher found.

People who like their steak well-done instead of rare might face a slightly increased risk of high blood pressure, a preliminary study suggests.

Certain models of the Instant Pot Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers are being recalled by their distributor because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

As for avoiding fat-laden dips, use yogurt instead of sour cream for that spinach dip. And try making guacamole dip with some pureed peas and chopped tomatoes, or make a tangy salsa.

ALDI and Kroger have recalled a variety of apples due to possible Listeria contamination.

The common spice, found in many Indian dishes, has properties that can help fight cancer and inflammation, researchers say.

About half of those who drink red wine and beer said it makes them feel relaxed and mellow, results from the Global Drug Survey show.