Tips for Selection & Storage

Tips on choosing, preparing, and storing fresh, wholesome food that is safe for your health.

5 tips to add more vegetables to family meals

Adding more vegetables to meals is not difficult if you know how to select, prep, and cook them properly. A few small changes can help the whole family enjoy vegetables more.

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2 Tips to Save Time and Control Oil and Salt in Meals

Even with a busy schedule, you can still maintain healthy meals by prepping food in advance and taking advantage of kitchen appliances to save time.

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Food preparation tips to help retain antioxidants

High temperatures and overcooking can deplete antioxidants in food. Choosing appropriate cooking methods will help preserve nutrients.

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Should boiled eggs be soaked in cold water?

Many people submerge boiled eggs in cold water to make them easier to peel, but worry about the risk of bacterial contamination. Experts say this is a safe practice if clean water is used.

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4 fruits and vegetables that should not be frozen because they easily lose nutrients and turn mushy

Not all fruits and vegetables are suitable for freezer storage. Below are 4 foods you should avoid freezing to maintain their freshness and nutritional value.

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How to store potatoes to prevent sprouting, keep them fresh longer, and ensure health safety

Potatoes sprout very easily if stored improperly. Applying the simple tips below will help keep potatoes fresh longer, reduce sprouting, and ensure safety.

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Tips to reduce the bitterness of bitter melon for crisp, delicious, and easy-to-enjoy dishes

Bitter melon is nutrient-rich, but its bitter taste makes many people hesitate. A few simple preparation and cooking tips will make the dish tastier and easier to eat.

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Soft-Boiled Eggs: Delicious but Beware of Bacterial Infection Risks

Soft-boiled eggs maintain a tender, rich texture but still carry a risk of bacterial contamination, especially for young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.

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What makes honey a rare food that has no expiration date?

Honey has long been considered nature's “immortal food,” capable of lasting thousands of years without spoiling if stored properly.

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Why do chia seeds need to be soaked before eating?

Chia seeds need to be soaked before consumption for easier digestion and better nutrient absorption.

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Eating bitter cucumbers and how to choose toxin-free cucumbers

Cucumber is one of the most popular cooling foods in summer. From crisp, refreshing salads to delicious juices, cucumbers always provide a sense of refresh…

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Oxygen-limiting apple juicing method to preserve polyphenols

The study introduces a vacuum apple juicing method that helps preserve polyphenols; experts also note the sugar content and recommend prioritizing whole fruit.

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The "culprit" behind allergies from the unique ant egg cake?

Ant egg cake is a unique specialty of the northern mountainous region. Although delicious and novel, there have been some cases of allergic reactions when trying this seasonal delicacy.

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Fruit stickers may seem harmless, but they could pose potential health risks

Though seemingly harmless stickers, the adhesive residue left on fruit can become a source of exposure to chemicals and bacteria that many people often overlook.

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Little known: The familiar cassava can contain natural toxins

Cassava is an important source of starch, but its tubers and leaves contain compounds that can release cyanide; this article outlines its characteristics, applications, and processing precautions.

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Why honey "crystallizes" and the truth not everyone knows

The phenomenon of honey 'crystallizing' with fine granules or becoming thick makes many people worry about its quality, but in reality, this is a natural change, not a sign of spoilage…

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"2 dos and 1 don't" to chop onions tear-free

Anyone who has chopped onions knows the stinging sensation that brings tears to your eyes. To minimize this, you can try applying a few handy tips below.

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Where do fruits and vegetables ‘hide’ pharmaceutical residues when irrigated with reclaimed water?

Research from Johns Hopkins University confirms that fruiting and root vegetables tend to "lock" pharmaceutical residues in their leaves when irrigated with recycled water.

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Secrets to preserving the crisp, sweet flavor of sweet corn

Sweet corn ears from the field often lose their original flavor very quickly after being harvested.

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Cutting fruit without browning: Simple tips everyone should know

Many fruits like apples, pears, and bananas turn brown easily after being cut due to oxidation upon exposure to air.

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Keeping eggs fresh for longer without a refrigerator

Chicken eggs are a nutrient-rich, familiar food in daily meals. However, without a refrigerator, many people wonder how to keep eggs fresh for a long time.