Florida’s outbreak of listeria has so far led to at least one death, 22 hospitalizations and an ice cream recall since January. Humans get sick with listeria infections, or listeriosis, from eating soil-contaminated food, undercooked meat or dairy products that are raw, or unpasteurized. Listeria can cause convulsions, coma, miscarriage and birth defects. And it’s … Read More “Food Expiration Dates Aren’t Based on Science. Here’s What You Can Do Instead” »
A new study found that adding salt to prepared food can lead to premature death. Researchers suggest that you may be consuming more sodium in your diet than you think, and that adding salt to your food could increase your likelihood for premature death. On the other hand, the study shows that adding potassium to … Read More “Adding Salt to Food at Table Can Take Years Off Your Life, Study Shows” »
Adding salt to meals at the table is linked to an earlier death, according to a study of 500,000 middle-aged Britons. Researchers found that always adding salt to food knocks more than two years off life expectancy for men and one-and-a-half years for women. This does not include seasoning during the cooking process. The study … Read More “Adding salt to food at table can cut years off your life, study finds | Health” »
