It may be tempting to gobble up your Thanksgiving feast for a few days, but food safety experts warn you can get seriously ill if you don’t handle leftovers properly. “Leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, but once the meal is over, they need to be stored safely,” Lester Schonberger, an adjunct … Read more
Proceed with caution when eating to your heart’s content at Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, according to Dr. Christine Nwoha, there are four top holiday foods you may want to skip altogether, according to Dr. Christine Nwoha, who warned that certain foods increase the risk of heart failure. The doctor claimed that a higher percentage of … Read more
Don’t be a turkey. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires can become three times more likely than the daily average on Thanksgiving. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries,” said American Red Cross regional disaster officer Jonathan Seibert. Thanksgiving is the most common day for cooking-related fires, agencies … Read more
There’s nothing quite as comforting as tucking into a warm slice of sweet and savory pie. And now that the season of overindulgence is upon us, there are more excuses than ever to overindulge. However, if the guilt of this is making you feel a little disappointed, we have some delicious news for you. “While … Read more
Turkey is not for everyone – and corporate America knows it well. Therefore, grabbing a coffee, fast food, last-second takeout, or a sit-down meal across the country on Thanksgiving won’t be difficult. Although government-run services like the Post Office will be closed and garbage pickup in NYC will be on hold for 24 hours after … Read more
What a bird brain. Everyone wants their Thanksgiving turkey to stand out, but home cooks in one state are flying a little over the nest trying to cook tomorrow’s dinner on a public saltwater beach, officials say. Famous for its salinity levels ranging from two to nine times that of the ocean, Utah’s Great Salt … Read more
Once you’re fried, there’s no going back. We’re talking about turkey, of course, since Thanksgiving is here. However, if you were planning to fry a Butterball bird, you might want to roll. Allegations of abuse have resurfaced against the turkey producer, prompting some eaters to boycott the poultry this season, according to reports. But if … Read more
Even the best-laid diet plans can be derailed by a Thanksgiving feast—and who can say no to their mom’s mashed potatoes or aunt’s pumpkin pie? But just because we’re allowing ourselves to indulge in some of our favorite holiday foods doesn’t mean we’re powerless against the pull of over-indulgence—and in fact, there are a few … Read more
A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. … Read more
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into party mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It is possible to enjoy a pleasant vacation without feeling overwhelmed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start Thanksgiving off with a filling salad. Eating … Read more