Popular summer fruit has an edible part most people throw away, USDA says
When most people are done eating the sweet, juicy flesh of a watermelon, they toss the rind. But…
How a Gut Health Scientist and Dietitian Eats 50 Grams of Fiber a Day
Megan Rossi is serious about fiber. The dietitian and gut health scientist based at King’s College London estimates…
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
This is NOW’s 24th round of product policing since it initiated its testing program in 2017 to evaluate…
Milk Cartons and Bottle Gourds Form Sipho Mabona’s Tribute to His Late Father — Colossal
Known for his large origami-style works, Sipho Mabona turns his attention to a deeply personal object in a…
A New Reason to Use the Whole Watermelon: USDA Adds Official Nutrition Profile for Watermelon Rind
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Watermelon’s often-overlooked rind is getting its due. The fruit’s outer layer now has an…
As family struggles to open Chinatown grocery, food scarcity persists
Chinatown has always been a North Star in Jessica Wang’s life. Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley…
Prebiotic sodas may contain less fiber and more sugar
Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health…
Doctor warns that a ‘healthy’ summer fruit doesn’t mesh with medications
Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.…
Cyclospora in Maryland: Cases more than double since last week
The doctor I spoke to here says the biggest risk is dehydration, especially when it comes to the…
How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis
Thousands of people across 34 states are experiencing explosive and prolonged diarrhea due to a food and water-borne…