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  • 1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Cheyenne Buckingham

    Simply Recipes / Getty Images A few food recalls were issued this week that might impact your fridge and pantry, so read carefully below. Plus, a big recall on kitchen faucets that potentially contain lead. Here's what you need to know.

  • 1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Cheyenne Buckingham

    Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock On May 29, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that three different kitchen sink faucets sold on Amazon.com are being recalled for potentially posing a threat to children. Tests on the faucets—sold under the brand names VFAUOSIT, KICIMPRO, BASDEHEN—revealed lead levels that “can be particularly harmful to infants and young children,” the CPSC states.

  • 1 week ago | eatingwell.com | Cheyenne Buckingham

    Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what you eat can make or break your day. But what we don't often hear is that staying hydrated also plays a critical role in blood glucose management. That said, many flavorful beverages can contain substantial amounts of sugar. The good news is, there's one often-overlooked drink dietitians say can help you stay hydrated and keep your blood glucose in check. And that's unsweetened coconut water.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cheyenne Buckingham

    Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDNGetty Images. EatingWell design. Key PointsPeople with diabetes are especially prone to dehydration. To complicate matters, dehydration can increase their blood glucose levels. Dietitians recommend unsweetened coconut water. It’s free of added sugars and electrolyte-rich. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what you eat can make or break your day.

  • 1 week ago | eatingwell.com | Cheyenne Buckingham

    Your gut and brain are connected, so it's no wonder you feel like you're in a bad mood when your tummy's upset. It's pretty simple: Fueling your gut with foods that make it happy can help support digestion and your overall physical and mental health. "The gut is home to trillions of microbes that influence digestion, immune function, inflammation and mood," says Andrew Boxer, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey.