Nutrition

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2013-05-24 Food Safety Issues - vacuum packaged fully cooked ham:

Hi Rita,    You didn't say how long you have had the ham or if it is still within it's "Best if used by" or "sell by" date.      If they are still within this time frame, chances are that the swelling

2013-05-24 Food Safety Issues - Is it mandatory for food service employees to wear an apron...:

Hi Michael,    I'm not aware of any food code rule that requires aprons to be worn while cooking. While aprons are generally worn while cooking to keep your clothing clean, it is not required by law to

2013-05-22 Food Safety Issues - vacuum packed meat thawed:

Hi Robyn,    If the chicken has been defrosted in the refrigerator and it has only been defrosted 1-2 days it is safe to refreeze.      If it's over 2 days, I suggest you cook the chicken then refreeze

2013-05-19 Nutrition & Dieting - Anti-oxidants:

Hi James,    What is your current diet like? Are you eating a lot of processed foods, sugars, things like that? Could be the reason you feel like crap.  Those types of foods can make you feel heavy, not

2013-05-17 Nutrition & Dieting - additives:

Hi Lee,    That's a good question, and the answer is, "not necessarily".    The way to tell is to read the food label panel where the ingredients are and compare products.  For instance, if you compare