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The USDA’s glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms has 20 items from “basted or self-basted” to “young turkey” and includes “natural,” “no hormones” and “organic.” What do they all mean? Here’s some background and perspective on labels in general and one – no antibiotics added – in particular. Other resources are available as well that will help you the next time you’re at the supermarket shopping for meat.

Are you finished with extreme dietary recommendations? I find it somewhat remarkable that after decades of discovering extreme diets that eliminate certain food groups are unhealthy at best and harmful at worst, a new extremist recommendation is unveiled with fanfare. In my new blog, I explain exactly why it’s misguided and call for the return of balance!

If you are in charge of cooking for the holidays, you have the power to guard against illness that affects 76 million people every year. A few simple food safety steps will help protect your family and friends. One of the simplest: cooking to the proper temperature. Here’s a free guide you can download and keep handy in your kitchen.