Turkey? Check. Fixin’s? Check. Centerpiece? Check.

Salmonella? Let’s keep that one off the menu.

On Thanksgiving, being the perfect host or hostess is not just about a beautiful table or delicious food. Above all, it’s about keeping your family and friends food safe, because you don’t want to be remembered as the one who sent their guests to the hospital during the holidays – or even worse.

Food-borne illnesses are a growing problem in the United States, with 1 in 6 Americans becoming sick from them every year. Out of those128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Stories of E. coli in spinach, salmonella in peanut butter and contaminated cantaloupe are enough to make anyone shudder.

The Savvy 7 are:

1) Shop with your eyes wide open. This means reading labels, becoming knowledgeable about product ingredients and knowing how meats and dairy products should be stored to avoid them going bad. Another thing to look out for:...

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 3-1/2 cups water, divided
• 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 can (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Can I be honest? These are my absolute favorite fudge bars ever. If that sounds egocentric, I'm sorry (#notsorry). Just try them, you'll see what I mean. The tahini/fudge combo is, well, very enticing!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• cup raw coconut oil, room temperature
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS:

1) In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini and coconut oil until smooth. Add the maple syrup, salt, and vanilla and stir until creamy. Divide the mixture evenly between two small bowls. Whisk the cocoa powder into one bowl.
2) Pour the batter without cocoa powder into an 8-inch baking dish. Dollop the cocoa powder portion on top and use a toothpick or the back of a spoon to swirl the two together and create marble effect (do not stir until combined-the swirls should be distinct). Refrigerate in a sealed container for at least...

Creamy, crunchy and nutrient-packed, this mac and cheese tastes like an indulgence but it’s clean and absolutely addictive! Make it today and watch your family go crazy for it.

Plant-based/Gluten-Free/Allergen-friendly

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets, washed with eatCleaner
• 2 tbsp avocado or extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened oat milk or almond milk
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp ground turmeric 
• 1 cup unsalted raw cashews, soaked for at least an hour
• 1/2 tsp pepper 
• pinch paprika 
• 1 lb gluten-free or high protein macaroni elbow noodles 
• 1/3 cup gluten free pretzels, smashed with a mallet
• 1/2 cup dairy-free Parmesan or shredded mozzarella
• organic Non-stick cooking spray 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.  In a large pot, bring salted water to a full bowl and cook macaroni until al dente (firm to the bite) and steam cauliflower in a steamer...

Removable dental appliances can be a breeding ground for life-threatening bacteria and with millions of people using clear braces, better hygiene is critical.

AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 7, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — With the skyrocketing growth of the clear aligners market, valued and USD 2.6 billion in 2020 and expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.3% from 2021 to 2028, and over 10 million wearers of clear aligners, Grow Green Industries, Inc., is proud to offer their oral health breakthrough: guardClean™ Mouthguard, Aligner and Retainer Cleaning Spray as an important step when it comes to clear aligner and removable dental appliance hygiene.

Now more than ever, oral hygiene is critical to overall health, and according to a study published by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), dental appliances can be a breeding ground for life-threatening bacteria, yeast, and mold.

When Grow Green CEO and Founder, Mareya Ibrahim,...

Classic and comforting, nothing is better than homemade chicken soup. It can be made in about an hour, even less if you use leftover roasted shredded chicken and precooked pasta. To make this gluten-free, use brown rice pasta.

 - Serves 3-4 people

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 2−3 carrots, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher or sea salt and pepper to taste
• 2 quarts (64 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large bone-in chicken breast (or shredded cooked chicken)
• 1 cup whole wheat or brown rice elbow pasta
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Here is how you do it

Filled with protein and fiber, vegetable omelets are a satisfying meal day or night (Serves 2). 

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt (optional)
• Dash black pepper
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1⁄4 cup bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), diced 1⁄4 cup red onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup tomato, diced
• 1 large mushroom, thinly sliced 

Directions

1. Wash any produce with our eatcleaner spray wash or washpowder. Let air dry on a paper towel.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3.  Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil over medium-high heat in a saute or frying pan that has a lid. Add garlic, spinach, peppers, onion, tomato, and mushroom. Saute until veggies are soft, about 3−5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan. Set aside in a bowl.
4. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon coconut oil in the pan. Pour the eggs in the pan evenly. Add in the veggies on top of the egg...

INGREDIENTS

1 pound chicken breasts, poached and cubed
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced cored Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apple
¼ cup cashew pieces, toasted
¼ cup currants

DRESSING
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon each sea salt and ground white pepper, plus more as needed
½ teaspoon ground ginger
12 whole butter lettuce leaves, for serving
1 tablespoon raw hemp hearts (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1) In a large bowl toss together the chicken, celery, apple, cashews, and currants.
2) MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
3) Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
4) Serve scoops of the chicken salad in the butter lettuce leaves and top with a sprinkle of hemp hearts, if desired, for an added omega-3 boost and a nice little pop of texture.