ROSEMONT, IL – May 21, 2025 – More than 4,700 food safety professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the globe gathered for the 2025 Food Safety Summit, held May 11–15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The event brought together 1,210 in-person attendees and 3,546 virtual participants to explore the … Read more
These breakfast sweet potatoes are such an easy and nutritious morning meal idea, with tons of customization options for toppings! Super healthy breakfast sweet potatoes If you want a wholesome and cozy alternative to cereal or oatmeal, try sweet potatoes for breakfast instead of dinner. Each serving is packed with fiber, calcium, iron, and protein … Read more
PeopleImages/Shutterstock Chain restaurants have been pushing up against brutal headwinds for a while now. Rising labor and commodity costs, tariffs, and just general inflationary pressure have landed many in the industry — even giants like Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Hooters — in the throes of bankruptcy. … Read more
Skip the pie (and the grains!) in this healthier almond flour berry galette. Made with an almond flour and tapioca flour crust and a juicy berry filling this gluten-free galette recipe will be a hit for your next party. This healthy gluten-free galette is low in sugar while also still looking fancy. Read on for … Read more
The Crossroads We’re Facing For decades, risk analysis in the food industry has been fragmented. Food safety, food fraud, and food defense have each been treated as separate silos, with their own risk models such as HACCP, Preventive Controls, TACCP, and VACCP. They have been running in parallel but rarely in harmony. In the end, … Read more
Sunflower seeds are small but mighty powerhouses of nutrition that offer a myriad of health benefits. Packed with essential nutrients, these seeds are a versatile addition to your diet. Whether eaten raw, roasted, or as part of your favorite recipes, sunflower seeds are a delicious way to boost your overall health. Let’s explore why sunflower … Read more
This slow cooker Italian beef calls for pantry-ready ingredients and requires almost zero hands-on time. The recipe notes include directions for cooking in the Instant Pot, as well. One of the longest standing recipes on my website, this delicious beef recipe is loved by many! Gina, a reader, commented: Mel-I’ve made this twice already and … Read more
Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements in the fitness world. Yet, many lifters and fitness enthusiasts in India still wonder: What is creatine? Is it safe? What’s the best creatine monohydrate I can buy in India? In this blog, I’ll demystify this, covering its benefits, side effects, dosage, timing, etc. By … Read more
Make the cake: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of two 9×13-inch pans with parchment paper and coat the parchment paper (yes, this extra buffer helps a lot) and the exposed sides of the pan with nonstick spray. In a mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the 4 egg whites … Read more
These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are super moist, perfectly spiced, and loaded with gooey chocolate. They’re an easy, delicious fall treat! These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the perfect fall treat. They’re incredibly moist, warmly spiced, and studded with melty, gooey chocolate chips. To give you an idea of how much I love them, I’ve already made … Read more