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COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers
Covid-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers We all know panic buying has caused stores to sell out of certain staples, such as toilet paper, during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But what food items are now most in demand? According to Nielsen, compared to a year ago, these food items have seen the biggest increases in sales amid the outbreak: Oat milk, up 476.7 percent Dried beans, up 230.5 percent Canned meat, up 187.8 percent Popcorn, up 47.7 percent Eggs, up 44 percent Canned meat, including SPAM, and dried beans are favorites because they can last for months. Nutritionists recommend keeping your freezer and pantry…
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Dear Doctor, My child’s school is closed, and I’m stuck working from home. I want to stock up on some essentials so I can avoid the stores in the coming weeks, but also don’t want to get stuck eating processed junk. What should my shopping list look like? Sincerely, "Holed Up and Hungry" Dear Hungry, With many people stuck at home for the foreseeable future—whether they’re in mandated or voluntary quarantine or just practicing social distancing—it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to only eating nonperishable and frozen foods. In fact, in high-stress times, I actually recommend making…
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says
Holiday Season Heightens Importance Of Safe Food Handling, USDA Says The USDA has issued a food safety reminder to all of those planning to cook or transport large amounts of food for upcoming holiday gatherings this season. Here are some of its takeaways: When it comes to doneness, don’t just chance it; use a food thermometer to determine the internal temperature of whatever meat you’re cooking. Here’s where they should fall: Ground beef: 160 degrees F Duck: 165 degrees F Veal: 145 degrees F Turkey: 165 degrees F Pork: 145 degrees F Steak: 145 degrees F Goose: 165 degrees F Beef, pork, lamb, and veal should also rest for three full minutes before being ca…