My editor asked why I nixed soy in Wildly Affordable Organic. I cited the influential 2009 article in Men’s Health that made a case for soy being the “most dangerous food for men.” The story cited peer-reviewed papers, which I read to verify my stand, checking for financial interest on the part of the authors. […]
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SARS-CoV-2 enzyme blocked by chocolate, tea, and more
Chemical compounds found in green tea, dark chocolate, and muscadine grapes can bind to and block an enzyme in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This stops the virus cells from replicating, according to a press release from NCSU. Wow! I read the study, and it still sounded like incredibly good news. So I wrote to Dr. Xie to check […]
Coronavirus: Food Safety from an Expert
Food-safety expert Ben Chapman of North Carolina State University (go Wolfpack!) shares his tips for avoiding coronavirus and other foodborne pathogens in this great interview by Rebecca Jennings on Vox. Bottom line: smart behavior may not feel like much, but it’s the best approach. You don’t need to sanitize your Doritos. (Sorry, William Gibson. You’re […]
Coronavirus: How to Plan Menus
“How do I plan menus during the coronavirus pandemic?” asked alert reader Anne M. I’m using a mix of my normal, low-waste methods with a touch of hurricane prep. This post starts with my general rules of thumb, then goes on to menu ideas. 1) Eat whatever would go bad otherwise Don’t waste any food. […]
Coronavirus: separate AND connect
If you aren’t already, it’s time to treat the coronavirus pandemic seriously. Stay away from people you don’t live with, wash your hands, cough into a tissue or your elbow if needed, call a doctor if you have symptoms. Our actions this week, maybe before anyone you know has been diagnosed, will make all the […]
Prepping for Coronavirus
It’s time to prepare to hunker down as Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads. What should you do to prepare? You don’t need to panic, but it makes sense to have enough food on hand to keep your family fed if you get sick or your area is quarantined. Read on for a shopping list and other tips […]
